Bentley Park
QLD 4869 • Rest of QLD
About Bentley Park
Bentley Park is a growing residential suburb in Cairns' southern corridor, located 9 kilometres from the city centre within the Cairns Regional Council. With a population of 8,360, it's one of the region's newer suburbs, developed primarily from the 2000s onward on former farmland. The suburb offers affordable family housing with a tropical North Queensland lifestyle.
Life in Bentley Park is centred on young families enjoying spacious modern homes at accessible prices. Local shopping meets daily needs, while the Edmonton Town Centre nearby provides more comprehensive retail. The suburb offers easy access to the Bruce Highway for commuting and weekend trips to the Atherton Tablelands or reef. Bentley Park attracts first-home buyers and families seeking value in a growing community with proximity to Cairns' employment and amenities.
Bentley Park falls under postcode 4869 and is governed by Cairns Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mulgrave electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- 140,150 — Cairns City via Bruce Highway 20-30 min
- 142,150E — Edmonton / Gordonvale 10-15 min
Commute to Cairns CBD
🛣️ Sunbus operates regular services to Cairns City. No rail in Cairns region.
Local shops available but car essential for most activities
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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McLaughlin Road
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77-83 Stokes Street
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Walker Road
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. New Zealand 231
- 2. England 179
- 3. Philippines 142
- 4. Papua New Guinea 104
- 5. Thailand 71
- 6. Japan 48
- 7. India 37
- 8. United States 35
- 9. South Africa 30
- 10. Italy 26
- 11. Germany 22
- 12. Malaysia 20
- 13. Indonesia 19
- 14. Scotland 19
- 15. Canada 18
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)