Bentleigh East at a glance
Median house
$1,550,000
Median unit
$1,105,000
Walk score
26
Car dependent
Population
30.2k
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Bentleigh East.
The postcode for Bentleigh East is 3165 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Bentleigh East is $1,550,000.
Bentleigh East (3165) sits in the Glen Eira region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,550,000, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Bentleigh East has roughly 30,159 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Bentleigh East scores 26/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bentleigh East's population at 30,159, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
30,159
Median age
40
Family households
77%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,550,000 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $1,105,000, roughly 29% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $310,000. Prices sit well above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,550,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $1,105,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$500/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
$1,550,000
$1,105,000
30,159
Median age: 40
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.68% (median rent $500/wk against a $1,550,000 price tag). Units yield 2.35% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (24%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.68%
Based on $1,550,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.35%
Based on $1,105,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202674%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1,052
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
26
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Bentleigh East.
Local schools for Bentleigh East
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Government School Catchment
Coatesville Primary School
Valkstone Primary School
Bentleigh Secondary College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Bentleigh East.
- What is the median house price in Bentleigh East?
- The median house price in Bentleigh East, VIC 3165 is $1,550,000. The median unit price is $1,105,000.
- What is the Bentleigh East postcode?
- Bentleigh East is in the 3165 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Glen Eira region.
- Where is Bentleigh East?
- Bentleigh East is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3165. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Glen Eira region.
- What is the average rent in Bentleigh East?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $500, for units it's $500.
- What schools are in Bentleigh East?
- There are 20 schools serving Bentleigh East on this page, including Coatesville Primary School, St Peter's School, Valkstone Primary School.
- How walkable is Bentleigh East?
- Bentleigh East has a Walk Score of 26 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Bentleigh East?
- Bentleigh East is close to Coatesville, Murrumbeena, Bentleigh, Wishart, Mckinnon.
- What is the population of Bentleigh East?
- The population of Bentleigh East is approximately 30,159 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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