Glen Iris vs Pelican Point
The verdict
Glen Iris rates higher for transport (54 vs 44). Pelican Point rates higher for education (47 vs 39). Pelican Point is closer to the coast (2.4 km vs 3.5 km).
Scores
Glen IrisPelican Point
| Glen Iris | Pelican Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 48 |
| Transport | 54 | 44 |
| Education | 39 | 47 |
| Liveability | 48 | 53 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Glen Iris | Pelican Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,143 | 929 |
| Median age | 35 | 53 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,620 | $1,967 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.7% | 31.7% |
| Born in Australia | 75.5% | 76.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.5 |
Growth: Glen Iris Moderate Growth · Pelican Point High Growth
Property
| Glen Iris | Pelican Point | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Glen Iris | Pelican Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 4,518 | 4,521 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 2,132 | 2,153 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 16,195 | 16,146 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 84,294 | 84,294 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Glen Iris | Pelican Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 906 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Glen Iris · Pelican Point
Transport
| Glen Iris | Pelican Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 54 | 44 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 7 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 4.1 km |
Liveability
| Glen Iris | Pelican Point | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.5 km | 2.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 155.7 km | 153.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.3 km | 4.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.1 km | 6.4 km |
Population & growth
| Glen Iris | Pelican Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,143 | 929 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,391 | 982 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,035 | 1,398 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.92% | 1.40% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Glen Iris or Pelican Point?
Glen Iris and Pelican Point have similar residential safety scores (5 and 5/100).
Which has better public transport, Glen Iris or Pelican Point?
Glen Iris has the higher transport score (Glen Iris 54/100 vs Pelican Point 44/100).
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