Bentleigh East Property Growth
VIC · 3165 · Inner South-East Melbourne
Adjacent to Bentleigh in Melbourne's inner south-east, this larger suburb offers a broader mix of housing types, from original post-war homes to newer townhouse developments.
Overview
Location: City of Glen Eira
Adjacent to Bentleigh in Melbourne's inner south-east, this larger suburb offers a broader mix of housing types, from original post-war homes to newer townhouse developments.
Market Snapshot
Median House Price
$1.61m
Median Unit Price
$620k
Avg Days on Market
38 days
Demographics
Estimated Population
27,648
Owner Occupier Rate
77.0%
Renter Rate
23.0%
Transport & Connectivity
Bentleigh East has no train station; buses connect to Bentleigh station on the Frankston line and to surrounding centres.
Major Roads
- North Road
- South Road
- Warrigal Road
- East Boundary Road
- Centre Road
Bentleigh East is approximately 14km south-east of the Melbourne CBD, within the City of Glen Eira — the municipality's largest suburb by population. Verify current timetables and traffic conditions before relying on any commute estimate.
Education
Bentleigh East is regarded as a strong school suburb within Glen Eira.
Secondary Schools
- Bentleigh Secondary College; parts of the suburb also fall within the zone for the highly regarded McKinnon Secondary College in neighbouring McKinnon
Childcare
A range of long day care, kindergarten and outside school hours care providers operate across Bentleigh East. Always verify availability and waitlists directly with providers.
Amenities & Lifestyle
Centre Road is the suburb's main commercial artery, with additional local strips on East Boundary Road, Mackie Road and North Road. Bailey Reserve is a major recreation hub, home to the Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre (GESAC, opened 2012). Yarra Yarra Golf Club — one of the eight Melbourne Sandbelt championship courses — is within the suburb.
Employment
Bentleigh East is predominantly residential, with local employment in retail, hospitality and services along Centre Road and the East Village precinct.
Commercial Centres
- Centre Road strip
- East Village precinct
- East Boundary Road shops
Infrastructure
No major infrastructure projects are currently confirmed for Bentleigh East. Check Infrastructure Australia's project pipeline, State Government announcements or City of Glen Eira's website for the latest updates on works that may affect the area.
Growth Drivers
- Strong school reputation — Bentleigh Secondary College and proximity to the highly regarded McKinnon Secondary College catchment support strong family demand.
- Large, established population base — as the City of Glen Eira's largest suburb by population, Bentleigh East has a mature, well-serviced residential community.
- Recreation and sporting facilities — Bailey Reserve, home to the Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre (GESAC, opened 2012), and the Yarra Yarra Golf Club (one of the eight Melbourne Sandbelt championship courses) add significant lifestyle amenity.
- Multiple local commercial strips — Centre Road, East Boundary Road, Mackie Road and the East Village precinct provide a range of retail and dining options.
Key Risks
- Interest rate and lending sensitivity — like all property markets, local prices and buyer activity can be affected by changes in interest rates and lending conditions.
- No train station of its own — Bentleigh East relies on buses to Bentleigh station on the Frankston line, which may be a drawback for transport-dependent buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bentleigh East offers strong schools, established amenity and significant recreational facilities, but every investor's circumstances and goals differ. This is general information, not personalised financial advice — consider speaking with a licensed financial adviser before making investment decisions.
Refer to the Market Snapshot section on this page for current median price data sourced from our live database.
Bentleigh Secondary College serves the suburb directly; parts of the suburb also fall within the zone for the highly regarded McKinnon Secondary College in neighbouring McKinnon.
Bentleigh East has no train station of its own; buses connect to Bentleigh station on the Frankston line. Verify current timetables and travel times before relying on any commute estimate.
Centre Road is the suburb's main commercial artery, alongside Bailey Reserve's Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre and the Yarra Yarra Golf Club.
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Calculate Future ValueSources
- ABSAustralian Bureau of Statistics — Census QuickStats— https://www.abs.gov.au/census
- Local CouncilCity of Glen Eira— https://www.gleneira.vic.gov.au
- Department of Transport VictoriaDepartment of Transport and Planning Victoria— https://www.transport.vic.gov.au
- Victorian Planning AuthorityVictorian Planning Authority— https://vpa.vic.gov.au/
- Infrastructure AustraliaProject Pipeline— https://www.infrastructureaustralia.gov.au
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