Wellard (West) - Bertram vs Rockingham Lakes

Wellard (West) - Bertram is a populated residential area, while Rockingham Lakes is sparsely populated and largely non-residential. There are stark differences in the people who live here; Wellard (West) - Bertram is noticeably younger with a typical age of 31 and a typical weekly household income of $2,068. In contrast, Rockingham Lakes is far older, with a typical resident aged 77 and a typical weekly household income of $450. The two areas also differ in accessibility, as Wellard (West) - Bertram is somewhat walkable, while Rockingham Lakes is car-dependent.

These neighbours share very similar weather, with an average maximum temperature of around 24 degrees. While they are close in climate, their development is very different. Wellard (West) - Bertram has far more homes within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools and groceries. This stands in contrast to Rockingham Lakes, where the typical age of residents has grown much older since 2011, widening a gap that has flipped over the last decade.