Western Australia location profile
Bentley WA 6102
Bentley is a diverse, student-friendly suburb in Perth’s inner south-east, anchored by Curtin University and Technology Park. It offers a mix of older homes, villas and apartments, with convenient access to shopping, healthcare and public transport.
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Why families consider Bentley
Highly multicultural with a strong student and young professional presence alongside long-term residents and families; convenient, relatively affordable rentals and an academic/innovation vibe around Curtin and Technology Park.
Amenities & services
- Bentley Plaza Shopping Centre
- Waterford Plaza (nearby)
- Westfield Carousel (nearby)
- Bentley Health Service (hospital)
- Curtin University campus services and eateries
- Local cafes and restaurants along Albany Highway and around Curtin
- Robertson Library (Curtin University, Bentley)
- Cannington Library (Sevenoaks St, Cannington)
- Victoria Park Library (Shepperton Rd, East Victoria Park)
Transport & connectivity
- Nearby train stations: Oats Street and Cannington (Armadale/Thornlie Line)
- High-frequency buses including 960 and CircleRoute 998/999 via Curtin University
- Major roads: Albany Highway, Leach Highway, Manning Road, Orrong Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Curtin Stadium & Recreation Centre
- Perth Hockey Stadium (Curtin University)
- Cannington Leisureplex
- Hoyts Carousel cinema
- Local sports ovals and community clubs
- Bentley Bushland
- Hillview Park
- Edinburgh Oval (Curtin University grounds)
- Canning River Regional Park (nearby)
Education context
Multiple long day care and OSHC services in and around Bentley and Curtin University; generally moderate availability with higher demand for infant places.
- Curtin University (Bentley campus)
- The University of Western Australia (Crawley campus)
- Murdoch University (Murdoch campus)