Bertram
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Bertram, WA 6167.
About Bertram
Welcome to Bertram
Bertram sits in Perth's outer southern corridor, part of the City of Kwinana and roughly 35 kilometres south of the Perth CBD. It's a young, fast-growing residential area that took shape largely in the 2000s and 2010s, giving it a distinctly modern feel compared with some of its older neighbours.
With a median age of 31 and a population of 6,196, Bertram has become a magnet for young families and first-home buyers looking for newer housing at a price point that still feels achievable within reach of the city. It sits alongside Wellard, Casuarina, Parmelia and Orelia, and is a short drive from the established retail and services hub of Kwinana Town Centre.
Housing & architecture
The housing stock in Bertram is overwhelmingly modern, and current listings reflect that uniformity: every home on the market is a standalone house, typically built in the last fifteen to twenty years on suburban-sized blocks. Expect brick-and-tile and rendered facades in the clean-lined, low-maintenance style typical of Perth's newer estates, with double garages and open-plan living the norm rather than the exception.
This newer build profile suits buyers who want a turnkey home without the renovation project, and it also means there's relatively little stock variation - if you're after an older character home or a unit, Bertram isn't the target suburb, but if a low-fuss modern house is the brief, it delivers consistently.
The property market
Bertram's median house price currently sits at $821k, following growth of 16.0% over the recent period - a strong result that points to sustained demand for family housing in Kwinana's growth corridor. Median rent is $690 a week, which, alongside the price growth, suggests the suburb is attracting both owner-occupiers and investors keen on capital growth and rental demand.
With listings made up entirely of houses, buyers have a clear and consistent market to assess, though it also means less competition from apartments or townhouses for those wanting to enter at a lower price point. The suburb's relative affordability compared with inner and middle-ring Perth, combined with double-digit growth, has kept it firmly on the radar for value-conscious buyers.
Getting around
Bertram is well served by Kwinana Freeway access points and arterial roads such as Anketell Road and Rockingham Road, making the drive into Fremantle or the Perth CBD a realistic daily commute, particularly outside peak periods. Wellard train station, on the Armadale line's southern extension, gives Bertram residents rail access into the city, with buses connecting the suburb to the station and to Kwinana Town Centre.
Locally, most day-to-day trips - to school, to the shops, to nearby parks - are easily done by car or bike, as the suburb's newer street layout includes dedicated paths and generally uncongested local roads.
Schools & families
Bertram Primary School anchors the suburb's education offering and is a focal point for many local families, with high school-aged students typically heading to colleges in neighbouring suburbs within the Kwinana district. The suburb's demographic profile, skewed young with a median age of 31, reflects its popularity with families and younger couples starting out, and the area has been shaped accordingly with parks, playgrounds and family-friendly street design.
For families weighing up options, the proximity of Wellard, Casuarina and Parmelia also broadens the pool of nearby schooling and childcare choices without needing to leave the local area.
Shopping & lifestyle
For bigger shopping needs, Kwinana Town Centre is the obvious drawcard, just next door to Bertram and offering a full-scale retail hub with major supermarkets, specialty stores and dining options. Locally, Bertram itself is a quieter residential pocket, with day-to-day convenience shopping typically covered by smaller centres in Wellard and Parmelia.
The lifestyle here leans toward the practical and family-oriented rather than the buzzing café-strip scene found closer to the city - weekends are more likely to involve local parks, junior sport and trips to Kwinana or Rockingham's coastal attractions than inner-city dining.
Market snapshot
Bertram property market
Median sale price
$821k
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$690
per week
Gross rental yield
4.4%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$711k
Median
$821k
Premium
$918k
Days on market
11
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
50
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +18.5% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Bertram, WA 6167.
Population
6,196
residents (2021)
Median age
31
years
Household income
$1,997
median, per week
Median rent
$350
per week
Median mortgage
$1,686
per month
Mortgage / income
19%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Bertram
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Bertram
$866k
6 Ostling Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$850k
56 Cheltenham Loop
Sold ~July 2026
$899k
63 Centennial Avenue
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Bertram suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Bertram?
The median house price in Bertram, WA is $821k for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 16.0%.
How much is rent in Bertram?
The median weekly rent in Bertram is around $690 per week.
Is Bertram a good place to live?
Bertram is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located within the City of Kwinana. Bertram is an established residential suburb in WA, with a population of around 6,196 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Bertram?
Bertram has a population of 6,196 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 31.
What schools are in Bertram?
There is 1 school in or near Bertram, including Bertram Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Bertram?
Properties in Bertram take around 11 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Bertram?
Entry-level properties in Bertram start around $711k, while premium homes reach $918k.
What suburbs are near Bertram?
Suburbs near Bertram include Kwinana Town Centre, Casuarina, Wellard, Orelia and Parmelia.
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