Median house price
$1.97M
+33% change
VIC · Glen Eira Council
Glen Huntly, 3163
Est. population · Jun 2025
5,839
Growth (1 yr)
+3.2%
Growth (5 yr)
+6.8%
Median age
35
Median income
$1,877/wk
Employment rate
67.1%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$1,970,000
Languages at home
43.8%non-English
Most common: Hindi, Mandarin, Russian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Café precinct
- Cycling
Suburb profile
At the heart of the metro area, Glen Huntly is a mid-sized suburb where cafés, culture and everyday convenience overlap. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with schools and childcare nearby. This is a strongly multicultural suburb: overseas-born and multilingual households make up much of the community.
Local schools rate highly against similar suburbs. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses, trams, and trains keep the wider city within easy reach. Housing is expensive relative to much of the state.
Reported crime has been falling recently. Renewal is happening in measured doses, with new development complementing what is already there.
Community and employment, plus growth momentum push the suburb to a good desirability read, even as parks and green space look more ordinary among similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
Glen Huntly snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$590/wk
Population (ERP)
5,839
+3.2% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
12.3%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#99
among Metro Melbourne · Growth area
Safety
52nd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
95th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
93rd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 57.8/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 26% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 1250th in Australia
- State rank
- 323rd in VIC
- Peer rank
- #99 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #228 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 93%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
- $590
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $1,970,000
- Median price change
- +33.1%
Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025; Sep 2025 (council median) · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
5,839(June 2025)
+3.2% annual · +6.8% over 5 years · 95th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +3.2%
- 5-year growth
- +6.8%
- Change in 1 year
- +181
- Change in 5 years
- +372
- Growth rank in VIC
- 95th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~6,200), extrapolated at +1.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 4,905
- Median age
- 35
- Median household income / week
- $1,877
- Dwelling vacancy
- 12.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 312 of 2,543
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Employment rate
- 67.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 325 / 882 / 973 (+ 45 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 323
- Against the person
- 47
- Against property
- 219
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 55.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 104 residents
- State safety percentile
- 51.5th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -22%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage28
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle40
- B43 Steal From A Retail Store47
- B49 Other Theft26
- B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception20
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 11
- Median school ICSEA (11 schools)
- 1,137
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 93th
School list
- Glen Huntly Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1151 · 95th percentile · LBOTE 62% · 308 students · Top SEA quarter 63% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
- St Anthony's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1098 · 84th percentile · LBOTE 49% · 75 students · Top SEA quarter 32% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
- Glen Eira CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1117 · 88th percentile · LBOTE 55% · 883 students · Top SEA quarter 47% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- Kilvington Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1182 · 99th percentile · LBOTE 42% · 758 students · Top SEA quarter 72% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- Caulfield South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1164 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 35% · 472 students · Top SEA quarter 67% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Carnegie Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1146 · 94th percentile · LBOTE 52% · 566 students · Top SEA quarter 58% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Divrei EminehCombined · Independent · ICSEA 932 · 19th percentile · LBOTE 94% · 189 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Melbourne Montessori CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1137 · 93th percentile · LBOTE 44% · 311 students · Top SEA quarter 57% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Ormond Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1158 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 52% · 318 students · Top SEA quarter 62% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- Caulfield Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1133 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 63% · 312 students · Top SEA quarter 53% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
