Suburb Profile - Glen Iris VIC

A Glen Iris address is enviable territory for families. Not only is it home to some of the state’s best government and private schools it's also rich in sporting and recreational facilities.

Glen Iris is an inner south-east suburb of Melbourne's Central Business District. Glen Iris is at the heart of Melbourne’s most
prestigious and desirable south eastern suburbs, providing a lifestyle to which many people aspire.

Glen Iris is well connected to Melbourne with a the Glen Iris train station. Credit image: https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au
Glen Iris is well connected to Melbourne with a the Glen Iris train station. Credit image: https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au
Gardiner Creek Trail
Gardiner Creek Trail
Gardiner Train Station recently reopened with a modern upgrade. Credit image: https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au
Gardiner Train Station recently reopened with a modern upgrade. Credit image: https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au
Glen Iris Private. Credit image: https://www.curagroup.com.au/
Glen Iris Private. Credit image: https://www.curagroup.com.au/

People

You will generally find Glen Iris is filled with matured aged people. Many of them are either couples or families, but younger people enjoy the area too. Apartment living is growing popular and introducing more younger professionals.

Lifestyle

It’s easy to enjoy healthy, outdoor pursuits, with parks and reserves clustered around Glen Iris. The valley that borders Gardiners Creek is a peaceful slice of inner-city bushland and Glen Iris Park Wetlands is home to a wide variety of local and migratory birds.

Homes

Glen Iris is a highly sophisticated suburb. With a diverse range of homes from mansions, to newly renovated luxury houses and more recently a modest introduction to boutique Apartments.

Glen Iris Park. Credit image: Karl Bennett
Glen Iris Park. Credit image: Karl Bennett
Harold Holt Swim Centre. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/haroldholtswimcentre
Harold Holt Swim Centre. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/haroldholtswimcentre
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Baba Sus is a pan-Asian cafe with childhood memories from Japan, Taiwan and Thailand . Credit image: http://cafecondiments.blogspot.com/

Primary and Secondary Schools in Glen Iris

Glen Iris is well resourced to feature some of the best state’s government and private schools available.

Glen Iris Primary School

A government Prep - Grade 6 school providing relevant, engaging and differentiated teaching in a supportive environment.

Korowa Anglican Girls' School

A leader in girls’ education since 1890, Korowa is renowned for its academic excellence.

Caulfield Grammar School

Established in 1881 Caulfield Grammar School is a pre-eminent independent co-educational school with five-campuses with 3320 students.

Korowa Anglican Girls' School. Credit image: https://www.korowa.vic.edu.au/
Korowa Anglican Girls' School. Credit image: https://www.korowa.vic.edu.au/
Caulfield Grammar School - Malvern Campus
Caulfield Grammar School - Malvern Campus

Properties in suburbs near Glen Iris

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