Bentley, Western Australia — 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 Bentley, in the City Of Canning local government area.
| Locality | Bentley |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Canning |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.00174 |
| Longitude | 115.9247 |
| Population | 8,323 |
| Density | 1552.8 /km² |
| Area | 5.4 km² |
| Elevation | 15 m |
| Postcode | 6102 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 8 km southeast |
Bentley is a locality in the City Of Canning local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 8,323. The locality covers an area of 5.4 km², giving a population density of about 1552.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 15 m above sea level. It lies approximately 8 km southeast of Perth. Bentley is located at 32.0017°S, 115.9247°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6102.
Bentley lies in a broad, gentle sweep of land, its character shaped by the subtle undulations of the coastal plain and the wide, often brilliant, Perth sky. It lies 7.3 km north-north-west of Thornlie, WA (from Thornlie, WA: bearing 335°T), and is situated 8.2 km south-east of Perth. Here, the air carries a faint, almost imperceptible scent of damp earth after a summer shower, mingling with the distant, ever-present whisper of the Indian Ocean. The residential streets, lined with mature trees that cast dappled shadows on the footpaths, speak of a settled, comfortable existence, a place where the days unfold with a predictable, unhurried cadence. The low hum of traffic on the main thoroughfares is a constant, a gentle reminder of Bentley’s connection to the wider urban sprawl, yet the individual homes, each with its own patch of garden, retain a sense of personal domain, a private sanctuary against the broader canvas.
The history of Bentley is interwoven with the agricultural development of the Canning district, its early days marked by the clearing of land for farming and grazing. Later, as Perth expanded, Bentley transformed, becoming a significant residential and commercial hub. The local economy now leans heavily on retail, services, and its proximity to major employment centres, with a notable presence of educational institutions that infuse a youthful energy into its streets. A distinctive feature is the network of parks and reserves that punctuate the suburban landscape, offering green lungs and recreational spaces that are deeply valued by its inhabitants, fostering a sense of community and providing quiet corners for reflection amidst the everyday bustle.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bentley, Western Australia 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 Bentley, in the City Of Canning local government area.
Detailed location data for Bentley includes the postcode (6102), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Canning), 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 Bentley 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. |