22 public transport stops in this suburb
- Glen Huntly Rail Replacement Bus Stop
- Glen Huntly Railway Station
- Glen Huntly Station
- Glen Huntly Station
- Glen Huntly Station
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
105 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
11 restaurants · 6 cafes · 4 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 1 fast food · 1 bakeries · 2 playgrounds · 1 ev charging
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Good local dining options — 19 food & drink venues nearby
- Decent local green space — 3 parks in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 22 public transport stops
- Good everyday shopping nearby — 8 shops and services
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 1.22
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 3.87
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.61
Food & drink(19)
- BUILDACAKE BakeryBakery
1219 Glen Huntly Road
- Quality CafeCafe
- Remnscnt CafeCafe
1212 Glen Huntly Road
- St. Zita’sCafe
- The ServeryCafe
5 Royal Avenue
- Whyte CafeCafe
1122 Glen Huntly Road
- Workshop GlenhuntlyCafe
1146 Glen Huntly Road
- SubwayFast food
- Burger BlissRestaurant
1170 Glen Huntly Road
- Garlic & Greens Restaurant and BarRestaurant
1168 Glen Huntly Road
- Huntly DumplingsRestaurant
1161 Glen Huntly Road
- Huntly KebabRestaurant
1216 Glen Huntly Road
- IndosariRestaurant
1165 Glen Huntly Road
- Momo GharRestaurant
1166 Glen Huntly Road
- Nagoya Japanese RestaurantRestaurant
1107 Glen Huntly Road
- Ray Asian WokRestaurant
- Swagath Grand Glen HuntlyRestaurant
111 Grange Road
- Swagath Spice KitchenRestaurant
1177 Glen Huntly Road
- Tandoori ZaikaRestaurant
1214 Glen Huntly Road
Shopping(9)
- 7-ElevenConvenience store
- Glenhuntly DiscountsConvenience store
1178 Glen Huntly Road
- Nepsay MartConvenience store
1162 Glen Huntly Road
- Quality GroceriesConvenience store
- India at homeSupermarket
1208 Glen Huntly Road
- Nepsay Mart GlenhuntlySupermarket
- Sarawan Spices Glen HuntlySupermarket
Glen Huntly Road
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Health & services(3)
- Your Health PlaceClinic
1176 Glen Huntly Road
- Medical clinic
- Ramsay PharmacyPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(7)
- Caulfield Judo ClubGym
1147 Glen Huntly Road
- Booran Road ReservePark
1051 Glen Huntly Road
- Park (2)
- Playground (2)
- Sports field
Transport(10)
2 bus stops · 4 tram stops · 4 train stations
Other(29)
- BWSAlcohol
- Bench (7)
- Electric Bikes SuperstoreBicycle
1183 Glen Huntly Road
- Bicycle Parking (4)
- Posh Opp ShoppeClothes
1226 Glen Huntly Road
- Studio FashionClothes
1190 Glen Huntly Road
- Dig StarComputer
1172 Glen Huntly Road
- Drinking water
- Greenstar ElectronicsElectronics
1174 Glen Huntly Road
- WoolworthsEV charging
- Darn Cheap FabricsFabric
1184-1188 Glen Huntly Road
- Glenhuntly OfficeFurniture
- Garden (7)
- InnovationHairdresser
- Enerle MassageMassage
- TattsNewsagent
Glen Huntly Road
- Optical Royale OptometristOptician
- Australia Post Parcel LockerParcel Locker
- Parking (10)
- Parking Space
- Picnic Table (2)
- Post Box
- Australia Post - Glen Huntly LPOPost office
1113 Glen Huntly Road
- Shelter (5)
- ArasShoe Repair
1202 Glen Huntly Road
- Comfort ShoesShoes
- ShoemartShoes
1180 Glen Huntly Road
- Vacant
1224 Glen Huntly Road
- Vacuum Cleaners PlusVacuum Cleaner
1192-1194 Glen Huntly Road
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Booran Road ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 2
- Nearest hospital
- Orthodontist (2.2 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- DoctorDoctor
- Your Health PlaceGlen Huntly RoadClinic
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 119
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 20.4
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 155 mm · ~19 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 186 mm · ~23 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 203 mm · ~25 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 207 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
30 planning-related records
2021· 10 proposals
August 2021
- Construction of two double storey dwellings on a lot24 ROTHSCHILD STREET GLEN HUNTLY 3163NOD issued by a delegate
- Re-subdivision of Lot 1 as created by PS807421C to create Lots 1A and 4 on land adjacent to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1UNIT1101 GRANGE ROAD GLEN HUNTLY 3163Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Removal of drainage and sewerage easements within lots 1 and 2 on TP672898F created on LP6534; and to create sewerage easement E-1 in favour of Lot 1 on TP836896 and Lot 1 on TP61908639 MACGOWAN AVENUE GLEN HUNTLY 3163Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- 2 lot subdivision17 Rothschild StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- To use the existing shop as an office1158 Glen Huntly RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- Construction of two (2) double storey attached dwellings27 MacGowan AvenueNOD issued by a delegate
