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Lifestyle
Schools include Sacré Cœur School, Korowa Anglican Girls' School, Glen Iris Primary School, Camberwell South Primary School, Saint Cecilia's Primary School
History
Glen Iris is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 10 kilometres south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the Cities of Boroondara and Stonnington local government areas. Glen Iris recorded a population of 25,268 at the 2016 Census.
The suburb was named after the ship called Iris, which belonged to the Royal Navy and was captained by Thomas Henderson. The suburb has its origins in 1852 when Glen Iris was advertised for sale as a property bounded by Gardiners Creek, High Street and a line extending Summerhill Road to Gardiners Creek. Glen Iris Post Office opened on 28 August 1890. The Wesleyan church was established in 1865 and in 1871 land was granted for an adjacent school (now Glen Iris Primary School). By the 1880s reference was made to the Township of Glen Iris. A Mechanics' Institute was established but never completed.
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Real Estate Glen Iris, 3146 Statistics
37yrs
Glen Iris Median Age
Demographic data provided by ABS 2016
Glen Iris Median Property Price
Total properties sold in the last 12 months
House$1,725,000
Apartments / Units$650,000
Townhouses$327,000
Properties in Glen Iris VIC, 3146
Inspection 27 April 2024Auction 18 May 2024Added this week
Caulfield Grammar School - Malvern CampusKorowa Anglican Girls' SchoolSt Cecilia's SchoolSacre CoeurSt Roch's SchoolRowen Street KindergartenAlfred Road KindergartenSummerhill Park KindergartenPapilio Early Learning AshburtonGardiner Preschool IncSamantha's Child Care and KindergartenMalvern Day NurseryKorowa AGS Early Learning Centre for 3 and 4 Year OldsClever Kids Childcare - AshburtonGlen Iris Road KindergartenSt Roch's OSHCCamp Australia - St Cecilia's Primary School OSHCGlen Iris Childcare & KindergartenTeam Holiday - Camberwell SouthTeam Holiday - Glen IrisNino Early Learning Adventures - AshburtonSacre Coeur OshclubThe Hive ELC AshburtonCamberwell South Primary SchoolGlen Iris Primary School
What's the postcode for Glen Iris, VIC?
The postcode for Glen Iris, VIC is 3146.
What's the size of Glen Iris (Vic.)?
Glen Iris (Vic.) is 8.23 square kilometres and has a population of 6649.
What fitness centres are there in Glen Iris (Vic.)?
Goodlife Health Clubs.
What are the most common nationalities?
Demographic
The five most common nationalities of residents are: English, Irish, Scottish, Chinese, Italian.
What supermarkets are there in Glen Iris (Vic.)?
Coles, Leo's Fine Food & Wine.
What bottle shops are there in Glen Iris (Vic.)?
Chaucer Cellars, First Choice, Hartwell Cellars On High.
What pharmacies are there in Glen Iris (Vic.)?
Robinson's Amcal, Glen Iris Pharmacy.
What restaurants are there in Glen Iris (Vic.)?
Little Thai Princess, That Greek Tavern, Mamma Mia, QT' Kitchen, Curry Claridges, Just Italian, So Pho So Good, Buddha Cafe Cambodian Cuisine.
