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Bertram vs The Spectacles

The verdict

Bertram rates higher for liveability (56 vs 22). The Spectacles is closer to the coast (6.5 km vs 8.0 km).

Scores

BertramThe Spectacles
BertramThe Spectacles
Overall5542
Transport6154
Education4852
Liveability5622

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

BertramThe Spectacles
Population6,1960
Median age31Data not available
Median household income (wk)$1,997Data not available
Bachelor degree or higher29.2%Data not available
Born in Australia60.5%Data not available
Avg household size3.1Data not available

Growth: Bertram High Growth · The Spectacles

Property

BertramThe Spectacles
Median house priceData not availableData not available
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)Data not availableData not available
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Data not available

Safety

BertramThe Spectacles
Residential safety score70
Break & enter dwelling /100k307Data not available
Motor vehicle theft /100k145Data not available
Domestic assault /100k1,017Data not available
Total incidents /100k (all)6,424Data not available

The Spectacles is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.

Total incidents over time

Schools

BertramThe Spectacles
Total schools10
Government10
Independent00
Average ICSEA985Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Bertram · The Spectacles

Transport

BertramThe Spectacles
Transport score6154
Train stations00
Bus stops190
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)110102
Nearest train station (km)1.1 km1.7 km

Liveability

BertramThe Spectacles
Summer max temp30.5°C30.5°C
Winter max temp18.5°C18.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)730730
Supermarkets10
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks130
Playgrounds3Data not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)8.0 km6.5 km
Distance to CBD (km)32.7 km30.1 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)8.7 km10.1 km

Population & growth

BertramThe Spectacles
Population (2021)6,1960
Estimated 20257,704Data not available
Projected 20419,969Data not available
Annual growth rate5.60%Data not available

Common questions

Which has better public transport, Bertram or The Spectacles?

Bertram has the higher transport score (Bertram 61/100 vs The Spectacles 54/100).

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Data sources

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