Middle Camberwell vs Glen Iris

Glen Iris scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 58/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Middle Camberwell (1156) sits above Glen Iris (1148).

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Middle Camberwell and Glen Iris side by side

MeasureMiddle CamberwellGlen Iris
Price and market
Median house–$2,715,000
Median unit–$647,500
Renting
House rent–$838/wk
Unit rent–$600/wk
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA11561148
Lifestyle and people
Walk score1258
Transit score80100
Bike score100100
Climate
Annual rainfall668 mm668 mm
Mean max, January26.7°C26.7°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
Middle Camberwell edges out on average school ICSEA (1156 vs 1148).

Middle Camberwell vs Glen Iris: common questions

Does Middle Camberwell or Glen Iris have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Middle Camberwell scores 1156 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, Middle Camberwell or Glen Iris?

Glen Iris scores 58/100 on walkability vs 12/100. 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.