Glen Iris

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House Median
This Suburb $2,715,000
Melbourne Avg $1,083,043
Unit Median
This Suburb $647,500
Melbourne Avg $590,597
Safety Index
Crime Rate 3,777
VIC Average 6,810
Chinese Population
This Suburb 12.1%
VIC Average 6.6%
VCE Schools
Local Schools 2
Nearby Top Schools 6
Train Access
Local Station Yes
Nearby Station Yes

Glen Iris Property & Rent

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2014-2024) | Rent data: LGA regional average (2025 Q1)

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$2.7M
House Growth
+58% 2014-2024
Unit Price
$648K
Unit Growth
+33% 2014-2024
3BR House
$820/week
2BR House
$650/week
3BR Unit
$820/week
2BR Unit
$595/week

Glen Iris Safety

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)
Very Safe
Crime Rate 3,777 per 100,000 Below VIC average (6,810)
987
Total Annual Incidents

Crime Type Distribution Click category for details

A - Against Person 97 9.8%

Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety

B - Property Crime 783 79.3%

Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type

C - Drug Offences 13 1.3%

Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances

D - Public Order 23 2.3%

Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct

E - Justice Procedures 71 7.2%

Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court

F - Other Offences 0 0%

Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences

Glen Iris Community Overview

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

26,131
Total Population
3,175
People/km² Density
12.1%
Chinese Population
Above Average

Main Ethnicities

1
English
8,408 people
32.2%
2
Aust
7,436 people
28.5%
3
Irish
3,243 people
12.4%
4
Chinese
3,172 people
12.1%
5
Scottish
2,827 people
10.8%

Transport

11.0 km
Distance to CBD
14 mins
Drive to CBD
23 mins
Transit to CBD
Has Station
Local train station

📍 About Glen Iris

GLEN IRIS is positioned in Eastern Melbourne and recorded a population of 26,131 residents with a density of 3,175 people per square kilometre, according to the ABS 2021 Census.

Property: The suburb commands premium property prices, with Data Vic Q2 2025 showing a median house price of $2.7M, representing a substantial 58% increase over the past 10 years. Units are more accessible at a median price of $0.6M, having risen 33% over the same period.

Education: Educational opportunities include quality private schooling, with Korowa Anglican Girls' School achieving a strong #26 ranking among private schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.

Safety: Glen Iris offers excellent security for residents, with Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 showing a crime rate of 3,777 per 100,000 people - significantly lower at 0.55x the Victorian average of 6,810, making it a very safe area.

Demographics: The suburb enjoys cultural diversity, with Chinese residents representing 12.10% of the population (approximately 3,161 people), contributing to a moderate Chinese presence in the community.

Transport: Commuting to the city is highly convenient, with Glen Iris situated approximately 11.0km from the CBD - just 14 minutes by car. The suburb benefits from its own train station on the Glen Waverley line, providing excellent public transport connectivity.