Bentleigh East Property Market
& Suburb Profile

The lifestyle in Bentleigh East is centered on outdoor activity and local shopping convenience. Centre Road serves as the primary commercial artery, offering a diverse mix of family-owned businesses, multicultural grocers, and modern cafes.

For recreation, residents look to several major reserves including Bailey Reserve, a regional hub for sports and wellness that is home to the Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre. In late 2025, the local council has prioritised nearly one million dollars in critical upgrades to further improve its facilities. Similarly, Mackie Road Reserve is undergoing a major transformation with a multi-million dollar investment for a new sporting pavilion to support local clubs, while King George Reserve has received funding for significant lighting upgrades to ensure the park feels safe and accessible during the evenings.

A major safety milestone was achieved in 2025 with the completion of the Centre Road and Bignell Road intersection upgrade. The installation of new traffic lights and dedicated turn lanes has significantly reduced bottlenecks and improved safety for pedestrians, particularly those heading to local schools. This project, combined with signal recalibrations along Centre Road, has smoothed travel times for local motorists. Meanwhile, the most ambitious project in the region remains the East Village urban renewal at the corner of East Boundary and North Roads. This 24-hectare precinct is being transformed from a former industrial site into a sustainable twenty-minute neighborhood. By the end of 2025, plans are progressing for the delivery of thousands of new dwellings and jobs, supported by developer contributions for a central park, soccer fields, and a new community pavilion.

Education is a primary driver of the suburb’s popularity, as large portions of the area sit within the highly coveted McKinnon Secondary College zone. East Bentleigh Primary School remains a central pillar of the community, offering unique educational pathways including Steiner-stream options. The East Village precinct also includes land designated for a future government secondary school to support the projected population growth of thousands of new residents in that specific pocket.

From a property perspective, Bentleigh East is a resilient and premium market with a high rate of home ownership. The market is notably segmented, with four-bedroom residences and larger five-bedroom estates. The unit and townhouse segment has seen even stronger growth recently, driven by the persistent demand for low-maintenance living near the suburb's revitalised shopping and transport hubs. Bentleigh East remains a stable and aspirational choice for long-term residents.