Bentleigh vs McKinnon
The verdict
Bentleigh is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.71M versus $2.00M in McKinnon. McKinnon has a shorter estimated CBD commute (33 vs 36 min). On the separate residential safety score, McKinnon rates higher (85 vs 79/100 in Bentleigh).
Scores
| Bentleigh | McKinnon | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 95 |
| Transport | 98 | 99 |
| Education | 92 | 94 |
| Liveability | 92 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bentleigh | McKinnon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,921 | 6,878 |
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,263 | $2,410 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 61.7% | 65.3% |
| Born in Australia | 60.7% | 58.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.8 |
Growth: Bentleigh Moderate Growth · McKinnon Moderate Growth
Property
| Bentleigh | McKinnon | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.71M | $2.00M |
| Median unit price | $777K | $894K |
| House price YoY | -5.3% | 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 | McKinnon | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 79 | 85 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 435 | 349 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 218 | 204 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 128 | 189 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,001 | 2,719 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bentleigh | McKinnon | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,123 | 1,117 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bentleigh · McKinnon
Transport
| Bentleigh | McKinnon | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 52 | 24 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 36 | 33 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 390 m | 40 m |
Liveability
| Bentleigh | 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 | 4 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 14 | 3 |
| Parks | 9 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.0 km | 4.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.8 km | 12.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.0 km | 4.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.8 km | 3.0 km |
Population & growth
| Bentleigh | McKinnon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 17,921 | 6,878 |
| Estimated 2025 | 19,175 | 7,359 |
| Projected 2041 | 21,778 | 8,358 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.71% | 1.70% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bentleigh or McKinnon?
McKinnon has the higher residential safety score (Bentleigh 79/100 vs McKinnon 85/100).
Which is more affordable, Bentleigh or McKinnon?
Bentleigh is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.71M versus $2.00M.
Which has better schools, Bentleigh or McKinnon?
Bentleigh has a higher average school ICSEA (Bentleigh 1123 vs McKinnon 1117; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bentleigh or McKinnon?
McKinnon has the higher transport score (Bentleigh 98/100 vs McKinnon 99/100).
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