Bentleigh Property Growth
VIC · 3204 · Inner South-East Melbourne
A middle-ring suburb in Melbourne's inner south-east known for its village shopping strip along Centre Road, period housing stock, and strong family demand tied to nearby school zones.
Overview
Location: City of Glen Eira
A middle-ring suburb in Melbourne's inner south-east known for its village shopping strip along Centre Road, period housing stock, and strong family demand tied to nearby school zones.
Market Snapshot
Median House Price
$1.48m
Median Unit Price
$648k
Avg Days on Market
35 days
Demographics
Estimated Population
16,164
Owner Occupier Rate
73.0%
Renter Rate
27.0%
Transport & Connectivity
Bentleigh has two train stations on the Frankston line, following a level crossing removal upgrade in 2016.
Major Roads
- Centre Road
- Nepean Highway
- North Road
Train Lines
- Bentleigh and Patterson stations, on the Frankston line
Bus Network
SmartBus route 703 (Middle Brighton to Blackburn via Centre Road)
Bentleigh is approximately 13-14km south-east of the Melbourne CBD. Verify current timetables and traffic conditions before relying on any commute estimate.
Education
Bentleigh has a mix of government and Catholic school options.
Primary Schools
- Bentleigh West Primary School
- St Paul's Primary School
Secondary Schools
- Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College (Catholic girls' secondary)
Childcare
A range of long day care, kindergarten and outside school hours care providers operate across Bentleigh. Always verify availability and waitlists directly with providers.
Amenities & Lifestyle
Centre Road is Bentleigh's defining shopping and dining strip — over 250 retailers spanning fresh food, delis, cafes and restaurants. Allnutt Park, Victory Park and Halley Park provide green space, and Bentleigh station hosts a Sunday trash-and-treasure market.
Employment
Bentleigh is predominantly residential, with local employment concentrated in retail and hospitality along Centre Road.
Commercial Centres
- Centre Road
Infrastructure
The Bentleigh level crossing removal (completed 2016) significantly upgraded the station precinct and surrounding public space. No further projects beyond those noted above are currently confirmed for Bentleigh. Check Infrastructure Australia's project pipeline, State Government announcements or City of Glen Eira's website for the latest updates.
Growth Drivers
- Bentleigh level crossing removal — Completed in 2016, this project significantly upgraded the station precinct and surrounding public space.
- Dual-station Frankston line access — Bentleigh and Patterson stations both serve the suburb, supplemented by SmartBus route 703 along Centre Road.
- Centre Road retail strip — Over 250 retailers spanning fresh food, delis, cafes and restaurants sustain a strong local hospitality economy.
- Established parkland — Allnutt Park, Victory Park and Halley Park provide green space across the suburb.
Key Risks
- Bentleigh's established housing stock and strong retail strip mean parts of the suburb carry more foot and vehicle traffic than quieter residential pockets.
- The suburb's popularity has pushed entry prices up over time, which may limit the pool of buyers compared with more affordable nearby areas.
- Like all property markets, Bentleigh is sensitive to broader interest-rate and lending-condition movements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bentleigh's growth drivers include the completed level crossing removal, dual-station Frankston line access, and the well-established Centre Road retail strip, 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 has a mix of government and Catholic school options, including Bentleigh West Primary School and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College.
Bentleigh and Patterson stations both serve the suburb on the Frankston line, approximately 13-14km south-east of the Melbourne CBD, supplemented by SmartBus route 703. Verify current timetables and traffic conditions before relying on any commute estimate.
Centre Road is Bentleigh's defining shopping and dining strip — over 250 retailers spanning fresh food, delis, cafes and restaurants — with Allnutt Park, Victory Park and Halley Park providing green space, and Bentleigh station hosting a Sunday trash-and-treasure market.
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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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