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Bentley suburb profile

Bentley is an inner south-eastern Perth suburb dominated by the Curtin University campus, which gives the area a lively, academic feel alongside quieter residential streets. You will find mid-century weatherboard and brick homes, pockets of newer infill and purpose-built student housing, plus commercial and light industrial areas that support local trade. The suburb offers parks and easy access to the Swan River for recreation, and regular bus services with a nearby train link make getting around straightforward. Bentley suits students and academics as well as long-standing residents who appreciate a suburb that blends campus activity with established neighbourhood character.

Bentley property market performance

Current median dwelling price$825,000Past 3 months

Property growth+15.2%Past 12 months

Both house and unit values have risen sharply over the last 12 months. The median house price is $900,000, up 12.8% over the last 12 months, and the median unit price is $750,000, up 17.5% over the last 12 months; unit values rose faster than house values.

Over the last 3 months, 27 houses and 10 units sold. Houses and units sold in a median of 13 days over the last 12 months, so they sold in a similar time.

The rental market in Bentley shows average house rent at $735 a week and average unit rent at $700 a week. House rents rose a solid 8.1% over the last 12 months and unit rents rose a solid 7.7% over the last 12 months, so rents grew at a similar pace.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$900K$750K
Change in value
Past 12 months
12.8%17.5%
Sold
Past 3 months
2710
Median days on market
Past 12 months
1313
Average rent
Past 12 months
$735$700
Change in rent
Past 12 months
8.1%7.7%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Bentley demographics

Bentley is a community of 9,051 people with a median age of 32 and a median household income of $1,212 a week, roughly $63,000 a year.

Family types are dominated by couples: couple families without children are the largest group at 45.4%, while couple families with children account for 32.7%. One-parent families make up 15.4% of families and other families 6.5%. Together, the two couple-family categories comprise 78.1% of all families.

Homes in Bentley are more often rented than owner-occupied: 65.0% of dwellings are rented, compared with 35.0% owner-occupied (16.7% owned outright and 18.3% owned with a mortgage).

Suburbs near Bentley

Some popular suburbs near Bentley include:

  • St James: a small, established suburb in Perth's inner southern suburbs.
  • Wilson: leafy suburb noted for large residential blocks and green reserves.
  • Cannington: mixed residential and commercial suburb with a busy retail precinct.
  • East Victoria Park: inner-city suburb with a lively dining strip and village feel.
  • Carlisle: well-established residential suburb with tree-lined streets and local shops.

How does Bentley compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Bentley’s median house price is 1.7% higher than Cannington’s.
  • Median unit prices: Bentley’s median unit price is 10.3% higher than Cannington’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Bentley have grown 2.8% higher than in St James.
  • Unit price growth: Property prices in nearby Wilson have risen 16.5% more than in Bentley over the past year.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in nearby St James are selling 7.7% faster than in Bentley.
  • Selling speed for units: Properties in Bentley are selling 18.8% faster than in Cannington.
  • Investment considerations: In Bentley, the rental yield for house is 4.5% lower than the Perth average, while the rental yield for units is 5.1% higher.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Bentley have grown 26.3% lower than the average rate of growth across Perth.
  • Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Bentley have grown 4.0% lower than the average rate of growth for units across Perth.

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In Bentley ,70 agents are actively selling property, but a small number do the heavy lifting. Just 5 agents handled 24.5% of all sales in the past year, giving them a strong presence and deep experience in the local market.

Commission rates usually sit between 2.15% and 3.25%. Comparing agents and understanding what’s included in their fee structure can help you find the right mix of service, value, and motivation—without compromising on outcomes.

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