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Bentleigh East

VIC 3165 · Glen Eira

30,159 (2021) → 31,842 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

85
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

30,159
Population
$1.49M
Median house (2024)
79
Safety score
77
Transport score

Bentleigh East is a moderate growth suburb in Glen Eira, VIC 3165, about 15km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.49M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 8 schools, a transport score of 77/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Bentleigh East has an overall score of 85/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 79/100.

15.1 km
To Melbourne CBD
6.4 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
2.7 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

30,159
Population
40
Median age
2.7
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$2,215
vs NSW median+19.7%
Median taxable income (individual)$66,620/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↑ +12%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 3165 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher57.2%
Born in Australia62.0%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse7,471 / 1,786 / 1,526

Top countries of birth: China (4.8%), India (3.58%), Greece (2.21%), England (2.21%), South Africa (2.07%)

Top languages: Mandarin (6.21%), Greek (6.1%), Russian (3.88%), Italian (1.42%), Cantonese (1.34%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.49M+9.5%
Median house (2024)
$971K-21.5%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

79
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

121
Break & enter dwelling401/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
76
Motor vehicle theft252/100k
48
Domestic assault159/100k
8
Robbery27/100k
46
Non-domestic assault153/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 963 (all categories, latest year)3,193 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

92

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

237
Within 10km8 in suburb
6
Govt (suburb)
2
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1109 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Valkstone Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1156
  • Coatesville Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1136
  • St Peter's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1121
  • East Bentleigh Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1100
  • Bentleigh Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1082
  • Southern Autistic SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1049
  • McKinnon Secondary College - East CampusSecondary · Government
  • St Bede's College - Bentleigh East CampusSecondary · Catholic

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Mckinnon Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1118
  • Hughesdale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1144
  • Mckinnon Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1156
  • Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1120
  • South Oakleigh CollegeSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1052
  • St Paul's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1134
  • St Catherine's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1083
  • St Patrick's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1141
  • Oakleigh South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1163
  • Southmoor Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1121
  • Our Lady of the Sacred Heart CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1093
  • Bayside Special Developmental SchoolCombined · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1090

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

77
145Bus
CBD commute (est.)57 min (bus)
Nearest train stationBentleigh Railway (2.7 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate4.4% · vs VIC avg 4.5% ≈

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
13.2%
Professional, Scientific & Technical
11.3%
Retail Trade
9.9%
Education & Training
9.8%
Construction
9.4%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

25.8°C
Summer max
14.2°C
Winter max
600mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

102 in suburbSupermarkets
3227 in suburbCafes/Rest.
2416 in suburbParks
2613 in suburbPlaygrounds
166137 in suburbPools
228 in suburbGyms
1Dog parks
227 in suburbGPs
132 in suburbPharmacies
2212 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
23765 in suburbSports fields
41 in suburbVets

In this suburb

2Public toilets
9Hairdressers
Air qualityExcellent air quality (86/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachHampton Beach (6.4 km)
Nearest hospitalHolmesglen Private Hospital (2.1 km)
Nearest vet1.6 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (34.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

42

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

22
Gyms
16
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
237
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

5

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

24
Parks
0
Nature reserves
21
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
2
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

4

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
3
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

6

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
2
Clubs RSL/Leagues
3
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.10

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026

Childcare

38

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

9
Long Day Care
5
Preschool / Kinder
6
OSHC
Total services19
Exceeding NQS or above7 of 19 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.63

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

4
Services
2
Aged care homes
119
Residential places
2
Home care providers
Average Star Rating4 of 5 (1 rated home)

Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.

Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings

Places of Worship

15
Christian1 in suburb
1
Hindu0 in suburb
4
Jewish1 in suburb
1
Other0 in suburb
Total within 3km21
In this suburb2

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate1.37%
Projected population 204136,650
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Glen Eira

Murrumbeena$1.89M99transportBentleigh$1.60M98transportMcKinnonData not available99transportCarnegie$1.83M100transportOrmond$1.83M99transportGlen Huntly$1.08M99transport

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Frequently asked questions about Bentleigh East

Is Bentleigh East safe?

Bentleigh East has a residential safety score of 79/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,193 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Bentleigh East?

In Bentleigh East, the .

How far is Bentleigh East from Melbourne CBD?

Bentleigh East is about 15.1 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 57 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Bentleigh East?

Bentleigh East has 8 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1107 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Bentleigh East?

Bentleigh East has a transport score of 77/100 and 145 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.