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 November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 941 people from the 2021 Census count of 8,360. The growth is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 9,142 in June 2024 and the addition of 216 new addresses since the Census date. Bentley Park's population density was thus around 1,355 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 11.3% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA4 region (7.8%) and the SA3 area, making it a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 44.1% to 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 from 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 ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using 2022 data for each age cohort. Future population dynamics anticipate an above median growth for Australia's non-metropolitan areas, with Bentley Park projected 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-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. As of FY-26, 11 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.9 new residents arrive per year for each new home built between FY-21 and FY-25. The average construction cost value of new dwellings is $287,000, reflecting more affordable housing options compared to regional norms.

In FY-26, $2.0 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating the area's residential nature. Bentley Park records 148.0% more building activity per person when measured against the Rest of Qld, offering buyers greater choice. New development consists of 98.0% standalone homes and 2.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 114 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market.

According to AreaSearch quarterly estimates, Bentley Park is projected to add 1,693 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good 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

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

Bentley Park's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs with prominent essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate in September 2025 was 4.8%.

At this time, 4781 residents were employed, an unemployment rate of 0.7% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation was at 68.0%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Bentley Park has a particular specialization in public administration & safety, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level. However, 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 offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by Census data comparing working population and resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, Bentley Park's labour force decreased by 1.6%, with 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. State-level data up to 25-Nov-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that while overall employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary significantly between sectors. Applying these projections to Bentley Park's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by approximately 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 2022 shows that income in Bentley Park SA2 is below the national average. The median income is $54,265 and the average income stands at $60,390. This contrasts with Rest of Qld's figures where the median income is $50,780 and the average income is $64,844. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Bentley Park would be approximately $61,857 (median) and $68,839 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, 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. This aligns with the broader area where this cohort likewise represents 31.7%. High housing costs consume 16.3% of income, leaving 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, comprised 97.1% houses and 2.9% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 68.4% houses and 31.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bentley Park was 18.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 47.1% and rented dwellings at 34.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, aligning with Non-Metro Qld's average. The median weekly rent was $385, higher than Non-Metro Qld's $315. Nationally, Bentley Park's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,517 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher at $385 against the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 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 make up 18.8%, consisting of 15.3% lone person households and 3.4% group households. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is 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 has lower university qualification rates at 14.8%, compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. This gap presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted education initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common (11.1%), followed by graduate diplomas (1.9%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.8%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 43.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 11.0% and certificates at 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 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by five distinct routes that collectively facilitate 378 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is deemed good, with residents typically residing 311 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 54 daily trips across all routes, equating to around 21 weekly trips per individual 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, while 74.9% 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 broader regional average, with 86.9% of its residents being citizens, 82.1% born in Australia, and 85.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 49.7% of Bentley Park's population. The most significant deviation from regional averages is seen in the 'Other' religious category, comprising 2.0% of Bentley Park's population compared to 1.5% across the rest of Queensland.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Australian (24.4%), English (22.4%), and Other (15.4%). Notably, Australian Aboriginal (8.5%) and New Zealand (1.1%) ethnicities are overrepresented in Bentley Park compared to regional averages of 6.7% and 0.8%, respectively. Samoan ethnicity is also slightly higher at 0.5%.

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