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Glen Huntly

VIC 3163 • Greater Melbourne

4,905
Population (2021)
$54,600
Median Income
0.89 km²
Area
50m
Elevation
MulticulturalWell-ConnectedAffordable Inner-CityDiverseVillage Feel

About Glen Huntly

Glen Huntly is a diverse inner-south suburb of Melbourne, located approximately 11 kilometres southeast of the CBD in the City of Glen Eira. With a population of around 4,900 and a median age of 35, it is a compact, multicultural suburb with a notable mix of young professionals, students, and families. The suburb has a vibrant, eclectic character shaped by its diverse community.

The Glen Huntly Road shopping strip is the heart of the suburb, offering a variety of multicultural restaurants, cafés, and specialty shops. Residents benefit from excellent public transport with both train and tram access, as well as proximity to Caulfield Racecourse and Monash University's Caulfield campus. The suburb attracts those seeking affordable inner-city living with outstanding transport connections and a strong community feel.

Glen Huntly falls under postcode 3163 and is governed by Glen Eira Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Caulfield (Southern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3163
Urban Area
Glen Eira
LGA
Glen Eira
Federal Electorate
Goldstein
State Electorate
Caulfield (Southern Metropolitan)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.89°, 145.04°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
0.89 km²
Elevation
50m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Glenhuntly Station
0.2 km
3 min
Caulfield Station
1.5 km
18 min
Ormond Station
1.2 km
15 min
Carnegie Station
1 km
12 min

Bus Services

  • 623 — Gardenvale to Glen Waverley 35 min end-to-end
  • 624 — Oakleigh to Elsternwick via Glen Huntly 25 min
  • Tram 67 — Melbourne University to Carnegie 45 min to CBD

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
11 km
By Train
20-25 min to Flinders Street
By Bus
45-50 min (tram 67)
By Car (Peak)
25-35 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
15-20 min

🛣️ Excellent rail access on the Frankston Line; tram 67 runs along Glen Huntly Road providing an alternative route to the city

Walkability Very Walkable

Highly walkable around the Glen Huntly Road strip with shops, restaurants, and transport all within easy walking distance. Compact suburb layout.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Cnr Glen Huntly Road And Manchester Grove Glen Huntly 3163 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$391
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
35 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,040
Census 2021
4,905
▼ 2.7% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$38,428
Income 2021
$54,600
▲ 42.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,239
Born Overseas 2,454

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 843
  • 2. China 188
  • 3. England 137
  • 4. South Africa 97
  • 5. Malaysia 67
  • 6. New Zealand 64
  • 7. Philippines 58
  • 8. Nepal 50
  • 9. Poland 48
  • 10. Sri Lanka 44
  • 11. Indonesia 40
  • 12. Vietnam 36
  • 13. Ireland 31
  • 14. Italy 28
  • 15. Greece 27

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,083
Australian 817
Indian 730
Chinese 448
Irish 403
Scottish 310
Italian 165
Polish 153
Russian 148
German 138

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,216
Both parents born in Australia
2,934
Both parents born overseas
538
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
38.9%
Christianity
22.7%
Hinduism
17.1%
Judaism
10.0%
Buddhism
2.3%
Islam
1.5%
Sikhism
0.5%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
248 (5.1%)
5-14 years
382 (7.8%)
15-19 years
145 (3.0%)
20-24 years
352 (7.2%)
25-34 years
1,300 (26.5%)
35-44 years
885 (18.0%)
45-54 years
506 (10.3%)
55-64 years
421 (8.6%)
65-74 years
406 (8.3%)
75-84 years
197 (4.0%)
85+ years
63 (1.3%)

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