Bentleigh East
VIC 3165 • Greater Melbourne
About Bentleigh East
Bentleigh East is an established residential suburb of 30,000 in Glen Eira, located 15 kilometres southeast of Melbourne's CBD. The area is served by buses connecting to nearby Bentleigh and Carnegie stations on the Frankston line. With one of the highest median incomes in outer southeastern Melbourne, the suburb features well-maintained homes, quality schools, and a significant Jewish community.
The suburb has a quiet, family-focused character—tree-lined streets, good schools including the highly regarded McKinnon Secondary College nearby, and local shopping strips for daily needs. GESAC aquatic centre provides excellent recreational facilities, while nearby Caulfield and Carnegie offer more substantial retail and dining. Bentleigh East attracts established families seeking quality housing in a proven, safe suburb with access to good schools and strong community ties.
Bentleigh East falls under postcode 3165 and is governed by Glen Eira Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bentleigh (Southern Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Vivien Street
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Mackie Road
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Bignell Road
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156 Bignell Road
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12 Margaretta Street
Housing 2021 Census
68 state housing + 36 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. China 1,448
- 2. India 1,080
- 3. Greece 668
- 4. England 667
- 5. South Africa 625
- 6. New Zealand 378
- 7. Italy 309
- 8. Vietnam 279
- 9. Sri Lanka 267
- 10. Malaysia 258
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)