Bentley Park Qld

Bentley Park in Queensland is a suburb on the south-side of Cairns. Indeed, with a population of almost 10,000 it is an important locality.

Bentley Park Qld Postcode

Bentley Park Crime

There are pockets of significant social disadvantage in the suburb. These problems are exacerbated by a lack of public housing and a lack of services to many of the disadvantaged youth in the suburb. This has led to ‘spikes’ in the rates of youth crime, which never fails to attract media attention.

Most crime in the suburb takes the form of ‘break and enter’ and theft. This includes theft of motor vehicles, so be sure to lock up properly and keep your keys in a safe place.

Bentley Park Queensland Map

Bentley Park to Cairns

Translink operates a bus from Robert Rd at Bicentennial Road to Mulgrave Rd at Creedy Street hourly. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 26 min.

By car it is a 15 minute trip from Bentley Park to the CBD, via the Bruce Highway and Ray Jones Drive.

Bentley Park Queensland History

During the late 1990s that part of Edmonton north of Blackfellow’s Creek, was partitioned off as a new suburb, called Bentley Park.

Subsequently, as a result of strong population growth, this suburb has become one of the larger suburbs in the Cairns region.

Swallows landing and Queerah Meatworks are a big part of the history of the area now known as Bentley Park, as is the first plane visit to Cairns, which took place in 1914.

Bentley Park School

There are two significant education facilities in the suburb, St Thereses Primary School and Bentley Park College.

Bentley Park College

Bentley Park College is one of the largest education facilities in Cairns. Consequently, this state funded school is a valuable resource for the fast growing Cairns southern corridor.

Located on McLaughlin Rd, the mission of the college is to provide learning opportunities in Academia, Citizenship, The Arts, Technology and Sport. Many students with strengths in these areas have graduated and gone on to enjoy great success in their chosen career.

Further, there is also a primary school on Robert Road in Bentley Park. With a proud history St Therese is a locally run Catholic school. It is a small, suburban school with a strong sense of community.

Bentley Park Queensland Transport

The Queensland Transport office in Bentley Park is located at shop 18 Bentley Village Shopping Centre , 96 McLaughlin Road Bentley Park.

Bus Service

The suburb is well serviced by a state funded bus service. Consequently, there are numerous bus stops in the suburb. Robert Road is particularly well serviced by buses.

Bentley Park Qld Cycle and Pedestrian Access

Furthermore, the suburb is very well serviced by ‘shared pathways’ that support cycle and pedestrian access. It also connects to the Cairns Southern Cycleway for those wanting to take longer journeys on a safe off-road cycleway.

Bana Gindarja Creek

Bana Gindarja Creek, which was formerly known as Blackfellow Creek, travels along the southern border of this suburb. As a result, the creek separates the suburb from the township of Edmonton.

Sport and Recreation

Sporting

Bentley Park Queensland is home to a number of sporting clubs including South Cairns Cutters AFL. Indeed the ‘cutters’ are a real force in the local AFL competition. Another club particularly popular with children is the South Cairns Gymnastics Club.

Local Parks

Located at 66-76 Robert Rd, Todd Park is a Council park with children’s play equipment. It also has expansive green fields and skate park/bmx facilities.

Skeleton Creek runs along the northern boundary of the park. In addition, there are benches, a drinking fountain, bins and a small car park accessed from Robert Road.

Pubs and Clubs

South Cairns Sports is the only licensed club in the suburb, with cold beer and good food. The club is located at 57-59 Robert Rd (on the corner with Bicentennial Drive).

Bentley Park Real Estate

Bentley Park is known for its family-friendly environment and proximity to essential amenities, Bentley Park is a popular area for homebuyers and investors.

The area features a mix of property types, including single-family homes, townhouses, and apartments. There are also some larger properties and acreage available.

The real estate market in Bentley Park has seen steady growth, with demand driven by its family-friendly atmosphere and proximity to Cairns. The suburb is considered a good investment due to its potential for future growth.

It’s important to research the local market trends and property values. Consulting with local real estate agents can provide insights into the best areas and properties.
Inspection: Always inspect properties personally to get a feel for the neighbourhood and the condition of the property.

Bentley Park Queensland Houses for Sale

Bentley Park, Queensland offers a variety of houses for sale, catering to different budgets and preferences. Here are some examples of properties currently on the market:

For more detailed information and additional listings, you can explore real estate websites such as RealEstatecom and Domain.

Government

The suburb lies within the Local Government Municipality of Cairns Regional Council. Furthermore, it is in Division 2 of the Council representational area.

The area also falls within the State Electorate of Mulgrave and the Electorate of Leichhardt in the Australian Parliament.

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