Bentleigh - McKinnon, VIC 3219
Inner-Melbourne convenience with a character all its own.
- City fringe
- $491/wk Median
- 28.9% Renters
Bentleigh - McKinnon Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 24.9k
- Median age
- 40
- Median weekly rent
- $491
- To the CBD
- 13.5km
- Walkability
- 8.1
- Schools within 3 km
- 9
ABS 2021 Census
Bentleigh - McKinnon Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Community
Community events through the year — school fetes, street parties, a local market — keep the social calendar busy.
Shopping
A compact local shopping strip covers the day-to-day without needing the car — groceries, a pharmacy, a bakery, the basics done well.
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give the area more creative character than its size would suggest.
Heritage
Heritage-listed buildings along the main street give the area a distinct architectural character you won't find in the newer suburbs nearby.
Signature Spotlight
City Fringe
Renters land in Bentleigh - McKinnon for the balance it strikes — close enough to Melbourne's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 28.9% of the suburb's 24,896 residents rent.
Around Bentleigh - McKinnon
Bentleigh - McKinnon Plaza
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Bentleigh - McKinnon Plaza
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Bentleigh - McKinnon
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Bentleigh - McKinnon
Real questions renters ask before moving to Bentleigh - McKinnon.
Is Bentleigh - McKinnon a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Bentleigh - McKinnon has a 28.9% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
What's the community like in Bentleigh - McKinnon?
Bentleigh - McKinnon has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 24,896, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
Is Bentleigh - McKinnon walkable?
Bentleigh - McKinnon carries a walkability score of 8.1/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
How much does it cost to rent in Bentleigh - McKinnon?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Bentleigh - McKinnon is $491. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $491 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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