Bentleigh East
Bentleigh East Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Bentleigh East Safety
Crime Type Distribution Click category for details
Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Bentleigh East Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Bentleigh East Schools
Local Schools 1
Nearby Top Schools 6
Kilvington Grammar School
McKinnon Secondary College
Sacred Heart Girls' College
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College
Oakleigh Grammar
Yesodei HaTorah College
Suburbs Near BENTLEIGH EAST
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📍 About Bentleigh East
BENTLEIGH EAST is situated in South-Eastern Melbourne and home to 30,159 residents, with a population density of 3,345 people per square kilometre according to the ABS 2021 Census.
Property: The local property market shows strong growth, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $1.6M, representing a 76% increase over the past decade. Units have also performed well, reaching a median price of $1.1M with 46% growth over the same 10-year period.
Education: Families have access to quality schooling options, with VCAA 2025 VCE results showing the local public Bentleigh Secondary College ranked #67 among public schools. For private education, nearby Yesodei HaTorah College achieved a #42 ranking among private schools.
Safety: Residents enjoy excellent safety levels, with the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) recording a crime rate of 3,608 per 100,000 people. This represents just 0.53 times the Victorian average of 6,810, making it a very safe area for families.
Demographics: The suburb has a diverse community, with Chinese residents making up 9.80% of the population (approximately 2,955 people), which aligns closely with the Victorian average.
Transport: Bentleigh East offers convenient access to Melbourne's CBD, located approximately 20.7km away with a 26-minute drive by car. While there's no direct train station within the suburb, rail services are available in the neighbouring area.