Correction (10 October 2026): an earlier version of this page listed places and details we could not stand behind. It has been rewritten from scratch: every place below was confirmed at two independent sources on 10 October 2026.
This page looks for shopping in and around Mckinnon, and the true count is one: Benn’s Books on Centre Road in Bentleigh. We could not confirm any other shop at two sources, so this is a short page and we have not padded it.
The shop was checked against OpenStreetMap and its own website. What follows is what those sources say, with hours as the shop publishes them.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Books, gifts and stationery | Benn’s Books | 437 Centre Road, Bentleigh |
Benn’s Books — 437 Centre Road, Bentleigh VIC 3204
Both OpenStreetMap and the shop’s own site place Benn’s Books at 437 Centre Road, Bentleigh. The site lists Gifts & Stationery, Kids New Releases and Local Author among its categories. It lists Monday to Friday opening at 9am and closing at 6pm, Saturday from 9am until 5pm, and Sundays and public holidays from 10am until 4pm, so check the site if you are going near a holiday.
Go for: The site lists Kids New Releases and Local Author titles, so those are the shelves to ask about.
Quick answers
Where can I go shopping near Mckinnon?
We could confirm one shop at two sources: Benn’s Books at 437 Centre Road, Bentleigh. We have not listed anywhere we could not verify.
What are the opening hours at Benn’s Books?
Benn’s Books lists Monday to Friday opening at 9am and closing at 6pm, Saturday from 9am until 5pm, and Sundays and public holidays from 10am until 4pm on its own site.
Does Benn’s Books sell gifts or children’s books?
Its site lists Gifts & Stationery and Kids New Releases, as well as a Local Author category. Ask the shop about stock before a special trip.
Is Benn’s Books in Mckinnon?
It is in Bentleigh, at 437 Centre Road, with postcode 3204 on its own site, so it is an in-and-around pick rather than a Mckinnon address.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 10 October 2026: OpenStreetMap and the places’ own websites. Facilities and opening hours change, so check the official page before you go. The cover photo is illustrative, from Unsplash, and does not show any place on this page.
Seen something out of date? Email [email protected] with the page link and what has changed, and we will check it again.
Sources
- Benn’s Books: openstreetmap.org/1127660996, bennsbooks.com.au
