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Bentley Park, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Bentley Park is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 7,890. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
7,890 Population 26/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
74.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$27,750 Median Income
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$27,750 median income, 6.4% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$216,800 home value, $1,084/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population7,890
Median Age32.0 yrs
Density26/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,750
Per Capita$27,750
Unemployment6.4%

Housing

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Home Value$216,800
Rent$1,084
Ownership65.3%
Housing Units3,156

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain74.5 in/yr
Sunny Days327/yr
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Population7,890
Population Density26 / sq mi
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Coordinates-17.0039°, 145.7382°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation74.5 inches (1,891 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$27,750
Median Age32.0 years

About Bentley Park

Bentley Park is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 7,890. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Bentley Park has a population of 7,890 with a density of 26 people per square mile, spread across 304.7 square miles. The median age is 32.0 years, 18% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

7,890
Total Population
26
People / sq mi
32.0yrs
Median Age
18% below Australia avg
304.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Bentley Park vs Australia Average

The median household income in Bentley Park is $27,750, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,750 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $534, 63% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 750 business establishments.

Income: Bentley Park vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$27,750
63% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$27,750
Avg Weekly Wage$534

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.4%
78% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)750

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bentley Park is $216,800, 23% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,084 (7% below the national average of $1,163). 65.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,156 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$216,800
23% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,084
7% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.3%
Owner-Occupied65.3%
Renter-Occupied34.7%
Housing Units3,156

Property Tax

Bentley Park enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 327 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 74.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average68.0°F
26% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area304.7 sq mi (789.1 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates-17.0039°N, 145.7382°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.5"
96% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 20.79"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 7, 2023.

Jun 7, 2023 122 km ENE of Yarrabah, Australia M4.5 139 km
Mar 15, 2011 30 km NE of Innisfail Estate, Australia M3.6 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nathan (2015).

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Nathan Category 3 246 km
2014 Ita Category 4 128 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 103 km
2009 Hamish Category 3 224 km
2006 Larry Category 4 56 km
1998 Katrina Category 1 279 km
1991 Joy Category 2 117 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 77 km
1986 Manu Category 1 291 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 16.6 in
February 79°F (26°C) 20.8 in Wettest
March 78°F (25°C) 18.7 in
April 75°F (24°C) 9.3 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.6 in
June 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 2.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in
October 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
November 78°F (25°C) 5.6 in
December 79°F (26°C) 9.5 in Warmest

Bentley Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 63°F in July to 79°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 98.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (20.8") and July the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Bentley Park

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Isabella State School
Saint Therese's School
Bentley Park College
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Radio Stations near Bentley Park

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ABC 801kHz AM Cairns QLD Far North Queensland Local Radio 20220701 community, contemporary AAC 94 kbps
4CA 846 AM CAIRNS ONLINE cairns, talk AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Bentley Park

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cairns Art Gallery
Cairns Museum
The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum

Libraries in Bentley Park

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
City Library0.0
Earlville Library0.0
Edmonton Library0.0
Gordonvale Library0.0
James Cook University library0.0
Kuranda Library0.0
Manunda Library0.0
Smithfield Library0.0
Stratford Library0.0
Yarrabah Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bentley Park

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kuranda Heritage Market
Kuranda Markets
Rusty's Markets

Restaurants in Bentley Park

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Noodlicious
Oz 'N Thai
Pizza Hut
Songkran
Sushi Boy
Tandoori Oven

Gas Stations in Bentley Park

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Portsmith Fuels Bentley Park

Shopping Malls in Bentley Park

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bentley Village Shopping Centre
Centenary Heights Shopping Centre

Gyms in Bentley Park

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

One Fitness

Breweries in Bentley Park

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cairns Cruise Line Terminal
FNQ Homebrew

Stadiums & Teams in Bentley Park

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bentley Park

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cairns International AirportCNSLarge Airport
Mareeba AirportMRGMedium Airport
Atherton AirportSmall Airport
Dimbulah AirportSmall Airport
Herberton AirportSmall Airport
Innisfail AirportIFLSmall Airport
Koah AirportSmall Airport
Mont Albion Station AirstripSmall Airport
Mount Garnet AirportSmall Airport
Yalkulka AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Bentley Park

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Lives Lived Well
Spinal Life Healthy Living Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bentley Park

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Therese of the Child Jesus Church Bentley Park

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bentley Park

What is the population of Bentley Park?

Bentley Park has a population of 7,890 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 304.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 32.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Bentley Park expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,750, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $216,800 (23% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,084 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Bentley Park?

Bentley Park enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 327 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 74.5 inches.

How is the job market in Bentley Park?

The unemployment rate in Bentley Park is 6.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $534. There are 750 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bentley Park?

The median home value in Bentley Park is $216,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,084. The homeownership rate is 65.3%.

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