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BENTLEIGH-EAST

Is Bentleigh East Good for Retirees? (2026) — Healthcare, Parks & Lifestyle

Retirement guide to Bentleigh East. 12 medical facilities, 18 parks, 3 supermarkets, 5 pharmacies.

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Tom Richardson
Is Bentleigh East Good for Retirees? (2026) — Healthcare, Parks & Lifestyle

Retiree’s Guide to Bentleigh East (2026)

Retiree Score: 10/10

Retirement is about proximity — to your GP, your daily walk, your morning coffee, your community. Here is exactly what Bentleigh East offers across the categories that matter most.

FactorBentleigh EastWhat Retirees Need
Medical facilities123+ for comfort
Pharmacies51+ essential
Parks & green space185+ ideal
Supermarkets32+ for choice
Cafes36Daily routine
Places of worship8Community
Gyms/fitness11Active lifestyle

Healthcare Access

Bentleigh East has 12 medical facilities — more than enough for comprehensive primary care without leaving the suburb.

FacilityAddressPhone
Good Shepard Medical Centre1080 North Road, Bentleigh East—
Eastbound Medical Clinic179 East Boundary Road, Bentleigh East+61 3 9579 3522
East Bentleigh Medical Group867 Centre Road—
Kaizen Clinics—+61 3 9570 5791
Monash Medical Centre Moorabbin823-865 Centre Road—
East Bentleigh Health Group - Chiropractic & Podiatry884 Centre Road, Bentleigh East+61 3 9579 3999
Family Medical Practice655 Warrigal Road, Bentleigh East+61 3 9570 1135
Centre Road Medical Clinic868 Centre Road, Bentleigh East+61 3 9563 7766
Holmesglen Private Hospital490 South Road, Moorabbin—
4Cyte Pathology & PCR tests——
Mackie Road Clinic82 Mackie Road, Bentleigh East+61 3 9579 3866
Mackie Road Consulting Suites74 Mackie Road, Bentleigh East+61 3 9570 1552

Pharmacies (5): Advantage Pharmacy, Chemist Warehouse, Community Pharmacy East Bentleigh, East Bentleigh Pharmacy, Mackie Pharmacy (Guardian)

Daily Walking & Green Space

Bentleigh East has 18 parks and reserves — enough variety for a daily walking routine.

Your walking options:

  • McKinnon Reserve
  • Duncan Mackinnon Reserve
  • Bailey Reserve
  • Annie and Arthur Abrahams Reserve
  • Marlborough Street Reserve
  • Virginia Reserve
  • Argyle Reserve
  • Mackie Road Reserve
  • Centenary Park
  • Kershaw Street Reserve
  • Plus 8 more parks and reserves

Daily Shopping & Errands

3 supermarkets in Bentleigh East:

  • Woolworths
  • Foodworks — 293 Chesterville Road
  • Ritchies

Morning Coffee & Social

36 cafes give Bentleigh East a thriving cafe culture — you will find your regular spot within the first week.

Cafes for your morning routine:

  • Boosa — 716 Centre Road
  • Caffetteria 295 — 295 Chesterville Road
  • Saul’s Sandwiches — 929 Centre Road, Bentleigh East
  • Cool Bean Kitchen Burger bar — 614 - 616 South Road, Moorabbin
  • The Merchants Guild — 680 Centre Rd, Bentleigh East VIC 3165, Australia
  • JUNTO Cafe — 247 E Boundary Rd, Bentleigh East VIC 3165, Australia

Community & Worship

8 places of worship in Bentleigh East:

  • Uniting Church Coatsville (Christian)
  • Saint Catherine Laboure Catholic Church (Christian)
  • Oakleigh Baptist Church (Christian)
  • St Peter’s Catholic Church (Christian) — 844 Centre Road, Bentleigh East
  • South Oakleigh Gospel Hall (Christian) — 964 Centre Road
  • Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses (Christian) — 14-28 Anarth Street, Bentleigh East

Staying Active

11 gyms and fitness centres:

  • Jetts Fitness
  • 9Round
  • Snap Fitness
  • Chamford Dance & Gym

The Verdict

Excellent for retirees. Strong healthcare, abundant green space, daily essentials all walkable, and an active community. Bentleigh East ticks every box.

Emergency Numbers

ServiceNumber
Emergency000
Nurse-on-Call1300 606 024
13SICK (home doctor)137425
My Aged Care1800 200 422

Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.

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