Bentley South at a glance
Walk score
48
Car dependent
Population
13.9k
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about Bentley South.
The postcode for Bentley South is 6102 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
Bentley South (6102) sits in the South Perth region of Western Australia.
Bentley South has roughly 13,949 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Bentley South scores 48/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with workable public transport options. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bentley South's population at 13,949, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
13,949
Median age
32
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$272/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
13,949
Median age: 32
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Getting around
Walkability.
48
90
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bentley South.
Local schools for Bentley South
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Canning College
Millen Primary School
Carson Street School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Bentley South.
- What is the Bentley South postcode?
- Bentley South is in the 6102 postcode, in WA, in the City of South Perth region.
- Where is Bentley South?
- Bentley South is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6102. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of South Perth region.
- What is the average rent in Bentley South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $272.
- What schools are in Bentley South?
- There are 20 schools serving Bentley South on this page, including Canning College, Millen Primary School, Clontarf Aboriginal College.
- How walkable is Bentley South?
- Bentley South has a Walk Score of 48 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 90, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Bentley South?
- Bentley South is close to Bentley, Waterford, Bentley Dc, Karawara, St James.
- What is the population of Bentley South?
- The population of Bentley South is approximately 13,949 (2021 Census). The median age is 32.
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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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