Median house price
$1.65M
+1.8% change
VIC · Glen Eira Council
Bentleigh, 3204
Est. population · Jun 2025
19,611
Growth (1 yr)
+0.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+6.0%
Median age
39
Median income
$2,263/wk
Employment rate
65.4%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$1,650,000
Languages at home
31.6%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Greek, Russian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Education hub
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
- Cycling
Suburb profile
Bentleigh is a well-connected established suburb in Glen Eira Council with everyday amenities close at hand. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with family life visible on every street. The suburb has a clear multicultural mix alongside longer-term local households.
Families have many nearby school and early-learning options to choose from. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Daily life works well on foot, with buses and trains also serving the suburb.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period.
Among similar metro suburbs, the suburb earns a good desirability read, with community and employment, plus growth momentum the standout strengths.
At a glance
Bentleigh snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$700/wk
Population (ERP)
19,611
+0.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
8.0%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#65
among Metro Melbourne · Established
Safety
42nd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
63rd
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
91st
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 66.9/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 13% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 409th in Australia
- State rank
- 162nd in VIC
- Peer rank
- #65 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #119 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025)
- $700
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $1,650,000
- Median price change
- +1.8%
Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025; Sep 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
19,611(June 2025)
+0.8% annual · +6.0% over 5 years · 63th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.8%
- 5-year growth
- +6.0%
- Change in 1 year
- +159
- Change in 5 years
- +1,104
- Growth rank in VIC
- 63th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~21,100), extrapolated at +1.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 17,921
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $2,263
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 583 of 7,301
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,500
- Employment rate
- 65.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 4,016 / 1,338 / 1,315 (+ 37 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 873
- Against the person
- 126
- Against property
- 615
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 44.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 142 residents
- State safety percentile
- 42.3th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -12.1%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage72
- B41 Motor Vehicle Theft79
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle169
- B43 Steal From A Retail Store71
- B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception56
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 11
- Median school ICSEA (10 schools)
- 1,127
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 91th
School list
- St Paul's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1134 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 341 students · Top SEA quarter 55% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
- Our Lady of the Sacred Heart CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1093 · 82th percentile · LBOTE 13% · 732 students · Top SEA quarter 32% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
- Bentleigh West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1146 · 94th percentile · LBOTE 42% · 788 students · Top SEA quarter 59% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Avenues EducationSpecial · Government · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1120 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 32% · 393 students · Top SEA quarter 47% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Mckinnon Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1118 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 60% · 3,052 students · Top SEA quarter 46% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Brighton Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1106 · 86th percentile · LBOTE 41% · 873 students · Top SEA quarter 44% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Ormond Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1158 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 52% · 318 students · Top SEA quarter 62% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- Valkstone Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1156 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 73% · 668 students · Top SEA quarter 62% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
