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Bentleigh vs Hampton East

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.9 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

BentleighHampton East
Active3724
Safety7535
Wealth7840
Value4251
Parks1221
Cafés367
Transit4677
Green space1011
Active & healthy3126
Schools nearby (OSM)5473
Median rent$480/wk $400/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,650,000$1,538,000
House sales this quarter5314
Population17,9215,069
Full profile Bentleigh in full Hampton 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 Hampton East?

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

Which is cheaper, Bentleigh or Hampton East?

Hampton East has the lower median house price of the two ($1,538,000 vs $1,650,000).

Should I live in Bentleigh or Hampton 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 Hampton East.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →