Bentley Park
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Bentley Park are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Bentley Park's population was 9,301 as of November 2025, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure represents an increase of 941 people, marking a 11.3% rise since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 8,360. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,142 in June 2024 and an additional 216 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,355 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Bentley Park's growth of 11.3% since the 2021 census surpassed the SA4 region's 7.8%, and the SA3 area, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 44.1% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including interstate migration and overseas migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Future population dynamics anticipate an above median growth of Australia's non-metropolitan areas, with Bentley Park expected to increase by 1,852 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, indicating an overall increase of 18.2% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Bentley Park among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Bentley Park has recorded approximately 76 residential properties granted approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling 383 homes. In FY2025-26 so far, 9 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.9 new residents arrive per year for each new home approved between FY2020-21 and FY2024-25. The average construction cost value of new dwellings is $287,000.

In the current financial year, $2 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Bentley Park records 148% more building activity per person. New development consists predominantly of standalone homes (98%) with a minority of townhouses or apartments (2%). The location has approximately 114 people per dwelling approval, indicating growth potential.

Future projections estimate an increase of 1,693 residents by 2041, suggesting that current housing supply patterns should meet demand and facilitate population growth.

Bentley Park has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 31stth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified ten projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Cherrybrook Estate, The Outlook, Sugarworld Estate, and Cairns Water Security Stage 1 (CWSS1) Project. Below is a list detailing those most relevant.

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The employment landscape in Bentley Park presents a mixed picture: unemployment remains low at 3.8%, yet recent job losses have affected its comparative national standing

Bentley Park's workforce is balanced across white and blue collar jobs, with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate stands at 3.8%.

As of June 2025, there are 4,805 employed residents, mirroring Rest of Qld's unemployment rate of 3.9%, but with higher workforce participation at 68.0% compared to the region's 59.1%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Notably, public administration & safety employs 1.5 times more residents than the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented with only 1.0% of Bentley Park's workforce compared to Rest of Qld's 4.5%.

The area appears limited in local employment opportunities based on Census data comparisons. Between June 2024 and June 2025, Bentley Park's labour force decreased by 1.5%, with employment declining by 2.5% causing unemployment to rise by 1 percentage point. Meanwhile, Rest of Qld saw employment grow by 1.8%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bentley Park's industry mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ended June 2022 indicates that income in Bentley Park is below the national average. The median income was $54,265 and the average income was $60,390. This contrasts with Rest of Qld's figures where the median income was $50,780 and the average income was $64,844. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% from financial year ended June 2022 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $61,857 for median income and $68,839 for average income as of September 2025. According to the Census conducted in August 2021, household, family and personal incomes in Bentley Park cluster around the 54th percentile nationally. The data shows that the predominant cohort spans 41.6% of locals (3,869 people) with incomes ranging from $1,500 to $2,999, aligning with the broader area where this cohort likewise represents 31.7%. High housing costs consume 16.3% of income, resulting in disposable income at the 55th percentile nationally.

Bentley Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure in Bentley Park, as evaluated at the latest Census, consisted of 97.1% houses and 2.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro Qld's 68.4% houses and 31.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bentley Park was at 18.2%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (47.1%) or rented (34.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, aligning with Non-Metro Qld's average, while the median weekly rent was $385, higher than Non-Metro Qld's figure of $315. Nationally, Bentley Park's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,517 compared to Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were higher at $385 compared to the national figure of $375.

Bentley Park features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 81.2% of all households, including 36.6% couples with children, 25.8% couples without children, and 17.8% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 18.8%, with lone person households at 15.3% and group households comprising 3.4% of the total. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.4.

Educational outcomes in Bentley Park fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 14.8%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 11.1%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.9%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.8%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 43.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (32.8%).

Educational participation is high at 35.6%, including primary education (13.9%), secondary education (11.5%), and tertiary education (3.4%). The area has educational provision from St Therese's School and Bentley Park College, serving a total of 2,292 students. The educational mix includes one primary school and one K-12 school.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis shows 18 active stops in Bentley Park served by buses. Five routes operate here, offering 378 weekly passenger trips. Residents' average proximity to nearest stop is 311 meters.

Daily service averages 54 trips across all routes, equating to about 21 weekly trips per stop.

Bentley Park's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Bentley Park, with younger cohorts particularly seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover was found to be relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~4650 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions in the area were mental health issues and asthma, impacting 7.4 and 7.0% of residents respectively. A total of 74.9% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.7% across Rest of Qld. The area has 10.0% of residents aged 65 and over (929 people), which is lower than the 15.7% in Rest of Qld.

In terms of cultural diversity, Bentley Park records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Bentley Park's cultural diversity aligns with the wider region, with 86.9% of its population being citizens, 82.1% born in Australia, and 85.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 49.7% of Bentley Park's population. The most noticeable overrepresentation is in the 'Other' category, which constitutes 2.0% compared to 1.5% across Rest of Qld.

In terms of ancestry, Australian (24.4%), English (22.4%), and Other (15.4%) are the top three represented groups. Notably, Australian Aboriginal is overrepresented at 8.5% in Bentley Park versus 6.7% regionally, New Zealand at 1.1% versus 0.8%, and Samoan at 0.5% versus 0.3%.

Bentley Park hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Bentley Park's median age is 32 years, which is lower than the Rest of Qld average of 41 years and the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Bentley Park has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (17.3%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (6.1%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has increased from 14.8% to 17.3%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 5-14 has decreased from 18.2% to 15.8%, and the proportion of residents aged 45-54 has dropped from 12.8% to 11.4%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Bentley Park's age profile will significantly change. The number of residents aged 25-34 is projected to grow by 37%, adding 600 residents to reach a total of 2,213. In contrast, both the 5-14 and 15-24 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.