Glen Iris vs Central Park
Central Park scores higher on walkability (58/100 vs 98/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Glen Iris (1148) sits above Central Park (1145).
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Glen Iris and Central Park side by side
| Measure | Glen Iris | Central Park |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1148 | 1145 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 58 | 98 |
| Transit score | 100 | 40 |
| 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
- Glen Iris edges out on average school ICSEA (1148 vs 1145).
Glen Iris vs Central Park: common questions
Does Glen Iris or Central Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Glen Iris scores 1148 vs 1145 in Central Park. 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, Glen Iris or Central Park?
Central Park scores 98/100 on walkability vs 58/100. 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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