Bentleigh at a glance
Median house
$1,750,000
Median unit
$790,000
Walk score
50
Somewhat walkable
Population
17.9k
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Bentleigh.
The postcode for Bentleigh is 3204 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Bentleigh is $1,750,000.
Bentleigh (3204) sits in the Glen Eira region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,750,000, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Bentleigh has roughly 17,921 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Bentleigh scores 50/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
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 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bentleigh's population at 17,921, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
17,921
Median age
39
Family households
73%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,750,000 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $790,000, roughly 55% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $350,000. 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
$1,750,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $790,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$700/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$480/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
$1,750,000
$790,000
17,921
Median age: 39
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.08% (median rent $700/wk against a $1,750,000 price tag). Units yield 3.16% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (28%), 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 20262.08%
Based on $1,750,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.16%
Based on $790,000 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 202669%
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.
761
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.
50
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bentleigh.
Local schools for Bentleigh
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Bentleigh West Primary School
Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary School
Mckinnon 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.
- What is the median house price in Bentleigh?
- The median house price in Bentleigh, VIC 3204 is $1,750,000. The median unit price is $790,000.
- What is the Bentleigh postcode?
- Bentleigh is in the 3204 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Glen Eira region.
- Where is Bentleigh?
- Bentleigh is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3204. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Glen Eira region.
- What is the average rent in Bentleigh?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $700, for units it's $480.
- What schools are in Bentleigh?
- There are 20 schools serving Bentleigh on this page, including St Paul's School, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College, Bentleigh West Primary School.
- How walkable is Bentleigh?
- Bentleigh has a Walk Score of 50 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Bentleigh?
- Bentleigh is close to Patterson, Mckinnon, Wishart, Brighton East, Hampton East.
- What is the population of Bentleigh?
- The population of Bentleigh is approximately 17,921 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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