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Glen Iris (Vic.), VIC, 3146

Current weather

13.3°CModerate rain showers

79% humidity · 27.2 km/h wind · 15.9° / 11.5° today · 6.9 mm rain

Desirability index

97.3/100

#9 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Glen Iris (Vic.) is a larger established suburb in the Boroondara area, home to around 26,131 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 1,179 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-1%), roughly 45.1 offences per 1,000 residents, 6 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 31 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
26,131
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$2,491
Dwelling vacancy
10%
Unoccupied private dwellings
1,102 of 11,001
Median monthly mortgage
$2,830
Employment rate
65.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
435 / 1,783 / 2,694

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
1,179
Against the person
121
Against property
901
Rate per 1,000 residents
45.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 216 residents
State safety percentile
42th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-1.1%

Most common offence types

  • B311 Residential Aggravated Burglary61
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary93
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft128
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle319
  • B49 Other Theft70

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
6
Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
1,173
  • Camberwell South Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Glen Iris Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Korowa Anglican Girls' SchoolCombined
  • Sacre CoeurCombined
  • St Cecilia's SchoolPrimary
  • St Roch's SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

109 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Burwood Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Burwood Station
  • Burwood Station
  • Gardiner Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Gardiner Station

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

31 active roadworks / incidents

  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 01/07/2026 and 26/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.MALVERN ROAD, BELMONT AVENUE N30 Jun 2026 – 25 Dec 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 17/04/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.BURKE ROAD, HARRIS AVENUE16 Apr 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 17/04/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MALVERN ROAD, BELMONT AVENUE N16 Apr 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 17/04/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.BURKE ROAD, VALENCY ROAD16 Apr 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 22/04/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HIGH STREET, WANDEEN ROAD21 Apr 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 22/04/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HIGH STREET, BRIXTON RISE21 Apr 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 22/04/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MONASH OUT-HIGH RAMP OF, HIGH STREET21 Apr 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 22/04/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HIGH STREET21 Apr 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 22/04/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HIGH STREET, MUSWELL HILL21 Apr 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 22/04/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HIGH STREET, MONASH OUT-HIGH RAMP OF21 Apr 2026 – 30 Jul 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

323 planning-related records

2022· 1 proposal

  • February 2022

  • Subdivision of the land and the creation of easements
    285A BURKE ROAD GLEN IRIS 3146Permit issued by the RA
2021· 127 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Use of the site as an indoor recreation facility in a Commercial 1 Zone and display of signage in the Heritage Overlay
    1447 MALVERN ROAD GLEN IRIS 3146NOD issued by a delegate
  • Partial demolition and construction of buildings and works to an existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    21 GRANDVIEW ROAD GLEN IRIS 3146NOD issued by a delegate
  • Partial demolition, construction of a fence and buildings and works associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    47 DORRINGTON AVENUE GLEN IRIS 3146Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct and display business identification signage in a Commercial 1 Zone and Heritage Overlay
    1481 MALVERN ROAD GLEN IRIS 3146Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and building and works to a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay and Special Building Overlay
    1730-1732 MALVERN ROAD GLEN IRIS 3146Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and building and works to a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    1654-1656 MALVERN ROAD GLEN IRIS 3146In progress
  • S72 Amendment to approved Planning Permit and/or Plans - The location of the cross over to the rear or the property via Bellman Lane is currently located to centre of the block. We would like to shift the cross over to the south boundary of the block to allow more space in the back yard by shifting the off street parking to this proposed new location
    28 AINTREE ROAD GLEN IRIS 3146Permit issued by a delegate
  • S72 Amendment to approved Planning Permit and/or Plans - Amend size of rear deck
    2 RANFURLIE CRESCENT GLEN IRIS 3146Lapsed
  • Construction of a Solar Energy System attached to a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    21 RANFURLIE CRESCENT GLEN IRIS 3146Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, building and works to a dwelling within NRZ2
    11 VINCENT STREET GLEN IRIS 3146Withdrawn
  • S72 Amendment to the approved Planning Permit and Plans comprising the replacement of the development plans and the deletion of Conditions 1 & 3
    1610 MALVERN ROAD GLEN IRIS 3146NOD issued by a delegate

