Camberwell West vs Glen Iris
Glen Iris scores higher on walkability (22/100 vs 58/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Camberwell West (1152) sits above Glen Iris (1148).
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Camberwell West and Glen Iris side by side
| Measure | Camberwell West | Glen Iris |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $2,715,000 |
| Median unit | – | $647,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $838/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $600/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1152 | 1148 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 22 | 58 |
| Transit score | 80 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 668 mm | 668 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.7°C | 26.7°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Camberwell West edges out on average school ICSEA (1152 vs 1148).
Camberwell West vs Glen Iris: common questions
Does Camberwell West or Glen Iris have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Camberwell West scores 1152 vs 1148 in Glen Iris. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Camberwell West or Glen Iris?
Glen Iris scores 58/100 on walkability vs 22/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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