Bentley, NSW 2480

Ballina Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2480

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Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rent in Bentley

Weekly rent (house)
$620/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$435/wk

Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2480)

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What to know about Bentley

Bentley (2480) sits in the Ballina region of NSW.

Bentley has roughly 225 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

What it’s like to live here

Bentley scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,115 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 independent.

Schools in Bentley

Schools serving Bentley: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Manifold Public School

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Non-government schools

Casino Christian School

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Catchment

© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
0/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
0/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Bentley's population at 225, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population
225
Median age
53
Family households
82%
Lone person
16%
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
8%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Crime and safety

6 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
Sexual offences2 (33.3%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2 (33.3%)
Theft1 (16.7%)
Assault1 (16.7%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
1,115 mm
Hottest month, avg max
30.3°C
Coldest month, avg min
7.0°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Bentley

What is the Bentley postcode?
Bentley is in the 2480 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
Where is Bentley?
Bentley is a suburb in the Ballina Shire Council area, NSW 2480.
What is the average rent in Bentley?
The median weekly rent for houses is $620, for units it's $435.
What schools are in Bentley?
There are 2 schools serving Bentley on this page, including Manifold Public School, Casino Christian School.
How walkable is Bentley?
Bentley has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Bentley?
Bentley is close to Back Creek, North Casino, Bungabbee, Naughtons Gap, Backmede.
What is the population of Bentley?
The population of Bentley is approximately 225 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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