Bentley Park

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

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of Bentley Park is around 9,301, reflecting an increase of 941 people since the 2021 Census. This growth represents a 11.3% rise from the previous population count of 8,360. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 9,142 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 216 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,355 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Bentley Park's growth rate exceeded that of both its SA3 area (8.2%) and SA4 region, marking it as a notable growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 44.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with other drivers such as interstate migration also being 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 adopted, with proportional growth weightings applied for age cohorts where necessary. Anticipating future population dynamics, an above median population growth is projected for Australian non-metropolitan areas, with Bentley Park expected to increase by 1,854 persons to reach a total of 11,155 by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting 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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data, Bentley Park averaged around 76 new dwelling approvals annually. Between financial years FY-21 and FY-25, an estimated 383 homes were approved, with a further 6 approved so far in FY-26. This resulted in approximately 1.9 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years.

The average construction value of these dwellings was $399,000. In FY-26, $2.0 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Bentley Park has 148.0% more building activity per person. New development consists predominantly of standalone homes at 99.0%, with medium and high-density housing making up the remaining 1.0%.

With around 112 people per dwelling approval, Bentley Park exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Population forecasts indicate an increase of 1,695 residents by 2041, suggesting that current development rates should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting further growth beyond current projections.

Bentley Park has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. AreaSearch identified ten projects potentially impacting the region. Notable initiatives comprise Cherrybrook Estate, The Outlook, Sugarworld Estate, and Cairns Water Security Stage 1 (CWSS1) Project. Below details projects most relevant.

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Bentley Park shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Bentley Park's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs, with prominent essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate, as of December 2025, stands at 5.3% according to AreaSearch data aggregation. In this month, 4,738 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.3% higher than Regional Queensland's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation in Bentley Park is high at 70.7%, compared to Regional Queensland's 65.4%. Census responses indicate that only 11.5% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area shows significant specialization in public administration & safety, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing has a lower representation at 1.0% versus the regional average of 4.5%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as suggested by the difference between Census working population and resident population counts. Between December 2024 and December 2025, Bentley Park's labour force decreased by 1.2%, while employment declined by 3.5%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 2.3 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Queensland saw employment grow by 0.7% and labour force expand by 1.0%, with an unemployment increase of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provide insights into potential future demand within Bentley Park. These projections indicate that national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Bentley Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though these are simple weighting extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

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 Bentley Park's median income among taxpayers is $54,265. The average income in Bentley Park during this period was $60,390. This is below the national average. In comparison, Regional Queensland had 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 for Bentley Park's median income would be approximately $59,643 as of September 2025. The average income estimate by this date is $66,375. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Bentley Park cluster around the 54th percentile nationally. The earnings profile shows that 41.6% of locals (3,869 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category. This pattern is also seen in metropolitan regions where 31.7% of residents occupy this income range. High housing costs consume 16.3% of income in Bentley Park. Despite this, disposable income levels remain 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

Dwelling structure in Bentley Park, as per the latest Census, consisted of 97.1% houses and 2.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Regional Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bentley Park was at 18.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 47.1% and rented ones at 34.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, below Regional Qld's average of $1,655. Median weekly rent in Bentley Park was $385, compared to Regional Qld's $345. Nationally, Bentley Park's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure 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, larger than the Regional Queensland 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 the Australian average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives in the region. Bachelor degrees are most common at 11.1%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.9%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.8%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 43.8% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications, 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 operational public transport stops, all providing bus services. Five different routes serve these stops, offering a combined total of 378 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents on average located 311 meters from their nearest stop. Most Bentley Park residents commute outward daily. Car remains the primary mode of transportation, used by 95% of residents. On average, each dwelling owns 1.7 vehicles, higher than the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, only 11.5% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 54 trips per day, translating to approximately 21 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Bentley Park is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Bentley Park faces significant health challenges, as assessed by AreaSearch through mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population (around 4,755 people). The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 7.4% and 7.0% of residents respectively. 74.9% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 10.5% of residents aged 65 and over (976 people), which is lower than the 20.4% in Regional Qld. National rankings are broadly in line with the general 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 its regional average, with 86.9% of residents 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 notable overrepresentation is in the 'Other' category, which accounts for 2.0% compared to Regional Qld's 0.8%.

In terms of ancestry, Australian (24.4%), English (22.4%), and Other (15.4%) are the top groups, with Australian being lower than the regional average of 29.6%, and Other substantially higher than the regional average of 6.9%. Additionally, Australian Aboriginal (8.5%), New Zealand (1.1%), and Samoan (0.5%) ethnicities are notably overrepresented compared to regional averages of 3.9%, 0.9%, and 0.2% respectively.

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 significantly lower than Regional Queensland's average of 41 and substantially below Australia's median of 38. Compared to Regional Qld, Bentley Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (17.7%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (6.4%). Between the 2021 Census and present day, the percentage of residents aged 25-34 has increased from 14.8% to 17.7%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 5-14 has decreased from 18.2% to 15.0%, and the 45-54 age group has dropped from 12.8% to 10.9%. By 2041, Bentley Park's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 25-34 age cohort is expected to grow by 34%, adding 566 residents to reach a total of 2,213. Meanwhile, the 15-24 age group is projected to decrease by 84 residents.