- The construction of a three storey building comprising three dwellings and altered access to a Road Zone Category 1101 Grange RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a double storey extension to an existing dwelling and construction of a front fence greater than 1.5m high on a lot less than 300 square metresUnit16 Culma StreetNOD issued by the Resp. Authority
February 2021
- Construction of a vergola to an existing dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metresUnit115 Garden AvenueNo permit required
- Use of the land as a tavern, the sale and consumption of liquor and reduction of the associated statutory car parking requirement.1158 Glen Huntly RoadNOD issued by a delegate
2020· 20 proposals
December 2020
- Use of the land for the sale of packaged liqour1180-1182 Glen Huntly RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
November 2020
- Construction of a three storey building comprising eleven dwellings above basement car park2 Augusta StreetNOD issued by a delegate
October 2020
- Existing permit allows: Construction of buildings and works and reduction of the car parking requirements in association with the proposed uses (medical centre (dental surgery) and food and drink premises) Proposed amendment: delete Condition 41062-1064 Glen Huntly RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 5 lot subdivision11 Etna StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of 3 double storey dwellings on a lot24 Royal AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2020
- Buildings and works including a pergola and cool room and use of the land for the sale and consumption of liquor associated with the existing restaurant1168 Glen Huntly RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Ground and First Floor extension to an existing building in Commercial 1 Zone and a reduction in the car parking requirement pursuant to Clause 52.061136 Glen Huntly RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two double storey dwellings on a lot17 Rothschild StreetNOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of a double storey extension to an existing dwelling on lot less than 300 square metresUnit323 Royal AvenueNOD issued by a delegate
August 2020
- 2 lot subdivision7 Woodville AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to an existing building associated with a Section 3 Use (Office) in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone (Pursuant to Clause 63.05).190B Booran RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2020
- Use of the land for the sale and consumption of liquor1062-1064 Glen Huntly RoadNOD issued by a delegate
June 2020
- Use of the land for the sale and consumption of liquor associated with an existing food and drink premises1170 Glen Huntly RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2020
- 2 lot subdivision (plan under Section 32 of the Subdivision Act 1988)197 Grange RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 2 Lot Subdivision25 Turner AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2020
- 2 lot subdivision20 Woodville AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of the land for the sale and consumption of liquor associated with a food and drink premises, a waiver in the car parking requirement and alterations to the building1072-1074 Glen Huntly RoadWithdrawn
February 2020
- 2 lot subdivision6 Foster AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- To subdivide Lot 5 and part of common property 1 on PS823707R in order to create Lot 5A (plan under Section 32 of the Subdivision Act)Unit516 Park AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2020
- Permit allows: Construction of two (2) double storey dwellings Proposed amendments: Minor Change. Remove Tree 6 (as its in bad health) and plant a new canopy20 Woodville AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Roadworks & transport
3 active roadworks / incidents
- Utility Works activities occurring between 20/02/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HINTON ROAD, GRANGE ROAD19 Feb 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
- Utility Works activities occurring between 20/02/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.HINTON ROAD, GRANGE ROAD19 Feb 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
- Utility Works activities occurring between 20/02/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.HINTON ROAD, GRANGE ROAD19 Feb 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Goldstein
- Member of Parliament
- Tim WILSON (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 126,139
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -0.3 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 54.0%Labor 46.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.4 km away).
Coalition 38.5%Labor 61.5%
15.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +61.5 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Carnegie West (Goldstein)Labor 67.8% · Coalition 32.2% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
- Caulfield South EastLabor 41.5% · Coalition 58.5% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
- Caulfield SouthLabor 44.4% · Coalition 55.6% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
- Ormond WestLabor 60.0% · Coalition 40.0% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
- Caulfield South Central (Goldstein)Labor 58.3% · Coalition 41.7% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Glen Eira Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of Victoria.