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| Locality | Bentleigh East |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Glen Eira City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.92223 |
| Longitude | 145.06691 |
| Population | 30,159 |
| Density | 3358.5 /km² |
| Area | 9.0 km² |
| Elevation | 47 m |
| Postcode | 3165 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 15 km southeast |
Bentleigh East is a locality in the Glen Eira City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 30,159. The locality covers an area of 9.0 km², giving a population density of about 3358.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 47 m above sea level. It lies approximately 15 km southeast of Melbourne. Bentleigh East is located at 37.9222°S, 145.0669°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3165.
Bentleigh East unfurls across a gently sloping terrain, its character defined by a mosaic of established residential streets and burgeoning commercial strips. It lies 4.5 km north of Cheltenham, VIC (from Cheltenham, VIC: bearing 11°T), and is situated 13.0 km south-east of Melbourne. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of mown lawns and distant blooming gardens, often softened by a diffuse sunlight that seems to linger a moment longer before surrendering to evening. Mature plane trees, their rough bark a tactile presence, line many of the avenues, casting dappled shadows that shift and lengthen with the day, providing a verdant canopy that lends a sense of permanence to the suburb. The land, though now extensively urbanised, retains a subtle undulation, a quiet reminder of its earlier, less tamed form, where drainage lines once meandered and the soil held a different kind of promise.
The story of Bentleigh East is one of gradual settlement and evolving prosperity, tracing a path from early farming aspirations to its current status as a vibrant, multicultural residential hub. Its origins are tied to the broader development of the southern Melbourne fringe, where land was progressively subdivided for suburban expansion. The local economy, once perhaps touched by market gardens and smaller agricultural holdings, now largely centres on retail, services, and the daily commute of its residents to employment elsewhere. Notable for its diverse population, Bentleigh East embraces a lively mix of cultures, reflected in its array of eateries and local businesses, creating a palpable sense of an active, engaged community. The suburb’s distinctive feel is one of comfortable domesticity, a place where the rhythm of everyday life is measured by school bells, the murmur of conversation from cafes, and the quiet hum of activity that characterises a well-loved neighbourhood.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Bentleigh East, Victoria. 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 East, in the Glen Eira City local government area.
Detailed location data for Bentleigh East includes the postcode (3165), 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 East is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |