Bentleigh East
VIC 3165 · Glen Eira
30,159 (2021) → 31,842 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
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
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1109 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Valkstone Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1153
- Coatesville Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1130
- St Peter's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1116
- East Bentleigh Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1089
- Bentleigh Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1072
- Southern Autistic SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1043
- St Bede's College - Bentleigh East CampusSecondary · Catholic
- McKinnon Secondary College - East CampusSecondary · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Mckinnon Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1117
- Hughesdale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1151
- Mckinnon Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1159
- Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1118
- South Oakleigh Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1038
- St Paul's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1135
- St Catherine's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1096
- St Patrick's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1140
- Oakleigh South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1149
- Southmoor Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1115
- Our Lady of the Sacred Heart CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1094
- Bayside Special Developmental SchoolCombined · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1083
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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 1101 (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.