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VIC · Glen Eira Council

Bentleigh East, VIC, 3165

Current weather

13.7°CRain showers

78% humidity · 27.7 km/h wind · 16.2° / 11.5° today · 6.4 mm rain

Desirability index

96.7/100

#12 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Bentleigh East is a larger established suburb in the Glen Eira area, home to around 30,159 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 1,174 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-8%), roughly 38.9 offences per 1,000 residents, 5 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 14 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
30,159
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$2,215
Dwelling vacancy
6.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
751 of 11,558
Median monthly mortgage
$2,500
Employment rate
64.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
615 / 1,526 / 1,786

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
1,174
Against the person
221
Against property
689
Rate per 1,000 residents
38.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 136 residents
State safety percentile
34.8th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-7.8%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage95
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft81
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle194
  • B49 Other Theft88
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order116

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
5
Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
1,121
  • Bentleigh Secondary CollegeSecondary
  • Coatesville Primary SchoolPrimary
  • East Bentleigh Primary SchoolPrimary
  • St Peter's SchoolPrimary
  • Valkstone Primary SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

146 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Corolla Ave/Mawby Rd
  • East Boundary Rd/Bellevue Rd
  • East Boundary Rd/Mawby Rd
  • Rowan Ave/Mawby Rd
  • Warrigal Rd/South Rd

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

14 active roadworks / incidents

  • External Projects / Developer-Funded activities occurring between 06/01/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.CENTRE ROAD, EAST BOUNDARY ROAD05 Jan 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • External Projects / Developer-Funded activities occurring between 06/01/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.CENTRE ROAD, GARDENERS ROAD05 Jan 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • External Projects / Developer-Funded activities occurring between 06/01/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.CENTRE ROAD, UNNAMED05 Jan 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Road Safety Camera Works activities occurring between 08/04/2026 and 04/03/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.WARRIGAL ROAD07 Apr 2026 – 03 Mar 2027
  • Road Safety Camera Works activities occurring between 08/04/2026 and 04/03/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.WARRIGAL ROAD, REID STREET07 Apr 2026 – 03 Mar 2027
  • Road Safety Camera Works activities occurring between 08/04/2026 and 04/03/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.WARRIGAL ROAD07 Apr 2026 – 03 Mar 2027
  • Road Safety Camera Works activities occurring between 09/04/2026 and 09/04/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.WARRIGAL ROAD, REID STREET08 Apr 2026 – 08 Apr 2027
  • Road Safety Camera Works activities occurring between 09/04/2026 and 09/04/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.WARRIGAL ROAD08 Apr 2026 – 08 Apr 2027
  • Road Safety Camera Works activities occurring between 09/04/2026 and 09/04/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.WARRIGAL ROAD08 Apr 2026 – 08 Apr 2027
  • Road Safety Camera Works activities occurring between 09/04/2026 and 09/04/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.WARRIGAL ROAD08 Apr 2026 – 08 Apr 2027

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

471 planning-related records

2021· 182 proposals

  • August 2021

  • 2 Attached single storey dwellings.
    40 KENNEDY STREET BENTLEIGH EAST 3165Withdrawn
  • Construction of two single storey dwellings on a lot
    40 KENNEDY STREET BENTLEIGH EAST 3165NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a single storey dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling and a reduction in the car parking requirement (Note: application is for retrospective approval)
    100 DEAKIN STREET BENTLEIGH EAST 3165Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Existing permit allows: Construction of two (2) double storey attached dwellings Proposed amendments: Construction of a verandah
    8B MARLBOROUGH STREET BENTLEIGH EAST 3165Withdrawn
  • 2 lot subdivision
    7 YARALLA ROAD BENTLEIGH EAST 3165Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings on a lot
    9 BROSA AVENUE BENTLEIGH EAST 3165NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of louvre roof verandah attached to the rear of the existing dwelling on land affected by the Special Building Overlay
    UNIT1227 DROMANA AVENUE BENTLEIGH EAST 3165Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The construction of more than one dwelling on a lot in the Mixed Use Zone; The use of the land for a food and drink premises and retail premises; The construction of a building or construction or carrying out of works for a use in Section 2; Reduction in the number of car parking spaces required under Clause 52.06-5; Waive the requirement to set aside land for loading and unloading commercial vehicles; Alter access to a road in a road Zone Category 1
    730A CENTRE ROAD BENTLEIGH EAST 3165Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of drainage and sewerage easement E-2 benefitting Lots on LP50332 and to create easement E-1 for drainage in favour of Glen Eira City Council; as shown on Plan of Removal and Creation of Easement
    24 LONGVIEW AVENUE BENTLEIGH EAST 3165Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings on a lot
    3 BETHWYN STREET BENTLEIGH EAST 3165Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision
    29 PARKMORE ROAD BENTLEIGH EAST 3165Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision
    3 CECIL STREET BENTLEIGH EAST 3165Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings on a lot
    2 LEONIE AVENUE BENTLEIGH EAST 3165Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings on a lot
    8 JOHN STREET BENTLEIGH EAST 3165Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of three double storey dwellings on a lot
    23 LILAC STREET BENTLEIGH EAST 3165NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings on a lot
    38 MAWBY ROAD BENTLEIGH EAST 3165NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings on a lot
    9 DELMA STREET BENTLEIGH EAST 3165NOD issued by a delegate
  • 2 lot subdivision
    18 MOLDEN STREET BENTLEIGH EAST 3165Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision
    18 EDINBURGH STREET BENTLEIGH EAST 3165Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Existing permit allows: Construction of two (2) double storey dwellings Proposed amendments: North boundary wall fence
    4 HUGHES STREET BENTLEIGH EAST 3165Withdrawn
  • subdivide the land into two (2) lots in accordance with an approved development permit
    45 VALKSTONE STREET BENTLEIGH EAST 3165Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    UNIT153 BRADY ROAD BENTLEIGH EAST 3165NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings on a lot
    21 HAIGH STREET BENTLEIGH EAST 3165Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alteration and creation of access to a Road in a Road Zone Category 1.
    141 EAST BOUNDARY ROAD BENTLEIGH EAST 3165Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision on land adjacent to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1 and land affected by the Public Acquisition Overlay and the Special Building Overlay
    1064 NORTH ROAD BENTLEIGH EAST 3165Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    4 CHARLES STREET BENTLEIGH EAST 3165NOD issued by a delegate
  • Installation of spa and safety barriers on a lot affected by a Special Building Overlay
    31 LESDEN STREET BENTLEIGH EAST 3165Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision on land adjacent to a Road Zone Category 1
    730A CENTRE ROAD BENTLEIGH EAST 3165Lapsed
  • 2 lot subdivision on land adjacent to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1
    997 CENTRE ROAD BENTLEIGH EAST 3165Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for a restricted recreational facility (gym) with associated car parking and display of business identification signage
    637-639 CENTRE ROAD BENTLEIGH EAST 3165NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of an extension to an existing dwelling on land affected by the Special Building Overlay
    1 MATTHEWS ROAD BENTLEIGH EAST 3165Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two (2) double storey dwellings on a lot
    9 KESWICK STREET BENTLEIGH EAST 3165NOD issued by a delegate

