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Queensland · Postcode 4869
Bentley Park postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 1384 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Bentley Park at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Bentley Park vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Bentley Park | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,831 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $385 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,517 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 32 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.4% ≈QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Bentley Park is a locality 1384 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4869. It falls within the Cairns region. The local government area is Cairns.
According to the 2021 Census, Bentley Park has a population of 8,360 with a median age of 32. The median weekly household income is $1,831, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 6.4%. The Indigenous population is 1,292 (15.5% of residents).
Housing in Bentley Park includes a median weekly rent of $385, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,517, with 2,618 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 65.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Bentley Park scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Schools in Bentley Park include Bentley Park College and St Therese's School.
Bentley Park is part of the Cairns - South statistical area in Queensland.
Bentley Park details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4869 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 8,360 |
| Median Age | 32 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,831/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $821/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $385 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,517 |
| Average Household Size | 3 persons |
| Area | 6.9 km² |
| Population Density | 1219/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,618 |
| Australian Citizens | 86.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 1,292 (15.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -17.004 |
| Longitude | 145.738 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 1384 km |
| Region (SA4) | Cairns |
| Area (SA3) | Cairns - South |
| Local Government | Cairns |
| Federal Electorate | Kennedy |
| State Electorate | Mulgrave |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 2,156 (25.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,138 (13.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,463 (29.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,844 (22.1%) |
| 65+ years | 747 (8.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 607 (7.3%) |
| Arthritis | 476 (5.7%) |
| Diabetes | 364 (4.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 208 (2.5%) |
| Cancer | 148 (1.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 119 (1.4%) |
| Dementia | 26 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 74 (2.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 756 (29.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,180 (45.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 573 (22.2%) |
Schools in Bentley Park
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Bentley Park. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Bentley Park
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.