Overall score
Bertram
39.0/100
Calista
32.8/100
Bertram vs Calista, WA Suburb Comparison
Bertram for value and schools; Calista for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BertramCalista
Crime rate
Bertram
59.7 / 1k
Calista
59.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bertram
65
Calista
36
Population
Bertram
6,196
Calista
1,975
Metric leadBertram 8Calista 22 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bertram | Calista |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.0/100 | 32.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.0/100 | 52.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.7 / 1k | 59.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 17 |
| Walkability | 57.5/100 | 25.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 65 | 36 |
| Green cover | 11.3% | 5.8% |
| Population | 6,196 | 1,975 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bertram is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Calista is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Bertram sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Calista is further out with more breathing room.
Bertram pulls ahead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Calista is the better pick for schools and education options.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Bertram, while Calista remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.