Bentley Park vs Mount Peter
The verdict
Bentley Park rates higher for liveability (70 vs 19). Mount Peter rates higher for education (37 vs 30). Bentley Park is closer to the coast (4.5 km vs 7.2 km).
Scores
Bentley ParkMount Peter
| Bentley Park | Mount Peter | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 18 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 30 | 37 |
| Liveability | 70 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bentley Park | Mount Peter | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,360 | 689 |
| Median age | 32 | 30 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,831 | $2,096 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.4% | 31.3% |
| Born in Australia | 76.6% | 72.1% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.9 |
Growth: Bentley Park — · Mount Peter —
Property
| Bentley Park | Mount Peter | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $620 | 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
| Bentley Park | Mount Peter | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 18 | 17 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 2,691 | 2,758 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 658 | 581 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,851 | 11,851 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bentley Park | Mount Peter | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 928 | 982 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bentley Park · Mount Peter
Transport
| Bentley Park | Mount Peter | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1245.5 km | 1239.7 km |
Liveability
| Bentley Park | Mount Peter | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.5°C | 31.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 0 |
| Parks | 29 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.5 km | 7.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1384.1 km | 1378.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.7 km | 16.9 km |
Population & growth
| Bentley Park | Mount Peter | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,360 | 689 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,067 | 789 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.05% | 3.45% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bentley Park or Mount Peter?
Bentley Park has the higher residential safety score (Bentley Park 18/100 vs Mount Peter 17/100).
Which has better schools, Bentley Park or Mount Peter?
Mount Peter has a higher average school ICSEA (Bentley Park 928 vs Mount Peter 982; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bentley Park or Mount Peter?
Bentley Park and Mount Peter have similar transport scores.
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