Parmelia vs Bertram
Bertram scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bertram (991) sits above Parmelia (975).
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Parmelia and Bertram side by side
| Measure | Parmelia | Bertram |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | 30.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 975 | 991 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,184 | 6,196 |
| Median age | 37 | 31 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 754 mm | 754 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.7°C | 30.7°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Bertram edges out on average school ICSEA (991 vs 975). Bertram also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Parmelia vs Bertram: common questions
Does Parmelia or Bertram have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bertram scores 991 vs 975 in Parmelia. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Parmelia or Bertram?
Bertram scores 4/100 on walkability vs 2/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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