Glen Iris at a glance
Median house
$2,715,000
Median unit
$647,500
Walk score
58
Somewhat walkable
Population
26.1k
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Glen Iris.
The postcode for Glen Iris is 3146 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Glen Iris is $2,715,000.
Glen Iris (3146) sits in the Stonnington region of Victoria. The median house here is $2,715,000, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Glen Iris has roughly 26,131 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Glen Iris scores 58/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with workable public transport options. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Glen Iris's population at 26,131, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
26,131
Median age
40
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $2,715,000 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $647,500, roughly 76% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $543,000. Prices sit well above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$2,715,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $647,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$838/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$600/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$2,715,000
$647,500
26,131
Median age: 40
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.61% (median rent $838/wk against a $2,715,000 price tag). Units yield 4.82% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.61%
Based on $2,715,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.82%
Based on $647,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
996
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
58
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Glen Iris.
Local schools for Glen Iris
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Glen Iris Primary School
Camberwell South Primary School
Lloyd Street Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Glen Iris.
- What is the median house price in Glen Iris?
- The median house price in Glen Iris, VIC 3146 is $2,715,000. The median unit price is $647,500.
- What is the Glen Iris postcode?
- Glen Iris is in the 3146 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Stonnington region.
- Where is Glen Iris?
- Glen Iris is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3146. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Stonnington region.
- What is the average rent in Glen Iris?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $838, for units it's $600.
- What schools are in Glen Iris?
- There are 20 schools serving Glen Iris on this page, including St Roch's School, Korowa Anglican Girls' School, Sacre Coeur.
- How walkable is Glen Iris?
- Glen Iris has a Walk Score of 58 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Glen Iris?
- Glen Iris is close to Tooronga, Wattletree Road Po, Central Park, Middle Camberwell, Camberwell West.
- What is the population of Glen Iris?
- The population of Glen Iris is approximately 26,131 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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