Overall score
Bertram
39.0/100
Orelia
34.2/100
Bertram for value and schools; Orelia for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bertram
39.0/100
Orelia
34.2/100
Crime rate
Bertram
59.7 / 1k
Orelia
59.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bertram
65
Orelia
70
Population
Bertram
6,196
Orelia
4,535
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bertram | Orelia |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.0/100 | 34.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.0/100 | 47.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.7 / 1k | 59.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 43 |
| Walkability | 57.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 65 | 70 |
| Green cover | 11.3% | 23.8% |
| Population | 6,196 | 4,535 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 1/10 |
Put side by side, Bertram is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Orelia is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Bertram tends to lead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and walkability, while Orelia stands out for schools and education options, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Bertram, while Orelia 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.