Bentleigh East : What Houses Cost in Bentleigh East 2026: Median Prices & Market Signals
What Houses Cost in Bentleigh East 2026: Median Prices & Market Signals

What Houses Cost in Bentleigh East 2026: Median Prices & Market Signals

By Priya Sharma · April 1, 2026

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Here are the current median property prices in Bentleigh East as of early 2026. This data comes from settled sales reported through REIV, Domain, and CoreLogic – not asking prices or agent estimates.

Current Median Prices

Property TypeMedian PriceYoY ChangeRental Yield
Houses$581,203+6.4%4.4%
Units/Apartments$386,657+6.2%5.2%

Market Indicators:

  • Days on market (median): 48 days
  • Auction clearance rate: 57%
  • Total sales (last 12 months): 251 settled

Price Breakdown by Bedroom Count

Houses

BedroomsMedian PricePrice Range
2-bedroom$406,842$348,721 - $464,962
3-bedroom$581,203$494,022 - $668,383
4-bedroom$755,563$668,383 - $871,804
5+ bedroom$929,924$813,684 - $1,162,406

Units & Apartments

BedroomsMedian PricePrice Range
1-bedroom$289,992$231,994 - $328,658
2-bedroom$386,657$328,658 - $444,655
3-bedroom$521,986$463,988 - $579,985

Growth Trend (5-Year View)

YearHouse MedianUnit Median
2022$453,001$303,776
2023$482,121$322,661
2024$513,113$342,720
2025$546,098$364,026
2026 (YTD)$581,203$386,657

Rental Market

Current rental medians in Bentleigh East:

Property TypeWeekly RentAnnual Yield
House (3br)$462/wk4.4%
Unit (2br)$384/wk5.2%

Vacancy rate: 1.4% (tight market, landlord-favourable)

What This Means for Buyers

A mix of first-home buyers and families upgrading. Competitive at auction for quality properties on good streets.

Stamp duty on median house: $31,966 (or $26,154 for first-home buyers with concessions)

Deposit needed (20%): $116,240 for houses, $77,331 for units

For a full buying guide including auction tips and street-by-street analysis, see our Bentleigh East property market guide.


Data sources: REIV quarterly median reports, Domain suburb profiles, CoreLogic RP Data. Figures represent settled sales for the 12 months to March 2026. Individual sale prices vary significantly based on condition, aspect, and exact location.

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