Camberwell vs Glen Iris
The verdict
Glen Iris is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.50M versus $2.61M in Camberwell. Glen Iris is closer to the coast (8.1 km vs 9.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Camberwell rates higher (69 vs 63/100 in Glen Iris).
Scores
| Camberwell | Glen Iris | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 95 |
| Transport | 99 | 99 |
| Education | 93 | 93 |
| Liveability | 96 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Camberwell | Glen Iris | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,965 | 26,131 |
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,457 | $2,491 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 71.0% | 71.7% |
| Born in Australia | 65.8% | 69.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Camberwell Moderate Growth · Glen Iris Moderate Growth
Property
| Camberwell | Glen Iris | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.61M | $2.50M |
| Median unit price | $900K | $734K |
| House price YoY | 8.8% | -11.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Camberwell | Glen Iris | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 69 | 63 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 565 | 608 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 278 | 341 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 91 | 111 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,867 | 3,544 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Camberwell | Glen Iris | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 7 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,161 | 1,176 |
See the full school list on each profile: Camberwell · Glen Iris
Transport
| Camberwell | Glen Iris | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 51 | 51 |
| Light rail stops | 74 | 28 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 28 | 28 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 420 m | 720 m |
Liveability
| Camberwell | Glen Iris | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 6 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 54 | 21 |
| Parks | 26 | 37 |
| Playgrounds | 15 | 16 |
| Swimming pools | 469 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 8 | 8 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.4 km | 8.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.1 km | 10.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.4 km | 8.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.4 km | 2.9 km |
Population & growth
| Camberwell | Glen Iris | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 21,965 | 26,131 |
| Estimated 2025 | 22,529 | 27,121 |
| Projected 2041 | 26,282 | 31,266 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.64% | 0.93% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Camberwell or Glen Iris?
Camberwell has the higher residential safety score (Camberwell 69/100 vs Glen Iris 63/100).
Which is more affordable, Camberwell or Glen Iris?
Glen Iris is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.50M versus $2.61M.
Which has better schools, Camberwell or Glen Iris?
Glen Iris has a higher average school ICSEA (Camberwell 1161 vs Glen Iris 1176; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Camberwell or Glen Iris?
Camberwell and Glen Iris have similar transport scores.
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