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Bentleigh, VIC 3204
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$1,720,000
market range $1.6M-$1.8M
Median Unit
$635,000
list-price estimate
Gross Yield (units)
3.9%
1yr Growth (houses)
+2.5%
market range -10.0% to +12.5%
Investment snapshot for Bentleigh
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Bentleigh market and investor summary
In Bentleigh, VIC 3204, the median house sells for around $1.7M. House prices have moved +2.5% over the past year and +3.5% over three years. At 1.4% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.4% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Bentleigh: people, income and schools
About 17,921 people live in Bentleigh, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 6% over five years. At a median age of 39, it reads as broadly working-age, and families account for 73% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $118,000 a year (about $2,260 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks among the most advantaged in the country (10 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 14.6 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Incomes have risen about 16% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
Families have 82 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, and they test well above the national school average on ICSEA, a draw for education-focused families. Bentleigh sits about 13 km from the CBD. Most day-to-day errands are doable on foot; the suburb scores 75 for walkability and 91 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC).
- Population
- 17,921
- +6% over 5yr
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $118,000/yr
- Households renting
- 29%
- Family households
- 73%
- Socio-economic rank
- 10/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 82
- avg ICSEA 1123
- Unemployment
- 3.6%
- Distance to CBD
- 13 km
- Walk score
- 75/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Bentleigh
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What should I check before investing in Bentleigh?
Bentleigh has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Tight rental market (1.4% vacancy) gives landlords pricing power and low rental downtime. Walkability score of 75 broadens the tenant pool beyond car-dependent renters. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Bentleigh?
The median property price in Bentleigh, VIC 3204 is $1.7M for houses.
What rental yield does Bentleigh show?
The gross rental yield in Bentleigh is 3.9% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Bentleigh?
House prices in Bentleigh are up 2.5% over the past year and up 3.5% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Bentleigh?
The current vacancy rate in Bentleigh is 1.4%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.
How many people live in Bentleigh?
Bentleigh has a population of approximately 17,921 residents, with a median age of 39.
What schools are near Bentleigh?
There are 82 schools within roughly 5km of Bentleigh. Their average ICSEA sits well above the national mean of 1000, which points to a more advantaged school catchment. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Bentleigh affordable to buy in?
A median house in Bentleigh costs about 14.6 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Bentleigh's population growing?
The population of Bentleigh has grown about 6% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Bentleigh from the CBD?
Bentleigh is about 13 km from the CBD.
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