Bentleigh

VIC 3204 · Bayside

Established Melbourne suburb with great schools, parks & transport.

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Overall Livability
5.8 /10
Fair
$1.69M
Median House
$480/wk
Weekly Rent
17,921
Population
-1.9%
1yr Growth

Postcode — Bentleigh, VIC

3204

The postcode for Bentleigh is 3204. Bentleigh is a suburb in Bayside, VIC, Australia, with a population of 17,921 residents. See all suburbs in postcode 3204

About Bentleigh

Established Melbourne suburb with great schools, parks & transport.

Bentleigh is a well-established suburban favourite in Melbourne, offering excellent schools, local shopping strips, parklands and strong transport links to the CBD. A top choice for families seeking space without sacrificing convenience.

family-friendly schools parks suburban community shopping transport

Great for

  • Lifestyle & Dining
  • Nightlife

Consider if important

  • Affordability
  • Parks & Green Space
Popular with Professionals · Singles · Students · Retirees

Livability

How Bentleigh scores across the categories that matter most.

5.8 /10
Fair overall
Safety
5.5
Schools
6.4
Public Transport
6.7
Lifestyle & Dining
9.0
Affordability
1.4
Community
5.0
Infrastructure
6.0
Parks & Green Space
4.0
Nightlife
10.0

Livability scores are SuburbReviews' own 0–10 estimates derived from a mix of public data and community input — a guide, not an official rating.

Local Facilities

12
parks
15
cafes
20
restaurants
5
bars
5
schools

Property Market

$1.69M
Median House
$820k
Median Unit
$480/wk
Median Rent
-1.9%
1 Year Growth
+21.2%
5 Year Growth

Median sale prices & growth from the Valuer-General Victoria (Victorian Property Sales Report). Medians reflect recorded sales and may lag the current market.

Safety in Bentleigh

5.5/10 · Fair
5.5/10
Safety Score
30 /1k
Crime rate per 1,000 residents
stable
Crime trend

Demographics

Population 17,921
Median Age 39 years
Families 73.7%
Owner Occupiers 69.3%
Renters 28.5%

Best Suited For

Families with Kids
5
Professionals
7
Retirees
6
Singles
7
Students
6

Population, median age, weekly rent, tenure and family figures from the ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2021.

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Schools in Bentleigh

4 nearby

School details (ICSEA, enrolments, sector) from ACARA — School Profile & School Location 2025. ICSEA is a measure of socio-educational advantage; the star rating shown is derived from the ICSEA percentile.

Getting around Bentleigh

6.7/10 transport score
2 train stops 52 bus/coach stops

Lines serving Bentleigh

Train
Frankston
Bus
627 701 703 811 812 823

54 stops in Bentleigh

Train 2
  • Bentleigh Station
  • Patterson Station
Bus 52
  • Bent St/Centre Rd
  • Bentleigh Library/Jasper Rd
  • Bentleigh Library/Jasper Rd
  • Bentleigh Reserve/Jasper Rd
  • Bentleigh Reserve/Jasper Rd
  • Bentleigh Station/Centre Rd
  • Bentleigh Station/Centre Rd
  • Brailsford Rd/Jasper Rd
  • Brewer Rd/Nepean Hwy
  • Campbell St/Centre Rd
  • Centre Rd/Tucker Rd
  • Clapperton St/Centre Rd
  • Fairbank Rd/Jasper Rd
  • Godfrey St/Centre Rd
  • Greek Orthodox Church/Centre Rd
  • Greek Orthodox Church/Centre Rd
  • Halley Park/Jasper Rd
  • Halley Park/Jasper Rd
  • Hobart St/Patterson Rd
  • Hobart St/Patterson Rd
  • Howell St/Nepean Hwy
  • Jasper Rd/Centre Rd
  • Jasper Rd/Centre Rd
  • Jasper Rd/South Rd
  • Lawson St/Tucker Rd
  • London St/Jasper Rd
  • London St/Jasper Rd
  • McArthur St/Nepean Hwy
  • Montreal St/Patterson Rd
  • Montreal St/Patterson Rd
  • Moorabbin Bowls Club/South Rd
  • Neville St/Tucker Rd
  • North Ave/Nepean Hwy
  • Pollina St/Tucker Rd
  • Purtell St/Tucker Rd
  • Roma St/Patterson Rd
  • Sandra Gr/South Rd
  • Small Rd/Jasper Rd
  • Sunnyside Gr/Centre Rd
  • Thomas St/Centre Rd
  • Tucker Rd/Centre Rd
  • Tucker Rd/Centre Rd
  • Tucker Rd/Mawby Rd
  • Tucker Rd/Mawby Rd
  • Tucker Rd/Patterson Rd
  • Tucker Rd/Patterson Rd
  • Uonga Rd/Jasper Rd
  • Vunabere Ave/Nepean Hwy
  • Wheatley Rd/Centre Rd
  • Whitmuir Rd/Centre Rd
  • Wilma St/Patterson Rd
  • Wilson St/Centre Rd

Public transport data from Public Transport Victoria (PTV) via DataVic (Victorian Government open data, CC BY 4.0). Route lines show the network passing through the suburb, not timetables. Stops are matched to this suburb using ABS 2021 suburb (SAL) boundaries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the postcode for Bentleigh?

Bentleigh is in postcode 3204, in VIC, Australia.

Where is Bentleigh?

Bentleigh is a suburb in VIC, within the Bayside local government area, Australia.

Is Bentleigh a good place to live?

Bentleigh has an overall livability score of 5.8 out of 10 on SuburbReviews, based on safety, schools, transport, lifestyle and affordability. See the full breakdown and resident reviews on this page.