Overall score
Bertram
39.0/100
Wandi
37.0/100
Bertram for retirees; Wandi for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bertram
39.0/100
Wandi
37.0/100
Crime rate
Bertram
59.7 / 1k
Wandi
59.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bertram
65
Wandi
42
Population
Bertram
6,196
Wandi
4,324
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 | Wandi |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.0/100 | 37.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.0/100 | 55.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.7 / 1k | 59.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 16 |
| Walkability | 57.5/100 | 24.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 65 | 42 |
| Green cover | 11.3% | 6.2% |
| Population | 6,196 | 4,324 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 9/10 |
Bertram is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Wandi is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
Bertram pulls ahead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Wandi is the better pick for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose Bertram if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Wandi for retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.