Glen Iris is a suburb of Melbourne, postcode 3146, located in the City of Boroondara; City of Stonnington in the State Electorate of victoria, 10klms from Melbourne City Centre. Current population is 25268.

Median House price in Glen Iris is $2,107,500, 145% above the Melbourne-wide median of $859,097. The median price for a Unit in Glen Iris is $705,000, 57% above the Melbourne-wide median of $450,00.

Situated 10km south-east of Melbourne?s CBD, Glen Iris lies in the local government areas of Boroondara and Stonnington. The most recent Census (2016) recorded its population as just over 25,000.

With its open uncluttered layout and spacious period homes, Glen Iris attracts young singles, couples and families who want to live close to the city, but still prefer a little more breathing space.

Stockland Tooronga is the main shopping centre, with its supermarket and delicatessens, whilst on High Street you will find the more traditional local stores. Burke Road and Malvern Road are the two other main thoroughfares in this well-established suburb.

And when you?re all shopped out, you can grab a tasty bite or just a delicious coffee at Mr Foxx, on Malvern Road, or enjoy a swim at the Harold Holt Swim Centre.

Glen Iris has two train stations and a good supply of trams and buses, so getting around by public transport is never a problem. And the nearby Monash freeway gives you quick access to more distant destinations.

The streets of Glen Iris are unquestionably pretty, with their spacious period houses, including some fine Art Deco buildings and a sprinkling of large California bungalows. If you don?t need so much space, you can choose from a selection of attractive townhouses or one of many apartments, ranging from 1960s blocks to the very latest designs in modern apartment complexes.

So if you want to enjoy a suburban lifestyle, but still have the city more or less on your doorstep, Glen Iris is definitely worth a look. With its great schools and public transport, its elegant period housing and contemporary apartments and lots of delightful little nooks to explore, it has lots to offer both singles and families alike.