Bentleigh, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Bentleigh, in the Glen Eira City local government area.
| Locality | Bentleigh |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Glen Eira City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.92278 |
| Longitude | 145.03781 |
| Population | 17,921 |
| Density | 3804.9 /km² |
| Area | 4.7 km² |
| Elevation | 31 m |
| Postcode | 3204 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 14 km south-southeast |
Bentleigh is a locality in the Glen Eira City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 17,921. The locality covers an area of 4.7 km², giving a population density of about 3804.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 31 m above sea level. It lies approximately 14 km south-southeast of Melbourne. Bentleigh is located at 37.9228°S, 145.0378°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3204.
Bentleigh, a suburb of Melbourne, unfolds across a gently sloping terrain that once bore witness to a different kind of toil. It lies 2.6 km west of Bentleigh East, VIC (from Bentleigh East, VIC: bearing 269°T), and is situated 11.8 km south-south-east of Melbourne. Its character is defined by a quiet suburban hum, a landscape of well-tended gardens and streets lined with mature trees, their leaves rustling with the southern winds that carry the scent of distant bay waters. The light here often possesses a soft, diffused quality, particularly in the late afternoon, when it casts long, contemplative shadows across the neat brick homes and the occasional splash of vibrant bougainvillea. There is a prevailing sense of settled existence, a comfortable rhythm that suggests generations have found their peace within its boundaries, a quiet assurance in the unfolding of each day.
Historically, Bentleigh's roots are entwined with the agricultural expanses that preceded its modern form, a time when market gardens and orchards flourished under the Melbourne sun. The area’s economy, once reliant on the fertile earth, has transitioned significantly, shifting towards a vibrant retail and services sector that centres around its bustling main thoroughfares. The local shopping strips, alive with the chatter of shoppers and the aroma of diverse cuisines, serve as the modern heart of Bentleigh, a testament to its evolution from rural outpost to a thriving urban centre. Distinctive features include the legacy of its tram lines, which have long connected its residents to the wider metropolitan area, and the enduring presence of its sporting clubs, which foster a strong sense of local pride and community spirit, a quiet continuation of older traditions in a changing world.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bentleigh, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Bentleigh, in the Glen Eira City local government area.
Detailed location data for Bentleigh includes the postcode (3204), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Glen Eira City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bentleigh is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |