Bentley Park

Population growth drivers in Bentley Park are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Bentley Park's population was approximately 9,301 as of February 2026, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure represents an increase of 941 people, marking a 11.3% growth 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 population density ratio of 1,355 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Bentley Park's growth rate exceeded that of its SA3 area (8.2%) and SA4 region, positioning it as a growth leader. Natural growth contributed approximately 44.1% to overall population gains in recent periods, although all drivers including interstate migration and overseas migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts 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 used. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Future population dynamics project an above median growth for Australia's non-metropolitan areas, with the area expected to increase by 1,852 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 18.2% over the 17 years.

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

Bentley Park has received approximately 76 residential property approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 383 homes. As of FY26, 12 approvals have been recorded. The average number of new residents arriving per year for each new home in Bentley Park between FY21 and FY25 is 1.9. This suggests a balanced supply and demand dynamic, with an average dwelling construction cost of $287,000, which is below regional norms, indicating more affordable housing options.

In the current financial year, $2 million worth of commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting Bentley Park's residential focus. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Bentley Park experiences 148% more building activity per person, offering buyers greater choice. New developments primarily consist of standalone homes (98%) and townhouses/apartments (2%). This preserves Bentley Park's suburban nature, attracting space-seeking buyers with approximately 114 people per dwelling approval.

By 2041, Bentley Park is projected to add 1,693 residents based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Bentley Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified ten projects likely affecting the region. Notable projects include Cherrybrook Estate, The Outlook, Sugarworld Estate, and Cairns Water Security Stage 1 (CWSS1) Project. Relevant projects are listed below.

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The employment landscape in Bentley Park shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Bentley Park had an unemployment rate of 4.8% with a balanced workforce in white and blue collar jobs, particularly strong in essential services sectors. As of September 2025, 4,781 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 0.7% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation was high at 71.1%, compared to Rest of Qld's 65.7%.

According to Census data, a low 11.5% of residents worked from home. Key industries for employment were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Bentley Park had a significant specialization in public administration & safety, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level. However, agriculture, forestry & fishing was under-represented at 1.0% compared to Rest of Qld's 4.5%.

The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, Bentley Park's labour force decreased by 1.6%, alongside a 3.3% decline in employment, leading to a 1.7 percentage point rise in unemployment. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment growth of 1.7% and labour force growth of 2.1%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, projected national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bentley Park's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years.

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 2023 shows that income in Bentley Park SA2 is below the national average, with a median assessed at $57,416 and an average income of $63,377. This contrasts with Rest of Qld's figures, which have a median income of $53,146 and an average income of $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $63,106 (median) and $69,658 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Bentley Park cluster around the 54th percentile nationally. The predominant income cohort spans 41.6% of locals (3,869 people), falling within the $1,500 - 2,999 category, which aligns with the broader area where this cohort also represents 31.7%. High housing costs consume 16.3% of income, placing disposable income at the 55th percentile nationally.

Bentley Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Bentley Park's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 97.1% houses and 2.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Non-Metro Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bentley Park stood at 18.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 47.1% and rented ones at 34.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, below Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Bentley Park was $385, higher than Non-Metro Qld's $345 but lower than the national average of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute the remaining 18.8%, with lone person households at 15.3% and group households comprising 3.4%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

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 Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.1%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.9% and postgraduate qualifications at 1.8%. Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 43.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (32.8%). Educational participation is high, with 35.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 13.9% in primary education, 11.5% in secondary education, and 3.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Bentley Park has 18 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by five different routes that together facilitate 378 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically living 311 meters away from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential zone, most residents commute outwards, primarily using cars (95% of trips). On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per dwelling, which exceeds the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, only 11.5% of residents work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, an average of 54 trips is made daily, equating to approximately 21 weekly trips per individual stop.

Bentley Park's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Health data shows Bentley Park residents have positive health outcomes, with AreaSearch's analysis finding mortality rates and health conditions similar to national averages. Common health conditions are low among the general population but higher among older, at-risk groups.

Private health cover is relatively low, at approximately 50% (4,697 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 7.4 and 7.0% respectively. 74.9% of residents report no medical ailments, higher than Rest of Qld's 67.6%. Under-65s have better-than-average health outcomes. The area has 10.2% (949 people) aged 65 and over, lower than Rest of Qld's 20.4%, but ranks lower nationally compared to the broader population.

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 dominant religion, comprising 49.7% of Bentley Park residents. The most significant overrepresentation is seen in the Other religious category, which accounts for 2.0% compared to 0.8% regionally.

In terms of ancestry, Australian heritage is the most prevalent (24.4%), followed by English (22.4%), and Other (15.4%). Notably, Bentley Park has higher percentages of Australian Aboriginal (8.5%) and New Zealand (1.1%) residents compared to regional averages, as well as Samoan residents (0.5% vs 0.2%).

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 and considerably under the Australian median of 38. Compared to Rest of Qld, Bentley Park has a higher concentration of 25-34 year-olds at 17.7%, but fewer 65-74 year-olds at 6.3%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the 25-34 age group has grown from 14.8% to 17.7% of the population. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort has declined from 18.2% to 15.0%, and the 45-54 group has dropped from 12.8% to 10.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Bentley Park's age profile will evolve significantly. The 25-34 cohort is projected to grow by 34%, adding 563 residents to reach 2,213. Meanwhile, the 15-24 group is expected to contract by 85 residents.