Victoria location profile
East Bentleigh VIC 3165
Often referred to as Bentleigh East, East Bentleigh is a family‑friendly, established suburb with tree‑lined streets and a strong community feel. It blends mid‑century homes and modern townhouses, abundant parks, quality schools, and convenient shopping and health services.
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Why families consider East Bentleigh
Diverse and family‑oriented with many professionals, young families, and older long‑term residents; calm residential streets, good schools, and active sporting culture centered on local reserves and GESAC.
Amenities & services
- East Bentleigh Village (Centre Rd/East Boundary Rd) retail and dining
- Centre Road Bentleigh shopping strip nearby
- The Links Shopping Centre (Oakleigh South) nearby
- Westfield Southland (Cheltenham) within a short drive
- Moorabbin Hospital (Monash Health)
- Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre (GESAC)
- Cafes and restaurants along Centre Rd, Mackie Rd and Chesterville Rd
- Local supermarkets, pharmacies and medical clinics
- Bentleigh Library & Youth Hub (Bentleigh)
- Carnegie Library and Community Centre (Carnegie)
- Moorabbin Library (Moorabbin)
Transport & connectivity
- Train: Bentleigh, McKinnon, Moorabbin (Frankston line); Oakleigh (Pakenham/Cranbourne) nearby
- Buses: 701, 703 SmartBus, 767, 822, 630 with links to rail hubs and shopping centres
- Roads: Centre Rd, East Boundary Rd, North Rd, South Rd, Warrigal Rd, Nepean Hwy
Lifestyle & recreation
- Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre (pools, gym, courts)
- Yarra Yarra Golf Club
- King George VI Memorial Reserve (ovals, tennis)
- Bailey Reserve (sports grounds, playgrounds)
- Local football/cricket/soccer clubs
- Cinemas and entertainment at Southland (nearby)
- Bailey Reserve
- Centenary Park
- King George VI Memorial Reserve
- Mackie Road Reserve
- Halley Park (nearby in Bentleigh)
- Karkarook Park (nearby in Heatherton)
Education context
Good availability of long day care, kindergarten and occasional care, with multiple centres across Centre Rd, East Boundary Rd and side streets; infant rooms may have waitlists during peak periods.
- Monash University Caulfield Campus (Caulfield East)
- Monash University Clayton Campus (Clayton)
- Holmesglen Institute – Moorabbin and Chadstone campuses
- Deakin University Burwood Campus (Burwood)