ShaneD

Have been very impressed with Bentleigh since moving early in the year; easy access to health care (dentists, doctors + pathology), public libraries (just newly re-built) and shops. Young families are bound to love Bentleigh as the parks and recreation areas are all leafy, clean and tidy. Schools are rated amongst the most exclusive in Melbourne. Brighton beaches are only a 5 min drive away. There’s a puppy school on Hodgson’s Reserve meaning well behaved quiet suburban dogs. The reserve also offers great sporting facilities with cricket nets, tennis courts, football oval and a super friendly bowls club (Thursday night barefoot bowls and BBQ is hilarious!).

Although the main street, Centre Rd, is a little quirky with tons of bargain shops there is a decent mixture to keep you entertained (hardware, furniture, health + tons of clothes). Both Coles and Woolworths supermarkets are in the area with Greek, Russian, Polish and Chinese delis making for some welcomed variety.