FairSquare/Victoria/Bentleigh
Suburb Dossier · VIC · 3204

Bentleigh

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FairSquare's model rates Bentleigh, Victoria 6.5 out of 10 (Workhorse Investment) as of May 2026.

Bentleigh offers a capital growth focused investment, underpinned by critically low supply and a 1% vacancy rate that ensures strong tenant competition and rental security. Positioned 13km from the CBD, it attracts a high-income demographic willing to pay $980 weekly rent, driving consistent appreciation in this workhorse market.

Model Verdict
Workhorse Investment
6.5OUT OF 10
Median
$1.89M
house
Gross Yield
2.7%
derived
Weekly Rent
$980
3-bed median
12m Growth
+6.5%
trailing
Secret Sauce · Derivation

How the model valued Bentleigh

The median price is derived, not estimated. Every number on this page traces back to the model's proprietary yield surface — calibrated for each part of the country and resolved against distance from CBD. The price falls out of the formula.

Confidencehigh

Inputs for this suburb sit at the top of our calibration tier. The model is not guessing.

Distance
to CBD
13km
Yield
derived from model
2.7%
Median Rent
weekly, 3-bed
$980
Median Price
(rent × 52) ÷ yield
$1.89M
Fit · Who It Suits
Investor Profiles
Defensive Hold
Model Tags
Balanced Market
Signals · Partial View
Market Temp
Warming
Supply Pressure
Normal
Rent Trajectory
In line
Cycle Position
Hot ·
Days On Market
Cool
Clearance Rate
Active ·
Buyer Demand
Hot
Vacancy Rate
Cool ·
Rent Growth 12m
Active
Price Volatility
Hot ·
5-Year Forecast
Cool
Risk Flags
Active ·

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What's inside
01Cover page with verdict & score
02In-30-seconds snapshot
03Score breakdown across 5 dimensions
04Big picture & liveability analysis
05Market cycle + 10-year forecast
06Rental story + yield scenarios
07Supply & demand pressure gauge
08Opportunity & risk register
093-play investor playbook
1012-24mo + 3-5yr outlook
112026 Budget impact analysis
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Workhorse Investment
$1.36M3.3%+8.0%
3.4km away
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Workhorse Investment
$1.45M2.8%+7.5%
FAQ
01

Is Bentleigh a good investment in 2026?

FairSquare's model rates Bentleigh, Victoria 6.5 out of 10 (Workhorse Investment) as of May 2026. Bentleigh offers a capital growth focused investment, underpinned by critically low supply and a 1% vacancy rate that ensures strong tenant competition and rental security. Positioned 13km from the CBD, it attracts a high-income demographic willing to pay $980 weekly rent, driving consistent appreciation in this workhorse market.

02

What is the median house price in Bentleigh?

The median house price in Bentleigh, VIC is $1.89M. Weekly rent of $980 against a 2.7% gross yield underpins this figure.

03

What is the rental yield in Bentleigh?

Bentleigh has a gross rental yield of 2.7%, with a median weekly rent of $980. 12-month price growth is tracking at +6.5%.

04

Which investor profiles does Bentleigh suit?

Based on its market signals, Bentleigh aligns with: Defensive Hold.

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