Bentley Park

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

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validations, Bentley Park's estimated population is 9,301 as of Nov 2025. 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 estimate of 9,142 residents following examination of ABS ERP data release in Jun 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. Bentley Park's population density is 1,355 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth of 11.3% since the 2021 Census exceeded SA3 (8.0%) and SA4 regions, marking it as a growth leader. Natural growth contributed approximately 44.0% to overall population gains recently, with all drivers including interstate migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 using 2022 base year data. 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 of national non-metropolitan areas, with Bentley Park expected to increase by 1,852 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 18.2% 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 in Bentley Park shows an average of around 76 new dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 383 homes were approved, with a further 12 approved so far in FY-26. This results in about 1.9 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years, indicating balanced supply and demand conditions.

The average construction cost value of new homes is $399,000. In FY-26, $2.0 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting a residential focus for building activity in Bentley Park. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Bentley Park has 148.0% more building activity per person, offering greater choice for buyers. New development consists predominantly of standalone homes (99.0%), with only 1.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the area'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, Bentley Park is forecasted to gain 1,693 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified ten projects likely to impact the area. Notable ones include Cherrybrook Estate, The Outlook, Sugarworld Estate, and Cairns Water Security Stage 1 (CWSS1) Project. Below is a list detailing those of most relevance.

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

Bentley Park's workforce comprises both white and blue-collar jobs, with essential services well represented. Its unemployment rate is 4.8%, as per AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation.

As of September 2025, there are 4,781 employed residents, an unemployment rate of 4.1% above Rest of Qld's rate, and a workforce participation rate of 68.0%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area has a strong specialization in public administration & safety (1.5 times the regional level), but agriculture, forestry & fishing is underrepresented at 1.0% versus the regional average of 4.5%. Locally, there are fewer employment opportunities than resident population, indicated by Census data.

Between September 2024 and September 2025, Bentley Park's labour force decreased by 1.6%, employment declined by 3.3%, raising unemployment by 1.7 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment growth of 1.7% and a labour force expansion of 2.1%. State-wide, Queensland employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs) as of 25-Nov-25, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, closely matching the national rate of 4.3%. Job and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand in Bentley Park. Applying these projections to Bentley Park's current employment mix indicates a possible increase of 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though this is an illustrative extrapolation not accounting for local population changes.

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 averages. Rest of Qld has a median income of $53,146 and an average 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 by September 2025, with the average being around $66,375. The 2021 Census data indicates that household, family and personal 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, which is similar to the pattern seen in the metropolitan region 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

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 ones at 34.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, aligning with Non-Metro Qld's average, while the median weekly rent figure was $385, higher than Non-Metro Qld's $315. Nationally, Bentley Park's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,517 compared to Australia's average of $1,863, and 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 constitute 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 account for 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%. 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, including 13.9% in primary, 11.5% in secondary, and 3.4% in tertiary education.

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 of which are bus stops. Five different routes service these stops, collectively facilitating 378 weekly passenger trips. The average distance residents live from the nearest stop is 311 meters, indicating good transport accessibility.

On average, buses depart every 96 minutes across all routes, resulting in 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 shows strong health performance in Bentley Park, with younger cohorts having low prevalence of common conditions.

Private health cover was found at approximately 51%, covering around 4,755 people. Mental health issues and asthma were the most prevalent conditions, affecting 7.4% and 7.0% respectively. Around 74.9% reported no medical ailments, compared to 71.7% in Rest of Qld. The area has 9.9%, or around 920 people aged 65 and over, 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's average, with 86.9% being citizens, 82.1% born in Australia, and 85.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Bentley Park, comprising 49.7% of its population. However, there is an overrepresentation in the 'Other' category, which makes up 2.0% compared to the regional average of 1.5%.

The top three ancestry groups are Australian (24.4%), English (22.4%), and Other (15.4%). Notably, Australian Aboriginal (8.5%) and New Zealand (1.1%) and Samoan (0.5%) ethnicities are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 6.7%, 0.8%, and 0.3% 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 the Rest of Qld average of 41 and substantially under the Australian median of 38. Compared to the 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 the present day, the population aged 25 to 34 has grown from 14.8% to 17.3%, while the 5 to 14 age group has declined from 18.2% to 15.8% and the 45 to 54 age group has dropped from 12.8% to 11.4%. By the year 2041, demographic modeling suggests Bentley Park's age profile will change significantly. The 25 to 34 cohort is projected to grow by 37%, adding 602 residents to reach a total of 2,212. Conversely, both the 5 to 14 and 15 to 24 age groups are expected to decrease in number.