VIC3165· Pop. 30,159Glen Eira

BENTLEIGH EAST

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

58

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$1,490,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

1.7%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

2.1%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.3%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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BENTLEIGH EAST shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from VIC Gov · 2025 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$500/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+3.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

1.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.72%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

51 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.4%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020
$1255k
2021
$1480k
2022
$1490k
2023
$1430k
2025
$1490k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

BENTLEIGH EAST is a metropolitan VIC suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro VIC suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 1.7% with stable tenant demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,215/wk

$79k taxable p.a.

Renters

24.0%

74.1% owner-occupier

Median age

40.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.4%

Population growth

+2.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

21.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

63%

24% apartments

Degree qualified

42.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

24.0%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

510 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

6.8%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

14.8 km

Middle ring

Days on market

29 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

67.5%

Strong demand

Walkability

82 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

15.3 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

HFC

Fast — fibre to node + coaxial

Population density

1,846/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 3165

🏫4 Primary🎓1 Secondary1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (4)

Valkstone Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1156

Coatesville Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1136

St Peter's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1121

East Bentleigh Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1100

🎓Secondary (1)

Bentleigh Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1082

Special (1)

Southern Autistic School

Government · Yrs U

ICSEA 1049

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate
63/ 100

7.3 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Top tier
1107ICSEA · national avg 1000

6 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
44/ 100
🚆 3 train🚃 8 tram🚌 38 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

39

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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