30 Martin Road
312
GLEN IRIS
$1,500,000
Melbourne
Canterbury vs Glen Iris
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Canterbury and Glen Iris comparison summary
A concise comparison of the latest property figures and the most relevant differences between the two suburbs.
The latest comparison places Canterbury's median house price at $3,260,000, compared with $2,416,000 in Glen Iris. Canterbury's median unit price sits at $912,000, compared with $679,600 in Glen Iris. Canterbury recorded an annual house-price decline of 32.2%, while Glen Iris's figure declined by 14.3% over the matching period. Glen Iris recorded a shorter median selling period of 26 days, compared with 29 days in Canterbury. The figures show a substantial difference in median house price between Glen Iris and Canterbury, while other headline measures on this page help place those medians in context. Both suburbs recorded house-price movement in the same direction over the matching annual period.
Side-by-side market snapshot
Compare the latest headline property figures for Canterbury and Glen Iris.
| Metric | Canterbury | Glen Iris |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.26M | $2.43M |
| Median unit price | $995,000 | $680,000 |
| Annual house price change | -13.15% | -6.99% |
| Median days on market | 28 days | 26 days |
Median sale price comparison
Compare historical median sale prices for houses and apartments in Canterbury and Glen Iris.
- Canterbury
- Glen Iris
Lifestyle comparison
Compare local shopping, dining, open space and everyday amenities across Canterbury and Glen Iris.
Canterbury
Canterbury presents a mixed residential lifestyle where dining and cafés, parks and open space, everyday shopping and services and train, tram and bus and road access share prominence, with Canterbury Gardens among the area's notable open spaces. The suburb supports practical day-to-day routines without leaning heavily on a single amenity type or evening economy.
Glen Iris
Glen Iris is shaped by its concentration of cafés, restaurants and evening venues, with food and drink forming a noticeable part of everyday life rather than a background convenience. Parks, trails and open space provide balance within the suburb, while train, tram and bus and road connections and everyday shopping support practical access across the area.
School comparison
Review nearby schools and education options listed for Canterbury and Glen Iris.
Canterbury
Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar
Independent
34 Scott St, Canterbury VIC 3126, Australia
Camberwell Grammar School
Independent
55 Mont Albert Rd, Canterbury VIC 3126, Australia
Canterbury Primary School
Government
Molesworth St, Canterbury VIC 3126, Australia
Canterbury Girls Secondary College
Government
16 Mangarra Rd, Canterbury VIC 3126, Australia
Camberwell Girls Grammar School
Independent
2 Torrington St, Canterbury VIC 3126, Australia
Camberwell High School
Government
100A Prospect Hill Rd, Canterbury VIC 3126, Australia
Glen Iris
St Roch'S School
Catholic
5 Glenvale Rd, Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia
St Cecilia'S School
Catholic
4 Van Ness Ave, Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia
Sacre Coeur
Catholic
172 Burke Rd, Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia
Camberwell South Primary School
Government
4 Peate Ave, Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia
Korowa Anglican Girls' School
Independent
10-16 Ranfurlie Cres, Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia
Glen Iris Primary School
Government
170 Glen Iris Rd, Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia
Transport comparison
Compare train, tram, bus and road connections available across Canterbury and Glen Iris.
Both Canterbury and Glen Iris provide excellent public transport, but they cater to different commuting needs. Canterbury is served by Canterbury and Chatham stations on the Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Whitehorse Road. Glen Iris is served by Glen Iris and Gardiner stations on the Glen Waverley lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Malvern Road — terminates in Glen Iris (Moreland corridor via CBD fringe). While both suburbs are well connected, Canterbury and Glen Iris offer broad rail and tram coverage across Melbourne's eastern suburbs, so buyers should weigh station access against their regular commute.
| Feature | Canterbury | Glen Iris |
|---|---|---|
| Closest station | Canterbury | Glen Iris |
| Train lines | Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein | Glen Waverley |
| Major trams | 109, 72 | 6, 72 |
| Bus routes | Yes | Yes |
Comparison verdict
A final comparison based on the available property, lifestyle, school and transport information.
Glen Iris may suit buyers prioritising a lower median entry price, while Canterbury sits at a higher headline house median on the latest snapshot. Canterbury may suit buyers comparing detached or house-dominated stock on the latest sales mix, while Glen Iris may suit buyers comparing apartment-oriented housing on the latest sales mix. Each suburb lists 6 nearby schools on this site using the same search rules. Transport pages for Canterbury and Glen Iris cover train, tram and bus and road connections. The better fit depends on buyer priorities, so compare individual properties, school requirements, transport routes and current listings for Canterbury and Glen Iris.
Current properties for sale
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