  • August 2021

  • S72 Amendment to approved Planning Permit and/or Plans - Proposed Balcony screening amendment.
    1432-1436 MALVERN ROAD GLEN IRIS 3146Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a carport and verandah on a lot less than 500m2 in a General Residential Zone
    24 ERICA AVENUE GLEN IRIS 3146Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and buildings and works to a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    11 GLENVALE ROAD GLEN IRIS 3146Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and building and works to a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    125 FINCH STREET GLEN IRIS 3146Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Temporary advertising signage in a Residential Growth Zone
    1536-1542 MALVERN ROAD GLEN IRIS 3146Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works (solar panels, and resurfacing the front porch and steps), partial demolition and construction of a fence associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    5 VALLEYVIEW ROAD GLEN IRIS 3146Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, buildings and works associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    51 DORRINGTON AVENUE GLEN IRIS 3146Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and buildings and works to extend and existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay.
    53 RANFURLIE CRESCENT GLEN IRIS 3146Withdrawn
  • extension to a dwelling (deck) on a lot less than 300sqm in a General Residential Zone
    2/9 ERICA AVENUE GLEN IRIS 3146Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Construction of a new dwelling on land affected by a Special Building Overlay (SBO)
    3 LISTON STREET GLEN IRIS 3146Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two (2) dwellings on a lot
    22 SEATON STREET GLEN IRIS 3146NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    34 GRANDVIEW ROAD GLEN IRIS 3146Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and construction of alterations and additions to existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    27 CELIA STREET GLEN IRIS 3146Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of buildings and works associated with a dwelling in a Special Building Overlay
    8 ALLENBY AVENUE GLEN IRIS 3146Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • S72 Amendment to approved Planning Permit and/or Plans - Inclusion of in ground swimming pool to Private Open Space of Townhouse 1
    128 MILTON PARADE GLEN IRIS 3146Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay,
    1 VALLEYVIEW ROAD GLEN IRIS 3146Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension to a dwelling on a lot under 300sqm in a General Residential Zone
    7/134-136 MILTON PARADE GLEN IRIS 3146Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • S72 Amendment to approved Planning Permit and Plans - comprising revised architectural design of the approved building, internal layout changes, increase in number of dwellings, and reduction in number of car parking space.
    223 BURKE ROAD GLEN IRIS 3146Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and building and works to a dwelling on a lot within a Heritage Overlay and Special Building Overlay
    150 FINCH STREET GLEN IRIS 3146Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extend one dwelling on a lot less than 500 square metres
    6 RIX STREET GLEN IRIS 3146Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and construction of an addition associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    16 HOWITT STREET GLEN IRIS 3146NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construct a temporary building on part of the site for the purpose of being used in association with an existing Medical Centre in a General Residential Zone and a temporary reduction in car parking
    177 BURKE ROAD GLEN IRIS 3146Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two (2) dwellings on a lot
    59 PASCOE STREET GLEN IRIS 3146NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of two (2) dwellings on a lot
    49 PEATE AVENUE GLEN IRIS 3146NOD issued by the Resp. Authority

  • June 2021

  • Partial demolition and construction of alterations and additions associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    48 CELIA STREET GLEN IRIS 3146Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land as an indoor recreation facility (dancing studio) in a General Residential Zone.
    6/18 BRIXTON RISE GLEN IRIS 3146NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a multi-dwelling development and front fence in a General Residential Zone and Residential Growth Zone
    9 GLENTILT ROAD GLEN IRIS 3146Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Construction of alterations and additions associated with a dwelling on a lot under 500 square metres
    72 BATH ROAD GLEN IRIS 3146Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 195 proposals

195 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021… · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

171 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bbq
  • Bench (41)
  • Bicycle Parking (5)
  • Bicycle Repair Station
  • Boroondara City CouncilBicycle Repair Station
  • Barina Road on High StreetBus stop
  • Brixton RiseBus stop
  • Bus stop
  • Estella StreetBus stop
  • Glen Iris StationBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

19 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Back Creek ReservePark
  • Burwood ReservePark
  • Eric Raven ReservePark
  • Ferndale ParkPark
  • Gardiner ParkPark
  • Gardiner Primary ReservePark
  • Glenburn BendPark
  • Glenvale Road PlaygroundPark
  • Hartwell Sports GroundPark
  • Hill 'n' Dale ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
26
Emergency department
On site
  • A Body Wellness Fitness Studiophysiotherapist
  • AlternativeTrent Streetalternative
  • Amcalpharmacy
  • Back On Track Sports Physiophysiotherapist
  • Clinical Myotherapyclinic
  • Delmont Day Programrehabilitation
  • Delmont Private HospitalWarrigal Roadhospital
  • Delmont Warrigal Road Consulting RoomsWarrigal Roaddoctor
  • Dental Hygene Centredentist
  • Dermedique Slin Careclinic

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

3 state heritage places

  • HAROLD HOLT MEMORIAL SWIM CENTRENH0069
  • MALVERN HOUSENH0379
  • ST FAITHS ANGLICAN CHURCHNH2254

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

4 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Rowen Street KindergartenRowen Streetkindergarten
  • Summerhill Park Kindergartenkindergarten
  • childcarechildcare
  • kindergartenkindergarten

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
42
Parks (OSM)
40

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
97.3/100
Cohort rank
#9 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Rowen Street KindergartenchildcareRowen Streetkindergarten
  • Summerhill Park Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • childcarechildcarechildcare
  • kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • HAROLD HOLT MEMORIAL SWIM CENTREheritageNH0069
  • MALVERN HOUSEheritageNH0379
  • ST FAITHS ANGLICAN CHURCHheritageNH2254
  • A Body Wellness Fitness Studiohealthphysiotherapist
  • AlternativehealthTrent Streetalternative
  • Amcalhealthpharmacy

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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