Bentleigh East vs McKinnon
The verdict
Bentleigh East is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.49M versus $2.00M in McKinnon. McKinnon rates higher for transport (99 vs 77). McKinnon is closer to the coast (4.6 km vs 6.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, McKinnon rates higher (85 vs 79/100 in Bentleigh East).
Scores
| Bentleigh East | McKinnon | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 95 |
| Transport | 77 | 99 |
| Education | 87 | 94 |
| 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 | McKinnon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,159 | 6,878 |
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,215 | $2,410 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 57.2% | 65.3% |
| Born in Australia | 62.0% | 58.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.8 |
Growth: Bentleigh East Moderate Growth · McKinnon Moderate Growth
Property
| Bentleigh East | McKinnon | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.49M | $2.00M |
| Median unit price | $971K | $894K |
| House price YoY | 9.5% | Data not available |
| 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 | McKinnon | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 79 | 85 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 401 | 349 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 252 | 204 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 159 | 189 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,193 | 2,719 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bentleigh East | McKinnon | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 8 | 1 |
| Government | 6 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,101 | 1,117 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bentleigh East · McKinnon
Transport
| Bentleigh East | McKinnon | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 77 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 145 | 24 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 57 | 33 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.7 km | 40 m |
Liveability
| Bentleigh East | McKinnon | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 27 | 3 |
| Parks | 16 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 13 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 137 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 11 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.4 km | 4.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.1 km | 12.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.4 km | 4.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.1 km | 3.0 km |
Population & growth
| Bentleigh East | McKinnon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 30,159 | 6,878 |
| Estimated 2025 | 31,842 | 7,359 |
| Projected 2041 | 36,650 | 8,358 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.37% | 1.70% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bentleigh East or McKinnon?
McKinnon has the higher residential safety score (Bentleigh East 79/100 vs McKinnon 85/100).
Which is more affordable, Bentleigh East or McKinnon?
Bentleigh East is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.49M versus $2.00M.
Which has better schools, Bentleigh East or McKinnon?
McKinnon has a higher average school ICSEA (Bentleigh East 1101 vs McKinnon 1117; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bentleigh East or McKinnon?
McKinnon has the higher transport score (Bentleigh East 77/100 vs McKinnon 99/100).
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