Bentleigh
VIC 3204 · Glen Eira
17,921 (2021) → 19,175 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Bentleigh is a moderate growth suburb in Glen Eira, VIC 3204, about 14km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.71M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 98/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Bentleigh has an overall score of 94/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 79/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (5.75%), India (3.54%), England (3.38%), New Zealand (1.66%), South Africa (1.41%)
Top languages: Mandarin (7.4%), Greek (3.77%), Russian (2.95%), Italian (1.52%), Hindi (1.22%)
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 1118 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Bentleigh West Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1146
- St Paul's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1135
- Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1118
- Our Lady of the Sacred Heart CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1094
Nearby (within 10km)
- Avenues EducationSecondary · Government · 1.3km
- Mckinnon Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1117
- Brighton Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1118
- Ormond Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1160
- Valkstone Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1153
- Katandra Berendale Special School (interim name)Combined · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1065
- Yesodei HaTorah College - Brighton CampusCombined · Independent · 2km
- Mckinnon Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1159
- Bentleigh Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1072
- St Finbar's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1139
- Southern Autistic SchoolCombined · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1043
- St Catherine's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1096
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights 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
Is Bentleigh safe?
Bentleigh 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 4,001 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Bentleigh?
In Bentleigh, the .
How far is Bentleigh from Melbourne CBD?
Bentleigh is about 13.8 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 36 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Bentleigh?
Bentleigh has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1123 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Bentleigh?
Bentleigh has a transport score of 98/100 and 52 bus stops.