Glen Iris
VIC 3146 • Greater Melbourne
About Glen Iris
Glen Iris is an established prestige suburb of 26,000 in Boroondara, 10 kilometres southeast of Melbourne's CBD. The Alamein and Glen Waverley lines both serve the suburb, making it well-connected for an inner-eastern location. Leafy streets, heritage homes, and the Gardiners Creek trail define a suburb that exemplifies Melbourne's desirable middle-eastern character.
Life here is comfortable and family-focused—excellent schools including Camberwell High School's nearby zone, substantial parks including Central Park, and high street shopping at High Street and Malvern Road. The community is affluent and established, with families prioritising education and lifestyle. Glen Iris attracts professionals and established families seeking quality homes in a proven suburb with excellent schools and transport.
Glen Iris falls under postcode 3146 and is governed by Boroondara Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ashwood (Southern Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
-
ColesTooronga Road Glen Iris 3146 VIC
Schools
-
Ranfurlie Crescent
-
Peate Avenue
-
Willoby Avenue (Malvern Campus)
-
170 Glen Iris Road
-
172 Burke Road
-
4 Van Ness Avenue
-
Glenvale Road
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. China 1,239
- 2. England 792
- 3. India 680
- 4. Malaysia 462
- 5. New Zealand 403
- 6. Greece 284
- 7. Sri Lanka 225
- 8. South Africa 206
- 9. Hong Kong 194
- 10. United States 192
- 11. Vietnam 172
- 12. Singapore 136
- 13. Italy 123
- 14. Indonesia 121
- 15. Philippines 112
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)