- Bentleigh Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1082 · 79th percentile · LBOTE 34% · 936 students · Top SEA quarter 34% · 2.0 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Bentleigh Childcare & kindergartenBrewer Roadkindergarten
- Bentleigh Pre-Schoolkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
72 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bentleigh Station
- Bentleigh Station
- Patterson Station
- Patterson Station
- Patterson Station
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
217 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
9 restaurants · 4 cafes · 1 pubs · 4 supermarkets · 2 pharmacies · 3 fast food · 5 bakeries · 1 libraries
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Good local dining options — 22 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 9 parks mapped in suburb, 7 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 72 public transport stops
- Good everyday shopping nearby — 8 shops and services
- Strong local sport and recreation — 11 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.22
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 1.23
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.5
Food & drink(22)
- Artisanal BakehouseBakery
Centre Road
- Dana PatisserieBakery
Centre Road
- JMF BakeryBakery
84 Patterson Road
- LonghurstsBakery
478 Centre Road, Bentleigh
- Molly Dene BakehouseBakery
169 Centre Road, Bentleigh
- Caffe CremaCafe
45 Patterson Road
- Double PourCafe
83 Tucker Road
- Little ZCafe
73 Patterson Road
- Tax Agent EspressoCafe
63 Patterson Road
- Hungry Jack'sFast food
903 Nepean Highway
- Speedy Wok NoodleFast food
459 South Road
- SubwayFast food
476 Centre Road, Bentleigh
- Bentleigh RSLPub
- Double HappinessRestaurant
69 Patterson Road
- Maharani Indian RestaurantRestaurant
65 Patterson Road
- Nando'sRestaurant
435 Centre Road, Bentleigh
- Pizza on PattersonRestaurant
55 Patterson Road
- Pure KebabsRestaurant
472 Centre Road, Bentleigh
- Sushi FactoryRestaurant
369 Centre Road
- SushimonRestaurant
337 Centre Road
- Swaad India's ZestRestaurant
Unit 9 271-275 Centre Road
- Wong's Noodle BarRestaurant
400 Centre Road
Shopping(10)
- Cut Fresh BentleighButcher
284-292 Centre Road
- IGAConvenience store
86-88 Patterson Road
- Bentleigh Produce StoreGreengrocer
Unit 7 284 Centre Road
- Patterson's OrganicGreengrocer
37 Patterson Road
- AldiSupermarket
Unit 2 29 Centre Road
- Bentleigh SupermarketSupermarket
- ColesSupermarket
4-6 Bent Street
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(8)
- 15th Brighton Scout HallCommunity centre
- Bentleigh Senior Citizens CentreCommunity centre
2 Arthur Street, Bentleigh
- Bentleigh Childcare & kindergartenKindergarten
20 - 24 Brewer Road
- Bentleigh Pre-SchoolKindergarten
- Bentleigh LibraryLibrary
161 Jasper Road
- Bentleigh West Primary SchoolSchool
23 Brewer Road
- Our Lady of the Sacred Heart CollegeSchool
111 Jasper Road
- St Paul's Primary SchoolSchool
122 Jasper Road
Health & services(4)
- Jasper MedicalClinic
449 Centre Road, Bentleigh
- 2020NOWMedical clinic
335 Centre Road
- Bentleigh Corner PharmacyPharmacy
473 Centre Road, Bentleigh
- Priceline PharmacyPharmacy
427-429 Centre Road, Bentleigh
Sport & outdoors(20)
- Bentleigh GardensPark
- Glenn Rigney Memorial ReservePark
- Halley ParkPark
- Hodgson ReservePark
- Leckie Street ReservePark
- North Avenue ParkPark
- Park (2)
- Porter Road ReservePark
15-19 Porter Road, Bentleigh
- Playground (7)
- Sports centre (2)
- Sports field
- Starfish Swim SchoolSwimming pool
10 Clapperton Street, Bentleigh
Transport(38)
30 bus stops · 8 train stations
Other(75)
- Liquor LegendsAlcohol
512 Centre Road
- Pamela Irving Studio + GalleryArt
68 Patterson Road
- ANZBank
413-415 Centre Road, Bentleigh
- Commonwealth BankBank
- NABBank
383 Centre Road, Bentleigh
- WestpacBank
468-470 Centre Road, Bentleigh
- Bbq (4)
- Beauty salon
90 Patterson Road
- Figjam NailsBeauty salon
47 Patterson Road
- Real Beauty SalonBeauty salon
408 Centre Road
- Forty WinksBed
867 Nepean Highway
- Bench (4)
- 99 BikesBicycle
823 Nepean Highway, Bentleigh
- Urban PedalerBicycle
873 Nepean Highway, Bentleigh
- Bicycle Parking (3)
- ParkiteerBicycle Parking
- Benn's BooksBooks
437 Centre Road, Bentleigh
- Astoria Honda BrightonCar
- Audi Centre BrightonCar
869 Nepean Highway
- Brighton Alfa RomeoCar
- Brighton BMWCar
- Brighton JeepCar
- Brighton MazdaCar
855 Nepean Highway
- Brighton Nissan Used CarsCar
- BYDCar
- NissanCar
- Porsche Centre BrightonCar
853 Nepean Highway
- Renault BrightonCar
- VolvoCar
931 Nepean Highway
- ARBCar Parts
793 Nepean Highway
- Audi ServiceCar repair
871 Nepean Highway
- Bentleigh GarageCar repair
