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Bentleigh vs McKinnon

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.3 km apart, on the same open data. Bentleigh scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.

BentleighMcKinnon
Active3726
Safety7593
Wealth7885
Value4237
Parks1230
Cafés3630
Transit4664
Green space1040
Active & healthy3132
Schools nearby (OSM)5432
Median rent$480/wk $516/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,650,000$1,900,000
House sales this quarter5315
Population17,9216,878
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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 McKinnon?

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

Which is cheaper, Bentleigh or McKinnon?

Bentleigh has the lower median house price of the two ($1,650,000 vs $1,900,000).

Should I live in Bentleigh or McKinnon?

Bentleigh scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Bentleigh or McKinnon.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →