Glen Iris vs Picton
The verdict
Glen Iris rates higher for education (39 vs 23). Glen Iris is closer to the coast (3.5 km vs 5.1 km).
Scores
Glen IrisPicton
| Glen Iris | Picton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 32 |
| Transport | 55 | 40 |
| Education | 39 | 23 |
| Liveability | 48 | 32 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Glen Iris | Picton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,143 | 31 |
| Median age | 35 | 54 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,620 | $743 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.7% | 0.0% |
| Born in Australia | 75.5% | 77.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.1 |
Growth: Glen Iris Moderate Growth · Picton Moderate Growth
Property
| Glen Iris | Picton | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Picton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 31 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 668 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 318 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 2,736 | 3,226 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,522 | 14,522 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Glen Iris | Picton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 890 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Glen Iris · Picton
Transport
| Glen Iris | Picton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 55 | 40 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 1 |
| 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 | Picton | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.5 km | 5.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 155.7 km | 156.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.3 km | 6.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.1 km | 5.3 km |
Population & growth
| Glen Iris | Picton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,143 | 31 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,391 | 33 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,035 | 40 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.92% | 1.58% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Glen Iris or Picton?
Glen Iris has the higher transport score (Glen Iris 55/100 vs Picton 40/100).
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