Bentleigh East vs Murrumbeena
The verdict
Bentleigh East is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.49M versus $1.68M in Murrumbeena. Murrumbeena rates higher for transport (99 vs 77). Bentleigh East is closer to the coast (6.4 km vs 7.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Bentleigh East rates higher (79 vs 68/100 in Murrumbeena).
Scores
| Bentleigh East | Murrumbeena | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 97 |
| Transport | 77 | 99 |
| Education | 87 | 93 |
| Liveability | 91 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bentleigh East | Murrumbeena | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,159 | 9,996 |
| Median age | 40 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,215 | $2,057 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 57.2% | 66.4% |
| Born in Australia | 62.0% | 63.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.4 |
Growth: Bentleigh East Moderate Growth · Murrumbeena Moderate Growth
Property
| Bentleigh East | Murrumbeena | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.49M | $1.68M |
| Median unit price | $971K | $590K |
| House price YoY | 9.5% | 14.8% |
| 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 | Murrumbeena | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 79 | 68 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 401 | 460 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 252 | 380 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 159 | 210 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,193 | 4,452 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bentleigh East | Murrumbeena | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 8 | 2 |
| Government | 6 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,101 | 1,149 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bentleigh East · Murrumbeena
Transport
| Bentleigh East | Murrumbeena | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 77 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 145 | 51 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 57 | 34 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.7 km | 600 m |
Liveability
| Bentleigh East | Murrumbeena | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 14 |
| Parks | 16 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 13 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 137 | 43 |
| Medical GPs | 11 | 6 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.4 km | 7.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.1 km | 13.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.4 km | 7.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.1 km | 4.7 km |
Population & growth
| Bentleigh East | Murrumbeena | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 30,159 | 9,996 |
| Estimated 2025 | 31,842 | 10,692 |
| Projected 2041 | 36,650 | 12,147 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.37% | 1.70% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bentleigh East or Murrumbeena?
Bentleigh East has the higher residential safety score (Bentleigh East 79/100 vs Murrumbeena 68/100).
Which is more affordable, Bentleigh East or Murrumbeena?
Bentleigh East is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.49M versus $1.68M.
Which has better schools, Bentleigh East or Murrumbeena?
Murrumbeena has a higher average school ICSEA (Bentleigh East 1101 vs Murrumbeena 1149; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bentleigh East or Murrumbeena?
Murrumbeena has the higher transport score (Bentleigh East 77/100 vs Murrumbeena 99/100).
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