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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 IrisPelican Point
Overall4748
Transport5444
Education3947
Liveability4853

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Glen IrisPelican Point
Population3,143929
Median age3553
Median household income (wk)$1,620$1,967
Bachelor degree or higher20.7%31.7%
Born in Australia75.5%76.2%
Avg household size2.72.5

Growth: Glen Iris Moderate Growth · Pelican Point High Growth

Property

Glen IrisPelican Point
Median house priceData not availableData not available
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)Data not availableData not available
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Data not available

Safety

Glen IrisPelican Point
Residential safety score55
Break & enter dwelling /100k4,5184,521
Motor vehicle theft /100k2,1322,153
Domestic assault /100k16,19516,146
Total incidents /100k (all)84,29484,294

Total incidents over time

Schools

Glen IrisPelican Point
Total schools30
Government20
Independent10
Average ICSEA906Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Glen Iris · Pelican Point

Transport

Glen IrisPelican Point
Transport score5444
Train stations00
Bus stops247
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)2.4 km4.1 km

Liveability

Glen IrisPelican Point
Summer max temp28.0°C28.0°C
Winter max temp16.5°C16.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)750750
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks76
Playgrounds1Data not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)3.5 km2.4 km
Distance to CBD (km)155.7 km153.2 km
Nearest beach (km)4.3 km4.2 km
Nearest hospital (km)4.1 km6.4 km

Population & growth

Glen IrisPelican Point
Population (2021)3,143929
Estimated 20253,391982
Projected 20414,0351,398
Annual growth rate1.92%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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Data sources

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