30 Martin Road
312
GLEN IRIS
$1,500,000
Melbourne
Glen Iris vs Malvern
Compare property prices, recent market performance, lifestyle information, schools, transport and current listings across Glen Iris and Malvern.
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Glen Iris and Malvern comparison summary
A concise comparison of the latest property figures and the most relevant differences between the two suburbs.
The latest comparison places Glen Iris's median house price at $2,416,000, compared with $2,765,500 in Malvern. Glen Iris's median unit price sits at $679,600, compared with $647,500 in Malvern. Glen Iris recorded an annual house-price decline of 14.3%, while Malvern's figure rose by 3.2% over the matching period. Selling times were similar, with median days on market of 26 days in Glen Iris and 27 days in Malvern. Median house prices differ between the two suburbs, with Malvern recording the higher headline median on the latest snapshot. Current selling timelines remain closely aligned on the latest days-on-market figures for both suburbs.
Side-by-side market snapshot
Compare the latest headline property figures for Glen Iris and Malvern.
| Metric | Glen Iris | Malvern |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.43M | $2.77M |
| Median unit price | $680,000 | $670,000 |
| Annual house price change | -6.99% | +2.62% |
| Median days on market | 26 days | 27 days |
Median sale price comparison
Compare historical median sale prices for houses and apartments in Glen Iris and Malvern.
- Glen Iris
- Malvern
Lifestyle comparison
Compare local shopping, dining, open space and everyday amenities across Glen Iris and Malvern.
Glen Iris
Glen Iris 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 Chadstone Shopping Centre 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.
Malvern
Malvern 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
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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 Glen Iris and Malvern.
Both Glen Iris and Malvern provide excellent public transport, but they cater to different commuting needs. 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). Malvern is served by Malvern and Gardiner stations on the Frankston, Sandringham, Glen Waverley and Cranbourne lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Glenferrie Road — Malvern terminus to CBD via Prahran. While both suburbs are well connected, Glen Iris and Malvern offer broad rail and tram coverage across Melbourne's eastern suburbs, so buyers should weigh station access against their regular commute.
| Feature | Glen Iris | Malvern |
|---|---|---|
| Closest station | Glen Iris | Malvern |
| Train lines | Glen Waverley | Cranbourne, Frankston, Sandringham and Glen Waverley |
| Major trams | 6, 72 | 6, 5, 16, 72 |
| Bus routes | Yes | Yes |
| Road access | Drivers often use Burke Road / Tooronga Road or the nearby Monash Freeway | Monash Freeway (M1) approaches lie to the south-east for arterial driving. |
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 Malvern sits at a higher headline house median on the latest snapshot. Both suburbs may suit buyers comparing apartment-oriented housing on the latest sales mix. Glen Iris lists 6 nearby schools compared with 3 in Malvern under the same search rules. Transport pages for Glen Iris and Malvern cover train, tram and bus and road connections. Current days-on-market figures are similar, so the clearer distinction may lie in pricing, housing mix and local amenities rather than selling speed.
Current properties for sale
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