Overall score
Camberwell
61.7/100
Glen Iris
60.7/100
Camberwell vs Glen Iris, VIC Suburb Comparison
Camberwell for families; Glen Iris for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CamberwellGlen Iris
Crime rate
Camberwell
64.6 / 1k
Glen Iris
44.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Camberwell
754
Glen Iris
384
Population
Camberwell
21,965
Glen Iris
26,131
Metric leadCamberwell 5Glen Iris 53 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesCamberwell
- Best for investmentGlen Iris
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Camberwell | Glen Iris |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.7/100 | 60.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.8/100 | 45.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 64.6 / 1k | 44.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | 19 |
| Public transport stops | 175 | 106 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 754 | 384 |
| Planning activity | 308 | 323 |
| Green cover | 5.2% | 8.6% |
| Population | 21,965 | 26,131 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Camberwell is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Glen Iris is a lively metro larger suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Camberwell is stronger for schools and education options, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities; Glen Iris answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
Choose Camberwell if you are weighing investors and households prioritising schools; lean toward Glen Iris for retirees and families.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.