Bertram, Western Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids BertramPerth, Western Australia |
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Postcode(s) | 6167 | ||||||||||||||
Area | 3 km2 (1.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | City of Kwinana | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Kwinana | ||||||||||||||
Federal Division(s) | Brand | ||||||||||||||
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Bertram is a suburb located in Perth, Western Australia. It is part of the City of Kwinana. The name Bertram comes from a family who were early settlers in the area during the 1920s. Bertram officially became a locality name on December 17, 1998.
Discovering Bertram
Bertram has seen a lot of growth recently. A small shopping centre has opened in the area. The Mandurah railway line now has a station here, called Kwinana Station. This makes it much easier for people to travel. New land is also being developed for homes.
Learning in Bertram
The local public school for kids in Bertram is Bertram Primary School. It first opened its doors in 2007. Back then, it had about 250 students. Bertram Primary School is also an Official Apple Distinguished School. This means it uses technology in cool and innovative ways to help students learn.
Getting Around Bertram
It's easy to get around Bertram and to nearby places using public transport.
Bus Services
Several bus routes serve Bertram.
- Bus route 543 travels from Kwinana Station to Kwinana Bus Station.
- Bus route 544 goes from Kwinana Station to Wellard Station.
Other bus routes also connect to Kwinana Station.
- Bus route 540 connects Kwinana Station to Kwinana Bus Station.
- Bus routes 541 and 542 travel from Kwinana Station to Wellard Station.
Train Services
Bertram has its own train station, Kwinana Station. This station is on the Mandurah Line. The Mandurah Line connects Bertram to Perth and other southern suburbs.