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Bentleigh East Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Bentleigh East Compares
Bentleigh East vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Bentleigh East | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,215 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $500 +VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,500 +VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 40 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 3165 covers Bentleigh East, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 15 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - Inner South region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Glen Eira.
According to the 2021 Census, Bentleigh East has a population of 30,159 with a median age of 40. The median weekly household income is $2,215, above the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 116 (0.4% of residents).
Housing in Bentleigh East includes a median weekly rent of $500, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,500, with 10,802 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 75.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Bentleigh East scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
There are 5 schools in the Bentleigh East area, including Bentleigh Secondary College, Coatesville Primary School, Valkstone Primary School and others.
Bentleigh East is part of the Glen Eira statistical area in Victoria.
Bentleigh East Details
| Postcode | 3165 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 30,159 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,215/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $927/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $500 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,500 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 9.0 km² |
| Population Density | 3345/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 10,802 |
| Australian Citizens | 86.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 116 (0.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -37.9174873 |
| Longitude | 145.0658766 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 15 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - Inner South |
| Area (SA3) | Glen Eira |
| Local Government | Glen Eira |
| Federal Electorate | Hotham |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 6,151 (20.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 3,495 (11.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 7,781 (25.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 8,091 (26.8%) |
| 65+ years | 4,639 (15.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 10 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 2,092 (6.9%) |
| Arthritis | 1,926 (6.4%) |
| Diabetes | 1,291 (4.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 1,089 (3.6%) |
| Cancer | 766 (2.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 349 (1.2%) |
| Dementia | 168 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 502 (4.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 3,757 (35.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 4,761 (44.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 1,700 (15.9%) |
Schools in Bentleigh East
Suburbs Near Bentleigh East
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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.