Glen Iris, VIC 3146 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Glen Iris is an established inner southeastern Melbourne suburb, 10 km from the CBD, served by Glen Iris and Gardiner stations on the Glen Waverley line. It houses professionals and families in a mix of period and modern homes. The median house price stands at $2,612,500 with weekly rents around $1,000.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 26,131
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $2,491 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,179 /week
- Median family income
- $3,447 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Boroondara
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - Inner East
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Higgins
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $1,000 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,830
- Median house price
- $2,612,500
- Rent share of household income
- 40%
Schools
- Glen Iris Primary School
- Sacre Coeur
- Korowa Anglican Girls' School
Transport
- Glen Waverley Line — Glen Iris Station
- Glen Waverley Line — Gardiner Station
Lifestyle & amenities
Glen Iris is home to families and professionals drawn to its strong school options and parklands including Ferndale Park and Gardiners Creek Trail. High Street offers local shops and cafes, with the Harold Holt Swim Centre as a notable community facility.
- 18 cafés
- 22 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 62 parks and reserves
- 13 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 supermarket
- 29 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 648 mm
- Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 9.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 83.2% of the 9,834 resolvable premises in Glen Iris. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 8.4%
- Fibre to the Curb: 3.3%
- Fibre to the Building: 5.1%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 83.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,201 across postcode 3146 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 919 property offences, 125 violent offences, 47 public order offences.
- Wider Boroondara LGA: 5,549 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Glen Iris?
Glen Iris (VIC 3146) had 26,131 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Boroondara local government area.
What is the median rent in Glen Iris?
The median advertised rent in Glen Iris is $1,000/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Glen Iris?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Glen Iris. Nearest include: Glen Iris Primary School, Sacre Coeur, Korowa Anglican Girls' School. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Glen Iris?
Glen Iris is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (83.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Glen Iris?
Across postcode 3146, 1,201 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (919), violent (125), public order (47). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Glen Iris?
In Glen Iris, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (9.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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