Bentley Park

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

As of November 2025, Bentley Park's population is estimated at around 9,301. This reflects an increase of 941 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,360. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population as 9,142 following examination of the latest ERP data release by ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 216 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,355 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Bentley Park's growth rate of 11.3% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA4 region at 7.8% and the SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 44.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including interstate migration and overseas migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 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. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with 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 national non-metropolitan areas, with the suburb expected to increase by 1,852 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 18.2% in total 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 9 so far in FY-26. Based on an average of 1.9 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years, supply and demand appear balanced, maintaining stable market conditions.

The average construction value of new homes is $399,000, indicating more accessible housing choices for buyers. This financial year has seen $2.0 million in commercial approvals, reflecting Bentley Park's residential nature. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Bentley Park shows 148.0% higher construction activity per person, offering buyers greater choice. New development consists predominantly of standalone homes (99.0%) with a small proportion of medium and high-density housing (1.0%), preserving the area's suburban character while attracting space-seeking buyers.

With around 112 people per dwelling approval, Bentley Park exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Looking ahead, AreaSearch projects Bentley Park to grow by 1,693 residents through to 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply is expected to meet demand, potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.

Bentley Park has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 8thth percentile nationally

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While Bentley Park retains a healthy unemployment rate of 3.8%, recent employment declines have impacted its national performance ranking

Bentley Park's workforce is balanced across white and blue collar jobs, with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 3.8% as of June 2025, aligning with AreaSearch aggregated statistical area data.

In June 2025, 4,805 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, similar to the Rest of Qld's rate. Workforce participation was high at 68.0%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area shows strong specialization in public administration & safety (150% of regional level), but lower representation in agriculture, forestry & fishing (1%).

Local employment opportunities appear limited, as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population counts. Between June 2024 and June 2025, Bentley Park's labour force decreased by 1.5%, while employment declined by 2.5%, increasing unemployment by 1.0 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of Qld, where employment grew by 1.8% and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points. 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 employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does 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 2022 reports Bentley Park's median income among taxpayers as $54,265, with an average of $60,390. This is below the national average. The Rest of Qld has a median income of $50,780 and an average of $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. The 2021 Census shows household, family and personal incomes in Bentley Park cluster around the 54th percentile nationally. The earnings profile indicates that 41.6% of locals (3,869 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income category. This is similar to metropolitan regions where 31.7% occupy this range. High housing costs consume 16.3% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 55th percentile.

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

The 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). In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 68.4% houses and 31.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bentley Park was at 18.2%, with the rest either mortgaged (47.1%) or rented (34.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bentley Park was $1,517, aligning with Non-Metro Qld's average. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $385, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $315. 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 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 the most common 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, 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. The area has educational provision including St Therese's School and Bentley Park College, serving a total of 2,292 students. The area demonstrates varied educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 926. 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

Bentley Park has 18 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. Five different routes service these stops, together offering 378 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents on average situated 311 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 54 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 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 low prevalence of common health conditions.

Private health cover stands at approximately 51% of the total population (~4,755 people), slightly lagging behind the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 7.4% and 7.0% of residents respectively. A majority, 74.9%, report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.7% across Rest of Qld. As of 2021, Bentley Park has 9.9% of its population aged 65 and over (920 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, as evidenced by its population composition: 86.9% citizens, 82.1% born in Australia, and 85.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 49.7%. The category 'Other' is notably higher at 2.0%, compared to Rest of Qld's 1.5%.

In terms of ancestry, Australian (24.4%), English (22.4%), and Other (15.4%) are the top three groups. Some ethnic groups show significant differences: Australian Aboriginal is overrepresented at 8.5% in Bentley Park compared to 6.7% regionally; New Zealand at 1.1% vs 0.8%; Samoan at 0.5% vs 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 significantly lower than the Rest of Qld average of 41, and also substantially under the Australian median of 38. Compared to Rest of Qld, Bentley Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (17.3%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (6.1%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the 25-34 age group has increased from 14.8% to 17.3%, while the 5-14 cohort has declined from 18.2% to 15.8% and the 45-54 group has dropped from 12.8% to 11.4%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Bentley Park's age profile will change significantly. The 25-34 cohort is projected to grow by 37%, adding 602 residents to reach a total of 2,212. Conversely, both the 5-14 and 15-24 age groups are expected to decrease in number.