Family Guide to Bentleigh (2026)
Bentleigh has strong family infrastructure: 6 schools, 12 parks, 4 medical centres and 4 supermarkets.
Schools in Bentleigh
Bentleigh has 6 schools:
| School | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Avenues Education | 2-3 | 999 Nepean Highway |
| McKinnon Secondary College | 2-3 | — |
| Bentleigh West Primary School | 1 | 23 Brewer Road |
| Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary School | 1 | 14-28 Tucker Road |
| St Paul’s Primary School | 1 | 122 Jasper Road |
| Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College | 2-3 | 111 Jasper Road |
Check school zones at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Parks and Green Space
Bentleigh has 12 parks:
- Dendy Park
- Allnutt Park
- McKinnon Reserve
- Hodgson Reserve
- Bentleigh Gardens
- Elster Creek Trail
- Leckie Street Reserve
- Dega Avenue Reserve
- Plus 4 more parks
Healthcare
4 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Nepean Family Medical Centre | 320 South Road, Hampton East | +61 3 9553 4777 |
| Medical One - Moorabbin | 844 Nepean Highway | — |
| 2020NOW | 335 Centre Road | +61 3 9012 9770 |
| Jasper Medical | 449 Centre Road, Bentleigh | — |
Childcare
4 childcare centres:
- Bentleigh Pre-School
- Buckets
- Only About Children
- Bentleigh Childcare & kindergarten — 20 - 24 Brewer Road
Supermarkets
- Woolworths
- Bentleigh Supermarket
- Coles — 4-6 Bent Street
- Aldi — 29 Centre Road
The Family Verdict
Bentleigh has strong family infrastructure. Strong school options and excellent green space make it a top choice for families.
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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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