Davenport vs Glen Iris
The verdict
Glen Iris rates higher for liveability (48 vs 27). Glen Iris is closer to the coast (3.5 km vs 6.6 km).
Scores
DavenportGlen Iris
| Davenport | Glen Iris | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 47 |
| Transport | 40 | 54 |
| Education | 22 | 39 |
| Liveability | 27 | 48 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Davenport | Glen Iris | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8 | 3,143 |
| Median age | 53 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $966 | $1,620 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 0.0% | 20.7% |
| Born in Australia | 62.5% | 75.5% |
| Avg household size | 1.4 | 2.7 |
Growth: Davenport — · Glen Iris Moderate Growth
Property
| Davenport | Glen Iris | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| 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
Data not available
Safety
| Davenport | Glen Iris | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 4,518 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 2,132 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 12,500 | 16,195 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 84,294 | 84,294 |
Davenport is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Davenport | Glen Iris | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 906 |
See the full school list on each profile: Davenport · Glen Iris
Transport
| Davenport | Glen Iris | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 40 | 54 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 24 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.2 km | 2.4 km |
Liveability
| Davenport | Glen Iris | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 750 | 750 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.6 km | 3.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 159.1 km | 155.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.5 km | 4.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.5 km | 4.1 km |
Population & growth
| Davenport | Glen Iris | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8 | 3,143 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8 | 3,391 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | 4,035 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.00% | 1.92% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Davenport or Glen Iris?
Glen Iris has the higher transport score (Davenport 40/100 vs Glen Iris 54/100).
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