Bentleigh East vs Mckinnon
Bentleigh East (median $1,550,000) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Mckinnon ($1,850,000).
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Bentleigh East and Mckinnon side by side
| Measure | Bentleigh East | Mckinnon |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,550,000 | $1,850,000 |
| Median unit | $1,105,000 | $870,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | 33.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1121 | 1124 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 26 | 84 |
| Transit score | 0 | 40 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 30,159 | 6,878 |
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 673 mm | 673 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°C | 26.4°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Mckinnon scores higher on walkability (26/100 vs 84/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mckinnon (1124) sits above Bentleigh East (1121).
- For buyers
- Bentleigh East is the lower entry point at $1,550,000 median, 16% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Mckinnon edges out on average school ICSEA (1124 vs 1121).
Bentleigh East vs Mckinnon: common questions
Is Bentleigh East or Mckinnon cheaper to buy in?
Bentleigh East has the lower median house price at $1,550,000, roughly 16% below Mckinnon ($1,850,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Bentleigh East or Mckinnon have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mckinnon scores 1124 vs 1121 in Bentleigh East. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Bentleigh East or Mckinnon?
Mckinnon scores 84/100 on walkability vs 26/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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