Bentleigh East vs Murrumbeena
Bentleigh East (median $1,550,000) is roughly 21% cheaper to buy into than Murrumbeena ($1,950,000).
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Bentleigh East and Murrumbeena side by side
| Measure | Bentleigh East | Murrumbeena |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,550,000 | $1,950,000 |
| Median unit | $1,105,000 | $557,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $730/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $570/wk |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 62.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | 36.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1121 | 1129 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 26 | 88 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 30,159 | 9,996 |
| Median age | 40 | 37 |
| 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
Murrumbeena scores higher on walkability (26/100 vs 88/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Murrumbeena (1129) sits above Bentleigh East (1121). Bentleigh East skews owner-occupied (74%), Murrumbeena runs more rental-dense (62% owner).
- For buyers
- Bentleigh East is the lower entry point at $1,550,000 median, 21% 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
- Murrumbeena edges out on average school ICSEA (1129 vs 1121). Bentleigh East also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bentleigh East vs Murrumbeena: common questions
Is Bentleigh East or Murrumbeena cheaper to buy in?
Bentleigh East has the lower median house price at $1,550,000, roughly 21% below Murrumbeena ($1,950,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Bentleigh East or Murrumbeena have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Murrumbeena scores 1129 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 Murrumbeena?
Murrumbeena scores 88/100 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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