Retiree’s Guide to Bentleigh (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 offers across the categories that matter most.
| Factor | Bentleigh | What Retirees Need |
|---|---|---|
| Medical facilities | 4 | 3+ for comfort |
| Pharmacies | 4 | 1+ essential |
| Parks & green space | 12 | 5+ ideal |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 2+ for choice |
| Cafes | 23 | Daily routine |
| Places of worship | 4 | Community |
| Gyms/fitness | 4 | Active lifestyle |
Healthcare Access
Bentleigh has 4 medical facilities — adequate for routine GP visits.
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Nepean Family Medical Centre | 320 South Road, Hampton East | +61 3 9553 4777 |
| Medical One - Moorabbin | 844 Nepean Highway | — |
| 2020NOW | 335 Centre Road | +61 3 9012 9770 |
| Jasper Medical | 449 Centre Road, Bentleigh | — |
Pharmacies (4): Barts TerryWhite Chemmart, Chemist Warehouse, Bentleigh Corner Pharmacy, Priceline Pharmacy
Daily Walking & Green Space
Bentleigh has 12 parks and reserves — enough variety for a daily walking routine.
Your walking options:
- Dendy Park
- Allnutt Park
- McKinnon Reserve
- Hodgson Reserve
- Bentleigh Gardens
- Elster Creek Trail
- Leckie Street Reserve
- Dega Avenue Reserve
- Glenn Rigney Memorial Reserve
- Halley Park
- Plus 2 more parks and reserves
Daily Shopping & Errands
4 supermarkets in Bentleigh:
- Woolworths
- Bentleigh Supermarket
- Coles — 4-6 Bent Street
- Aldi — 29 Centre Road
Morning Coffee & Social
23 cafes give Bentleigh a thriving cafe culture — you will find your regular spot within the first week.
Cafes for your morning routine:
- Little Z — 73 Patterson Road
- District Brewer - Cafe Bentleigh — 36 Brewer Rd, Bentleigh VIC 3204, Australia
- Little Tommy Tucker — 432 Centre Rd, Bentleigh VIC 3204, Australia
- The Merchants Guild — 680 Centre Rd, Bentleigh East VIC 3165, Australia
- Double Pour — 83 Tucker Road
- Fifth Chapter — 399 Centre Rd, Bentleigh VIC 3204, Australia
Community & Worship
4 places of worship in Bentleigh:
- Bentleigh Uniting Church (Christian)
- St. James Lutheran Chuch (Christian) — 416 South Road, Moorabbin
- St John’s Anglican Church Bentleigh (Christian)
- Temple Society Australia (Christian) — 152 Tucker Road
Staying Active
4 gyms and fitness centres:
- Brighton Little Athletics Centre
- Dendy Park Tennis Club
- Moorabbin Bowling Club — 426 South Road, Moorabbin
- Duke’s — 354 South Road, Hampton East
The Verdict
Excellent for retirees. Strong healthcare, abundant green space, daily essentials all walkable, and an active community. Bentleigh ticks every box.
Emergency Numbers
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Emergency | 000 |
| Nurse-on-Call | 1300 606 024 |
| 13SICK (home doctor) | 137425 |
| My Aged Care | 1800 200 422 |
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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.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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