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 population of Bentley Park is estimated at around 9,301, reflecting an increase of 941 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 8,360. This growth was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of resident population at 9,142 following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. The suburb's population density is 1,355 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Bentley Park's growth rate of 11.3% since the 2021 census exceeded its SA3 area (8.2%) and SA4 region, marking it as a 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 positive factors. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year.

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. Future population dynamics anticipate above median growth for Australian non-metropolitan areas, with Bentley Park expected to increase by 1,852 persons to 2041 reflecting an 18.2% total increase over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, indicates Bentley Park averaged around 76 new dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 383 homes were approved, with an additional 12 approved so far in FY-26. This results in an average of 1.9 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years.

The average construction cost value for new homes is $399,000. In FY-26, $2.0 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded. Bentley Park has 148.0% more building activity per person compared to the Rest of Qld, offering greater choice for buyers. New development consists predominantly of standalone homes (99.0%), with only 1.0% being medium or high-density housing, preserving Bentley Park's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

With around 112 people per dwelling approval, Bentley Park exhibits characteristics of a growth area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the population is forecasted to gain 1,693 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

Changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives greatly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified ten projects that could impact this region significantly. Notable ones include Cherrybrook Estate, The Outlook, Sugarworld Estate, and Cairns Water Security Stage 1 (CWSS1) Project. Below is a list of those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment conditions in Bentley Park remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Bentley Park has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs well represented. Essential services sectors are prominent. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, according to AreaSearch's statistical area aggregation.

As of September 2025, there are 4,781 employed residents, an unemployment rate of 4.8% (0.7% higher than Rest of Qld's 4.1%), and a workforce participation rate of 71.2%. Census data shows 11.5% work from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Public administration & safety has strong representation at 1.5 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is lower at 1.0%, compared to the regional average of 4.5%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities. Between September 2024 and September 2025, Bentley Park's labour force decreased by 1.6% and employment declined by 3.3%, raising unemployment by 1.7 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment grow by 1.7%. Jobs and Skills Australia's May-25 national employment forecasts suggest total jobs could increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bentley Park's industry mix indicates local employment growth of 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation 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 2023 shows Bentley Park's median income among taxpayers is $54,265. The average income in the suburb is $60,390. Both figures are below the national average. Comparing with Rest of Qld, Bentley Park's median is $1,119 less ($53,146), and its average is $6,203 lower ($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 by September 2025, and the average would be around $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) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per year, similar to the metropolitan region where 31.7% fall into this income range. High housing costs consume 16.3% of income in Bentley Park, but despite this, disposable income remains 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 compares to Non-Metro Qld's figures of 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, lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent figure in Bentley Park was $385, higher than Non-Metro Qld's $345. Nationally, Bentley Park's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,517 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 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 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 (1.9%) and postgraduate qualifications (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, broken down into primary (13.9%), secondary (11.5%), and tertiary (3.4%) levels.

Educational participation is notably 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 serving buses. Five different routes service these stops, offering a total of 378 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents located an average of 311 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward, with cars being the primary mode of transport at 95%. On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, only 11.5% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 54 trips per day across all routes, equating to around 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's analysis of 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, which totals around 4755 people. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 7.4% and 7.0% of residents respectively. Conversely, 74.9% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% across the rest of Queensland. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. As of the latest data (2021), 10.2% of Bentley Park's residents are aged 65 and over (948 people), which is lower than the 20.4% in the rest of Queensland. National rankings for the area 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 the broader regional average, with 86.9% 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 residents. The most notable overrepresentation is in the 'Other' category, which constitutes 2.0% of the population compared to 0.8% across Rest of Qld.

Regarding ancestry, Australian (24.4%), English (22.4%), and Other (15.4%) are the top three groups in Bentley Park, with Australian being lower than the regional average of 29.6% and Other being substantially higher than the regional average of 6.9%. Notably, Australian Aboriginal is overrepresented at 8.5%, New Zealand at 1.1%, and Samoan at 0.5% 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 lower than the Rest of Qld average of 41 and under the Australian median of 38. Compared to Rest of Qld, Bentley Park has a higher proportion of 25-34 year-olds at 17.7%, but fewer 65-74 year-olds at 6.3%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the 25-34 age group has increased from 14.8% to 17.7% of the population. Meanwhile, the 5-14 cohort has decreased 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 change significantly. The 25-34 cohort is projected to grow by 34%, adding 565 residents to reach 2,212. Conversely, the 15-24 group is expected to decrease by 82 residents.