Victoria location profile
Bentleigh East VIC 3165
Bentleigh East is a family-oriented suburb in Melbourne’s south-east known for solid post‑war houses, new townhouses and quiet, leafy streets. It offers strong schools, abundant parks and the GESAC aquatic/sports hub, with convenient access to shopping and major employment/education precincts.
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Why families consider Bentleigh East
Diverse, middle-to-upper middle income households with a strong family and multi‑generational presence, including notable Jewish and Greek communities. Lifestyle centres on schools, sport, parks and local cafes, with growing infill development near main roads and shopping strips.
Amenities & services
- Centre Road East Bentleigh shopping strip
- Mackie Road (East Bentleigh Village) shops and eateries
- Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre (GESAC)
- Moorabbin Hospital (Monash Health), Centre Road
- Bentleigh Library & Youth Hub (nearby, Bentleigh)
- Chadstone Shopping Centre (nearby)
- Westfield Southland (nearby)
- Supermarkets and specialty grocers along Centre Rd/East Boundary Rd
- Bentleigh Library & Youth Hub – Jasper Rd, Bentleigh
- Carnegie Library & Community Centre – Shepparson Ave, Carnegie
- Caulfield Library – Glen Eira Rd/Hawthorn Rd, Caulfield
Transport & connectivity
- Nearest train: Bentleigh and Moorabbin (Frankston line); Oakleigh (Pakenham/Cranbourne line)
- Buses: 703, 767, 822, 824 (plus connections to Monash and Chadstone)
- Major roads: Centre Rd, East Boundary Rd, Warrigal Rd, North Rd, Nepean Hwy, Chesterville Rd
Lifestyle & recreation
- Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre (pools, gym, courts)
- Yarra Yarra Golf Club
- Local sports clubs (cricket, soccer, tennis) at Bailey Reserve/King George VI Reserve
- Cafes and casual dining on Centre Rd/East Boundary Rd
- Cinemas and retail entertainment at Chadstone and Southland (nearby)
- Bailey Reserve
- King George VI Memorial Reserve
- Centenary Park
- Moorleigh Reserve
- Mackie Road Reserve
- Yarra Yarra Golf Course greens
Education context
Good availability of long day care, kindergartens and occasional care, with several centres across the suburb; infant places can have waitlists during peak periods.
- Monash University – Caulfield Campus (nearby, to the north)
- Monash University – Clayton Campus (east via bus/road links)
- Deakin University – Burwood Campus (north‑east via arterial roads)
- Swinburne University – Hawthorn Campus (via train/bus connections)