Bentleigh

VIC 3204 • Greater Melbourne

17,921
Population (2021)
$51,480
Median Income
4.71 kmΒ²
Area
31m
Elevation
Foodie SuburbTrain ConnectedVillage CharacterFamily-Friendly

About Bentleigh

Bentleigh is a thriving family suburb of 17,900 in Glen Eira, located 14 kilometres southeast of Melbourne's CBD. The Frankston line serves Bentleigh station, while Centre Road has developed into one of Melbourne's best suburban food strips. The level crossing removal has transformed the precinct, creating improved public spaces and easier movement.

Centre Road Bentleigh offers exceptional dining diversityβ€”Greek, Israeli, Vietnamese, and contemporary Australian alongside specialty grocers and delis. The suburb has a distinct Jewish community character alongside broader diversity. Bentleigh attracts young families and professionals seeking train-connected living with genuine food culture, appreciating the village atmosphere and community in Melbourne's foodie-focused southeastern suburbs.

Bentleigh falls under postcode 3204 and is governed by Glen Eira Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bentleigh (Southern Metropolitan) electorate.

πŸ“ Location

State
Postcode
3204
Urban Area
Glen Eira
LGA
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.92Β°, 145.04Β°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
4.71 kmΒ²
Elevation
31m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Vickery Street Bentleigh 3204 VIC
  • Woolworths
    524 Centre Road Bentleigh 3204 VIC
  • ALDI
    285 - 305 Centre Road, Bentleigh VIC 3204

πŸŽ“ Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$480
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,500
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
39 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
16,153
Census 2021
17,921
10.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$39,104
Income 2021
$51,480
31.6% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 10,882
Born Overseas 6,497

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 1,031
  • 2. India 634
  • 3. England 605
  • 4. New Zealand 298
  • 5. South Africa 253
  • 6. Greece 222
  • 7. Italy 186
  • 8. Malaysia 163
  • 9. Sri Lanka 140
  • 10. Vietnam 133
  • 11. Ireland 118
  • 12. South Korea 108
  • 13. United States 107
  • 14. Poland 100
  • 15. Philippines 94

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 4,747
Australian 4,297
Chinese 1,943
Irish 1,800
Scottish 1,310
Italian 1,126
Greek 1,060
Indian 830
German 575
Polish 426

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

6,057
Both parents born in Australia
8,792
Both parents born overseas
2,472
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
41.9%
Christianity
40.0%
Judaism
6.0%
Hinduism
3.3%
Buddhism
2.2%
Islam
0.7%
Sikhism
0.3%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
899 (5.0%)
5-14 years
2,337 (13.0%)
15-19 years
1,126 (6.3%)
20-24 years
1,083 (6.0%)
25-34 years
2,261 (12.6%)
35-44 years
2,642 (14.7%)
45-54 years
2,760 (15.4%)
55-64 years
2,144 (12.0%)
65-74 years
1,478 (8.2%)
75-84 years
821 (4.6%)
85+ years
374 (2.1%)

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