Moving to Glen Iris (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Glen Iris in one place — the GP you will register with, the supermarket you will default to, the cafe that becomes your regular, and the park where you will walk the dog.
Population: 26,131 (ABS Census 2021)
Glen Iris at a Glance
| Need | Glen Iris |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $420–$550/week |
| Restaurants | 45 |
| Cafes | 45 |
| Schools | 10 |
| Parks | 25 |
| Medical | 16 |
| Supermarkets | 6 |
| Pharmacies | 0 |
Your First Week in Glen Iris
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Glen Iris has 16 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Delmont Private Hospital | — | — |
| Ashburton Medical Clinic | 301A High Street, Ashburton | — |
| iehealth | 7 Samarinda Avenue, Ashburton | +61 3 9885 6822 |
| Dr Kristine Meredith | — | — |
| Airlie Women’s Clinic | 1364 Malvern Road | +61 3 9525 1941 |
| Dr Daniel Traum | — | — |
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Coles — 766 Toorak Road
- Leo’s Fine Food & Wine — 1 Summerhill Road
- Fresh Central — 207 High Street, Ashburton
- IGA — 219-221 High Street, Ashburton
- IGA Burwood
- Woolworths — 742 Toorak Road, Hawthorn East
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Glen Iris has 45 restaurants and 45 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Fussy Pots — 199 High Street, Ashburton
- Baba Sus — 15 Bardolph St, Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia
- QT Kitchen — Shop 2/10-12 High St, Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia
- The Bakers Wife — 414-418 Burke Rd, Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia
Day 4-5: Set Up Transport
- Get a Myki card — available at any train station, 7-Eleven, or PTV hub
- Myki Money vs Myki Pass — Money for occasional use, Pass for daily commuters
- Daily cap: $10.60 (Zone 1+2) — you will never pay more than this per day
- Register your Myki at ptv.vic.gov.au — protects your balance if lost
Check PTV Journey Planner for your specific commute from Glen Iris.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Glen Iris has 25 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Gardiner Park
- Central Park
- Burke Road South Reserve
- Back Creek Reserve
- Ferndale Park
- Liston Street Reserve
If You Have Kids
Glen Iris has 10 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Sacré Cœur School | 172-176 Burke Road |
| Korowa Anglican Girls’ School | 10-16 Ranfurlie Crescent |
| Ashburton Primary School | 10A Fakenham Road |
| Caulfield Grammar School Malvern Campus | 5-15 Willoby Avenue |
| Glen Iris Primary School | 170 Glen Iris Road |
Cost of Living in Glen Iris
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $420–$550/week |
| Groceries (weekly, single) | $80–$120 |
| Myki transport (monthly) | ~$165 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $150–$250 |
| Internet (monthly) | $60–$90 |
| Flat white (daily) | $4.50–$5.50 |
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for the full breakdown.
Should You Move to Glen Iris?
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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