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Bentleigh vs Bentleigh East

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 2.6 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

BentleighBentleigh East
Active3775
Safety7589
Wealth7872
Value4227
Parks129
Cafés3654
Transit4636
Green space108
Active & healthy3157
Schools nearby (OSM)5468
Median rent$480/wk $500/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,650,000$1,608,500
House sales this quarter5390
Population17,92130,159
Full profile Bentleigh in full Bentleigh East in full

Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Bentleigh safer than Bentleigh East?

Bentleigh East scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Bentleigh or Bentleigh East?

Bentleigh East has the lower median house price of the two ($1,608,500 vs $1,650,000).

Should I live in Bentleigh or Bentleigh East?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Bentleigh or Bentleigh East.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →