Bentleigh East vs Bentleigh
The verdict
Bentleigh East is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.49M versus $1.71M in Bentleigh. Bentleigh rates higher for transport (98 vs 77). Bentleigh is closer to the coast (4.0 km vs 6.4 km).
Scores
| Bentleigh East | Bentleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 94 |
| Transport | 77 | 98 |
| Education | 87 | 92 |
| Liveability | 91 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bentleigh East | Bentleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,159 | 17,921 |
| Median age | 40 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,215 | $2,263 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 57.2% | 61.7% |
| Born in Australia | 62.0% | 60.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.6 |
Growth: Bentleigh East Moderate Growth · Bentleigh Moderate Growth
Property
| Bentleigh East | Bentleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.49M | $1.71M |
| Median unit price | $971K | $777K |
| House price YoY | 9.5% | -5.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bentleigh East | Bentleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 79 | 79 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 401 | 435 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 252 | 218 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 159 | 128 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,193 | 4,001 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bentleigh East | Bentleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 8 | 4 |
| Government | 6 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,101 | 1,123 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bentleigh East · Bentleigh
Transport
| Bentleigh East | Bentleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 77 | 98 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 145 | 52 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 57 | 36 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.7 km | 390 m |
Liveability
| Bentleigh East | Bentleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 27 | 14 |
| Parks | 16 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 13 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 137 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 11 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.4 km | 4.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.1 km | 13.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.4 km | 4.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.1 km | 1.8 km |
Population & growth
| Bentleigh East | Bentleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 30,159 | 17,921 |
| Estimated 2025 | 31,842 | 19,175 |
| Projected 2041 | 36,650 | 21,778 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.37% | 1.71% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bentleigh East or Bentleigh?
Bentleigh East and Bentleigh have similar residential safety scores (79 and 79/100).
Which is more affordable, Bentleigh East or Bentleigh?
Bentleigh East is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.49M versus $1.71M.
Which has better schools, Bentleigh East or Bentleigh?
Bentleigh has a higher average school ICSEA (Bentleigh East 1101 vs Bentleigh 1123; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bentleigh East or Bentleigh?
Bentleigh has the higher transport score (Bentleigh East 77/100 vs Bentleigh 98/100).
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