187 Jasper Road
- Car wash
- Babe FashionClothes
410 Centre Road
- SwishClothes
474 Centre Road
- Bentleigh Maternal and Child Health CentreCommunity Health Worker
542 Centre Road, Bentleigh
- Fine Gourmet DeliDeli
465 Centre Road, Bentleigh
- Milo's deliDeli
328 center rd
- Drinking water (2)
- Water fountainDrinking water
- Compleat AnglerFishing
- Fresh Fresh FlowersFlorist
165 Centre Road, Bentleigh
- Blow Out HairdressingHairdresser
57 Patterson Road
- HaircoHairdresser
74 Patterson Road
- Zen Zone Health & BeautyMassage
33 Patterson Road
- MediGreen Dispensary and ClinicMedical Supply
496 Centre Road
- Brighton Bikes and BitsMotorcycle
817 Nepean Highway
- World of MusicMusical Instrument
809 Neapean Highway, Bentleigh
- Bentleigh Station ParkingParking
- Coles ParkingParking
- Parking (28)
- Woolworths ParkingParking
- Bentleigh Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
- St John's Anglican Church BentleighPlace of worship
- Temple Society AustraliaPlace of worship
152 Tucker Road
- Australia PostPost office
- Patterson Road Tatts, News and PostPost office
51-53 Patterson Road
- Proposed
- Bentleigh Sunday Market ExelooPublic toilets
- Public Library ExelooPublic toilets
- Public toilets
- Shelter (4)
- Shoes
- Starfish Swim SchoolSwimming Area
10 Clapperton Street
- Para Vida Tattoo BoutiqueTattoo
404 Centre Road
- TelstraTelephone
- Ticket Validator
- Thrifty Gift ShopTobacco
- Bob Jane T-MartsTyres
- Pet waste bagsVending machine
- Vending machine (2)
- GlenEira CouncilWaste Basket
- Waste Basket (3)
- Waste binWaste Basket
- Bayside Women’s HealthYes
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
7 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Bentleigh GardensPark
- Glenn Rigney Memorial ReservePark
- Halley ParkPark
- Hodgson ReservePark
- Leckie Street ReservePark
- North Avenue ParkPark
- Porter Road ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 9
- Parks (OSM)
- 9
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
3 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Bentleigh Uniting Church
- St John's Anglican Church Bentleigh
- Temple Society Australia
152 Tucker Road
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 6
- Nearest hospital
- Holmesglen Private Hospital (1.8 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- 2020NOWCentre RoadDoctor
- Bayside Women’s HealthYes
- Bentleigh Corner PharmacyCentre RoadPharmacy
- Bentleigh Maternal and Child Health CentreCentre RoadCommunity_Health_Worker
- Jasper MedicalCentre RoadClinic
- Priceline PharmacyCentre RoadPharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 394
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 20.1
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 155 mm · ~19 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 186 mm · ~23 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 203 mm · ~25 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 207 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
263 planning-related records
2021· 40 proposals
August 2021
- Construction of a 3 storey apartment building containing up to 10 dwellings and reduction in car parking requirement (1 car park)10 RAILWAY CRESCENT BENTLEIGH 3204NOD issued by a delegate
- 2 lot subdivision5 PLYM STREET BENTLEIGH 3204Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 2 lot subdivision37 WRIGHT STREET BENTLEIGH 3204Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two double storey dwellings on a lot6 LAWSON STREET BENTLEIGH 3204NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of a single storey extension to an existing dwelling on a lot less than 300sqmUNIT13-5 WYUNA COURT BENTLEIGH 3204Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two double storey dwellings on a lot13 ATKINSON STREET BENTLEIGH 3204NOD issued by a delegate
- 2 lot subdivision8 ARDWICK STREET BENTLEIGH 3204Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two (2) dwellings9 GEEL STREET BENTLEIGH 3204Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 2 lot subdivisionUNIT12 BALMORAL AVENUE BENTLEIGH 3204Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 31 lot subdivision on land affected by a Design and Development Overlay27 BENT STREET BENTLEIGH 3204Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a single storey extension, including a new deck, to the existing dwelling within the Special Building Overlay31 ATKINSON STREET BENTLEIGH 3204Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition and alterations and construction of a double storey extension to the existing dwelling on land subject to a Heritage Overlay72 DALEY STREET BENTLEIGH 3204Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition and building alterations and additions to an existing dwelling and construction of a front fence within the Heritage overlay14 ROSE STREET BENTLEIGH 3204NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of a verandah attached to the existing dwelling and located over an existing deck