  • July 2021

  • 2 lot subdivision
    19 SCHULZ STREET BENTLEIGH EAST 3165Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision on land adjacent to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1
    9 SANICKI COURT BENTLEIGH EAST 3165Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings on a lot
    4 LUDWELL CRESCENT BENTLEIGH EAST 3165NOD issued by a delegate
  • 3 lot subdivision
    1 ENGLAND STREET BENTLEIGH EAST 3165Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for a restricted recreation facility
    9 SCANLAN STREET BENTLEIGH EAST 3165NOD issued by a delegate
  • 2 lot subdivision
    46 KENNEDY STREET BENTLEIGH EAST 3165Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a three storey extension to an existing building used as a dwelling in the Commercial 1 Zone
    UNIT195 ORANGE STREET BENTLEIGH EAST 3165NOD issued by a delegate
  • 2 lot subdivision and construction of a second dwelling on the lot
    22 ROSELYN CRESCENT BENTLEIGH EAST 3165Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 289 proposals

289 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

190 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • BWSAlcohol
  • Duncan'sAlcohol

    625 Centre Road

  • Bank of MelbourneATM
  • Next PaymentsATM
  • Baby BuntingBaby Goods
  • The Cheesecake Shop East BentleighBakery

    253 East Boundary Road

  • Bbq
  • Waxx ItBeauty salon
  • Win BeautyBeauty salon
  • Bench (58)

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

14 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Annie and Arthur Abrahams ReservePark
  • Bailey ReservePark
  • Centenary ParkPark
  • Cormick Street ReservePark
  • Dega Avenue ReservePark
  • Kershaw Street ReservePark
  • Mackie Road ReservePark
  • Marlborough Street ReservePark
  • Nina ReservePark
  • Orange Street ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
28
Emergency department
On site
  • 4Cyte Pathology & PCR testsclinic
  • Advantage PharmacyChesterville Roadpharmacy
  • Aussway Chinese Medicine CentreEast Boundary Roadalternative
  • Bloom Hearing SpecialistCentre Roadaudiologist
  • Centre Road Medical ClinicCentre Roaddoctor
  • Chiropratic SolutionsCentre Roadalternative
  • ClinicWarrigal Roadclinic
  • Clinicclinic
  • Community Pharmacy East BentleighCentre Roadpharmacy
  • Connective Healthcareyes

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

12 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Brady Road KindergartenBrady Roadkindergarten
  • Bucketskindergarten
  • Bucketts Early Learning Centrekindergarten
  • Centre Road KindergartenCentre Roadkindergarten
  • EECkindergarten
  • Glover Street KindergartenGlover Streetkindergarten
  • Goodstart Early LearningMcKinnon Roadchildcare
  • Goodstart Early Learning KindergartenSouth Roadkindergarten
  • Taraleigh Steiner Preschoolkindergarten
  • childcarechildcare

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
17
Parks (OSM)
16

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
96.7/100
Cohort rank
#12 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Brady Road KindergartenchildcareBrady Roadkindergarten
  • Bucketschildcarekindergarten
  • Bucketts Early Learning Centrechildcarekindergarten
  • Centre Road KindergartenchildcareCentre Roadkindergarten
  • EECchildcarekindergarten
  • Glover Street KindergartenchildcareGlover Streetkindergarten
  • Goodstart Early LearningchildcareMcKinnon Roadchildcare
  • Goodstart Early Learning KindergartenchildcareSouth Roadkindergarten
  • Taraleigh Steiner Preschoolchildcarekindergarten
  • childcarechildcarechildcare

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site

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