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Bentley Park is a largely residential neighbourhood in Cairns' southern suburbs, made up mostly of single-storey homes on family-sized blocks with pockets of newer townhouses. It appeals to families and owner-occupiers seeking practical suburban living, with local shops, community facilities, schools, parks and sports fields set among tropical trees, and it sits within easy reach of Cairns' coastal attractions and the rainforest hinterland for weekend escapes.

The suburb is home to about 8,360 people, has a median age of 32 and a median household income of $1,831 a week, and most homes are owner-occupied (65.4%) while 34.7% are rented. Bentley Park also features in state and council infrastructure plans — including an identified interchange on the southern access route, wastewater and sewage pumping station renewals, and a new sports training precinct at Bentley Park College to serve its academies and local community groups — all of which connect to everyday life for residents.

At the last Census a typical household in Bentley Park earned about $1,831 a week. On current prices a median house at $760,000 is about 8.0 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census, which puts buying well above what households locally earned then.

If you are renting, the picture is different: a house rent of $678 a week would take roughly 37.0% of that typical weekly household income at the last Census, a sizeable share, while a unit at $435 a week would take about 23.8%, a moderate share. Which of those feels expensive will depend on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

House values in Bentley Park rose 15.6% over the past 12 months, a strong increase, while house rents rose 4.3% over the same period, a modest rise. The capital side has outpaced rental income this year.

For someone weighing Bentley Park as an investment, the value change points to capital growth over the year and the rent change to the rental income trend. Whether that balance fits your needs depends on your own objectives and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.