Glen Iris
VIC 3146 · Boroondara
26,131 (2021) → 27,121 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Glen Iris is a moderate growth suburb in Boroondara, VIC 3146, about 10km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $2.50M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 7 schools, a transport score of 99/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Glen Iris has an overall score of 95/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 63/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (4.74%), England (3.03%), India (2.6%), Malaysia (1.77%), New Zealand (1.54%)
Top languages: Mandarin (6.2%), Greek (2.79%), Cantonese (1.51%), Hindi (0.92%), Italian (0.84%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1121 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Glen Iris Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1193
- Korowa Anglican Girls' SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1189
- St Cecilia's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1178
- Sacre CoeurCombined · CatholicICSEA 1173
- Camberwell South Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1172
- St Roch's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1150
- Caulfield Grammar School - Malvern CampusCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Ashburton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1147
- St Michael's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1156
- Hartwell Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1182
- Lloyd Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1169
- Solway Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1161
- St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1172
- Alia CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1117
- The Currajong SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1125
- Auburn South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1167
- St Dominic's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1181
- Bialik CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.5kmICSEA 1159
- Auburn High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1137
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Glen Iris
Is Glen Iris safe?
Glen Iris has a residential safety score of 63/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,544 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Glen Iris?
In Glen Iris, the .
How far is Glen Iris from Melbourne CBD?
Glen Iris is about 10.1 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 28 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Glen Iris?
Glen Iris has 7 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1176 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Glen Iris?
Glen Iris has a transport score of 99/100 and 51 bus stops.