Bertram vs Karnup
Property investment comparison - Bertram, WA 6167 vs Karnup, WA 6176
Head-to-head across core investment metrics: Bertram wins 2, Karnup wins 1. The better choice depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow, growth, affordability, or liquidity, the table below highlights the winner on each metric.
| Metric | Bertram | Karnup |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $810K | $810K |
| Median unit price | - | $825K |
| Gross rental yield (houses) | 4.43% | - |
| Gross rental yield (units) | 5.15% | 1.94% |
| 1-year house growth | +18.7%estimate | +23.7% |
| 3-year house growth | - | +72.1% |
| Vacancy rate | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Population | 6,196 | 2,096 |
Bertram vs Karnup: what the numbers say
Houses cost about the same in both suburbs: the median house price is $810K in Bertram and $810K in Karnup.
Over the past year house prices moved +18.7% in Bertram (an estimate) and +23.7% in Karnup, so recent momentum favours Karnup, although both suburbs recorded growth.
Rental vacancy is 0.6% in Bertram and 5.2% in Karnup, so landlords in Bertram face less competition for tenants. Anything under 2% is generally read as a tight market where tenants compete for homes.
Bertram is the bigger suburb, with a population of 6,196 against 2,096, roughly 3.0 times the size of Karnup; a larger suburb usually means a deeper pool of buyers and tenants.
In short: Karnup for recent price momentum, Bertram for the tighter rental market. Which matters more depends on whether the investor is buying for cash flow, capital growth or affordability.
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