on a lot less then 300 square metres in areaUNIT15 BRAILSFORD ROAD BENTLEIGH 3204Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a verandah on land affected by the Neighbourhood Character Overlay, Schedule 118 THE HIGHWAY BENTLEIGH 3204Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 2 lot subdivision32 MITCHELL STREET BENTLEIGH 3204Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two dwellings on a lot5 MAVHO STREET BENTLEIGH 3204NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of a solar energy system attached to a dwelling on land in the Heritage Overlay39 BREWER ROAD BENTLEIGH 3204Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- Construction of two double storey dwellings on a lot25 SMALL ROAD BENTLEIGH 3204NOD issued by a delegate
- 2 lot subdivision45 DALEY STREET BENTLEIGH 3204Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of the land for motor repairs, buildings and works for the installation of a glass panel door and alteration of an access to a Road Zone, Category 1917 NEPEAN HWY BENTLEIGH 3204Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a double storey dwelling on land affected by the Special Building Overlay45 LONDON STREET BENTLEIGH 3204Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two double storey dwellings on a lot147 PATTERSON ROAD BENTLEIGH 3204Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two single storey dwellings on a lot10 GLENMER STREET BENTLEIGH 3204Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 2 lot subdivision23 SCOTTS STREET BENTLEIGH 3204Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two dwellings on a lot45 STRATHMORE STREET BENTLEIGH 3204Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Carry out works for a use in Section 2 (Place of Assembly) of the Residential Growth Zone538-540 CENTRE ROAD BENTLEIGH 3204Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of an extension to a building in the Commercial 1 Zone, an internally illuminated business identification sign and a waiver of the carparking requirement448 CENTRE ROAD BENTLEIGH 3204Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 2 lot subdivision on land affected by the Special Building Overlay44 DALEY STREET BENTLEIGH 3204Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Demolition of the front fence and construction of a front fence on land affected by the Heritage Overlay and Special Building Overlay20 EDDYS GROVE BENTLEIGH 3204Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two dwellings on a lot56 RAILWAY CRESCENT BENTLEIGH 3204Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 2 lot subdivision122 TUCKER ROAD BENTLEIGH 3204Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Construction of a ground floor extension to the extisting dwelling on a lot affected by the Special Building Overlay29 DALEY STREET BENTLEIGH 3204Withdrawn
- 2 lot subdivision35 FROMER STREET BENTLEIGH 3204Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction and use of the land for a display home and associated car parking on land affected by the Special Building Overlay, alteration of access to a Road Zone, Category 1 and display of signsUNIT160 JASPER ROAD BENTLEIGH 3204Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two (2) double storey attached dwellings21 SOUTH AVENUE BENTLEIGH 3204NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of a dwelling on land affected by the Special Building OverlayUNIT118 CASTLES ROAD BENTLEIGH 3204Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 2 lot subdivision43 WAVELL STREET BENTLEIGH 3204Lapsed
- Construction of a front fence greater than 1.5 metres in height associated with a lot under 300 square metres on land affected by the Special Building OverlayUNIT13 FROMER STREET BENTLEIGH 3204Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Minor works to the existing dwelling and the construction of a dwelling at the rear of the lot194 PATTERSON ROAD BENTLEIGH 3204Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Goldstein
- Member of Parliament
- Tim WILSON (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 126,139
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -0.3 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 54.0%Labor 46.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 1.8 km away).
Coalition 47.0%Labor 53.0%
6.9 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +53.0 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- BentleighLabor 53.0% · Coalition 47.0% TPP (2025)0.3 km away
- Bentleigh WestLabor 54.2% · Coalition 45.8% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
- Bentleigh Central (Goldstein)Labor 49.3% · Coalition 50.7% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- McKinnonLabor 60.0% · Coalition 40.0% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- Bentleigh South (Goldstein)Labor 45.0% · Coalition 55.0% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Glen Eira Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of Victoria.