Business networking in Bertram.
Bertram is the southern end of the City of Kwinana, a young, dual-income family suburb on the Kwinana Freeway / Mandurah Line corridor. The Wellard-Bertram statistical area has grown 30.1% since the 2021 Census, making this corridor one of the most active mortgage-belt formations south of the Swan. For BNI Coastal Rockingham, Bertram is the closest Kwinana-LGA suburb to the meeting at around 13 minutes via Mandurah Rd.
What's shaping Bertram right now
The Mortimer Rd upgrade (Johnson Rd through to the freeway) is underway, landscaping, path construction, underground power, road improvements that run directly through Bertram and adjoining Casuarina. Local infrastructure spend at this scale shifts both commuting patterns and small-business catchments for years.
Why Bertram matters to our chapter
Bertram is first-home-buyer territory, high volume of low-deposit / FHOG-eligible buyers means chapter mortgage brokers, conveyancers, building inspectors and pest inspectors transact constantly in this postcode. The notable Aged Care employment percentage also means a pool of professional carers and NDIS service providers who themselves need accounting, HR and small-business advisory, categories the chapter's Business Services power team fills directly.
Chapter members who actively serve Bertram
And the rest of the chapter (every member serves Bertram via the Wednesday meeting):
Ben Jenkin Buyers Agent · Jenkin Property Solutions 
Brooke Hilton Carpentry · Renewscape 
Clarissa Tippett Conveyancing · Boardwalk Conveyancing 
Gary Wilkes Home Inspection · Sure Building Inspections 
Hayley Peak Product Distribution · Peak International Solutions 
Helen Hillam Cleaning Services - Commercial · Electrodry Professional Home Services 
Jeremy Wong Web Developer · Discerning Digital 
Joshua Critch Plumber · Unrivalled Plumbing and Gas 
Luke Howes Graphic Designer · Luke Howes Graphic Design 
Michael Clift Business Coach · Venture Cultivation Coaching 
Paul Stevenson Tiler · Stonehenge Ceramics 
Rachel Pratt Residential Mortgage Broker · Liberty Network Services 
Rebecca Luckens Pest Control · Rockypest 
Renee Gore First Class Accounts · First Class Accounts, Rockingham RP Roza Pearson Cleaning Services - Commercial · Jim’s Cleaning Cooloongup 
Ryan Marriner Commercial Loans · Clearwater Finance 
Samantha Fillingham Travel Agent · Envoyage Rockingham & Mandurah 
Shaun Hogarth Real Estate Agent - Residential · Acton | Belle Property Rockingham & Baldivis 
Tina Hall Learning Centre · Team Leader Toolkit 
Tracey Falkingham Property Management · Rental Management Australia Port Kennedy 
Will Maycock 2 Electrician-Commercial · Power 2 You WA Getting to the chapter meeting from Bertram
13 minute drive via Mortimer Rd → Mandurah Rd → Ennis Ave. The chapter meets every Wednesday from 6:45am to 8:30am on the Rockingham foreshore. Parking near the venue is free before 9am, so most Bertram visitors are on-site before peak traffic builds.
Visiting is free for first-time visitors, and your first hot beverage is on the chapter. Register on Eventbrite to attend.
Common questions from Bertram business owners
Is there a BNI chapter actually in Kwinana?
There has been a Kwinana-area chapter historically (BNI Kwinana Elite, Friday mornings). Its current status is variable, if you'd like a Wednesday-morning chapter that's a confirmed 13-minute drive from Bertram, BNI Coastal Rockingham is your closest option.
What's the typical first-home-buyer referral pipeline that runs through Bertram?
Mortgage broker → conveyancer → building inspector → pest inspector → settlement agent → insurance broker → trades (electrician for safety check, plumber for gas/hot water, painter for cosmetic, retic for the garden). The chapter holds a single trusted member in each of these seats and they all see Bertram clients.
How fast is Bertram actually growing?
The Wellard-Bertram SA2 grew 30.1% between the 2021 Census and the most recent ABS update in 2025, that's well above the Perth metro average and one of the highest residential growth rates in WA over that window.
What other Kwinana-LGA suburbs does the chapter serve?
BNI Coastal Rockingham serves the southern Kwinana suburbs most directly, Bertram, Wellard and Casuarina. Northern Kwinana suburbs (Calista, Medina, Orelia, Parmelia) are closer to the historic BNI Kwinana Elite catchment.