Living in Glen Iris: What the Data Shows (2026)
Glen Iris has 179 verified businesses and amenities. Here is exactly what you get as a resident.
Population: 26,131 (ABS Census 2021)
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 45 |
| Cafes | 45 |
| Bars & Pubs | 21 |
| Schools | 10 |
| Parks | 25 |
| Medical | 16 |
| Supermarkets | 6 |
| Gyms | 11 |
| Total | 179 |
Glen Iris is top-tier amenity density.
Food & Drink
90 dining options — 45 restaurants and 45 cafes.
Top restaurants: That Greek Tavern, Coriander Thai, Bellezza Restaurant, Central Park Pizza, Mamma Mia, Il Birrificio Pizzeria
Top cafes: Fussy Pots, Baba Sus, QT Kitchen, The Bakers Wife, Little Chloe Café
Green Space
25 parks. Most residents are within walking distance of a park.
Notable parks: Gardiner Park, Central Park, Burke Road South Reserve, Back Creek Reserve, Ferndale Park
Daily Essentials
- Supermarkets: 6 — Coles, Leo’s Fine Food & Wine, Fresh Central, IGA
- Medical: 16 facilities
- Gyms: 11 fitness centres
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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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