Edmonton vs Bentley Park
Edmonton (median $510,000) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Bentley Park ($549,250).
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Edmonton and Bentley Park side by side
| Measure | Edmonton | Bentley Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $510,000 | $549,250 |
| Median unit | $255,000 | $410,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $630/wk | $640/wk |
| Unit rent | $350/wk | $385/wk |
| Owner occupied | 65.0% | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | 32.0% | 34.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 19 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 915 | 932 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 20 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 11,409 | 8,360 |
| Median age | 33 | 32 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 2126 mm | 2126 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.7°C | 31.7°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
Bentley Park scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 20/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bentley Park (932) sits above Edmonton (915).
- For buyers
- Edmonton is the lower entry point at $510,000 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Edmonton offers the higher gross rental yield (6.42% vs 6.06%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Bentley Park edges out on average school ICSEA (932 vs 915).
Edmonton vs Bentley Park: common questions
Is Edmonton or Bentley Park cheaper to buy in?
Edmonton has the lower median house price at $510,000, roughly 7% below Bentley Park ($549,250). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Edmonton or Bentley Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bentley Park scores 932 vs 915 in Edmonton. 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, Edmonton or Bentley Park?
Bentley Park scores 20/100 on walkability vs 16/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Edmonton or Bentley Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 6.42% in Edmonton vs 6.06% in Bentley Park. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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