Moving to Bentleigh East (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Bentleigh East in one place — the GP you will register with, the supermarket you will default to, the cafe that becomes your regular, and the park where you will walk the dog.
Population: 30,159 (ABS Census 2021)
Bentleigh East at a Glance
| Need | Bentleigh East |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $350–$460/week |
| Restaurants | 35 |
| Cafes | 36 |
| Schools | 14 |
| Parks | 18 |
| Medical | 12 |
| Supermarkets | 3 |
| Pharmacies | 5 |
Your First Week in Bentleigh East
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Bentleigh East has 12 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Good Shepard Medical Centre | 1080 North Road, Bentleigh East | — |
| Eastbound Medical Clinic | 179 East Boundary Road, Bentleigh East | +61 3 9579 3522 |
| East Bentleigh Medical Group | 867 Centre Road | — |
| Kaizen Clinics | — | +61 3 9570 5791 |
| Monash Medical Centre Moorabbin | 823-865 Centre Road | — |
| East Bentleigh Health Group - Chiropractic & Podiatry | 884 Centre Road, Bentleigh East | +61 3 9579 3999 |
Pharmacies: Advantage Pharmacy, Chemist Warehouse, Community Pharmacy East Bentleigh, East Bentleigh Pharmacy
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Woolworths
- Foodworks — 293 Chesterville Road
- Ritchies
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Bentleigh East has 35 restaurants and 36 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Boosa — 716 Centre Road
- Caffetteria 295 — 295 Chesterville Road
- Saul’s Sandwiches — 929 Centre Road, Bentleigh East
- Cool Bean Kitchen Burger bar — 614 - 616 South Road, Moorabbin
Day 4-5: Set Up Transport
- Get a Myki card — available at any train station, 7-Eleven, or PTV hub
- Myki Money vs Myki Pass — Money for occasional use, Pass for daily commuters
- Daily cap: $10.60 (Zone 1+2) — you will never pay more than this per day
- Register your Myki at ptv.vic.gov.au — protects your balance if lost
Check PTV Journey Planner for your specific commute from Bentleigh East.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Bentleigh East has 18 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- McKinnon Reserve
- Duncan Mackinnon Reserve
- Bailey Reserve
- Annie and Arthur Abrahams Reserve
- Marlborough Street Reserve
- Virginia Reserve
If You Have Kids
Bentleigh East has 14 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Hughesdale Primary School | 1A Austin Street |
| McKinnon Secondary College | — |
| McKinnon Primary School | 253 Tucker Road |
| Valkstone Primary School | 44 Valkstone Street |
| Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary School | 14-28 Tucker Road |
Cost of Living in Bentleigh East
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $350–$460/week |
| Groceries (weekly, single) | $80–$120 |
| Myki transport (monthly) | ~$165 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $150–$250 |
| Internet (monthly) | $60–$90 |
| Flat white (daily) | $4.50–$5.50 |
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for the full breakdown.
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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