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Glen Iris vs Malvern East
Compare property prices, recent market performance, lifestyle information, schools, transport and current listings across Glen Iris and Malvern East.
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Glen Iris and Malvern East 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 $2,239,000, compared with $1,725,000 in Malvern East. Glen Iris's median unit price sits at $760,000, compared with $631,000 in Malvern East. The figures show a substantial difference in median house price between Malvern East and Glen Iris, while other headline measures on this page help place those medians in context. Historical charts below provide further context on how house and apartment prices have moved across both suburbs. Use the side-by-side figures and charts on this page to review how each suburb compares before inspecting individual properties.
Side-by-side market snapshot
Compare the latest headline property figures for Glen Iris and Malvern East.
| Metric | Glen Iris | Malvern East |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.41M | $2.06M |
| Median unit price | $693,000 | $680,000 |
| Annual house price change | -7.67% | -8.44% |
| Median days on market | 26 days | 25 days |
Median sale price comparison
Compare historical median sale prices for houses and apartments in Glen Iris and Malvern East.
- Glen Iris
- Malvern East
Lifestyle comparison
Compare local shopping, dining, open space and everyday amenities across Glen Iris and Malvern East.
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 East
Malvern East offers a more outdoors-focused lifestyle, with parks, trails and open spaces forming a strong part of the local amenity mix, with Ardrie Park among the area's notable open spaces. Everyday shopping, transport and health services remain accessible throughout the suburb, while green space provides a clear point of difference in how the suburb feels day to day.
School comparison
Review nearby schools and education options listed for Glen Iris and Malvern East.
Glen Iris
St Cecilia'S School
Catholic
4 Van Ness Ave, Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia
Camberwell South Primary School
Government
4 Peate Ave, Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia
Sacre Coeur
Catholic
172 Burke Rd, 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
St Roch'S School
Catholic
5 Glenvale Rd, Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia
Malvern East
Lloyd Street Primary School
Government
6 Lloyd St, Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia
Malvern Primary School
Government
17 Tooronga Rd, Malvern East VIC 3144, Australia
The Currajong School
Independent
90 Darling Rd, Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia
Malvern Valley Primary School
Government
1A Abbotsford Ave, Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia
St Mary'S School
Catholic
87 Manning Rd, Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia
Transport comparison
Compare train, tram, bus and road connections available across Glen Iris and Malvern East.
Both Glen Iris and Malvern East 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 East is served by East Malvern and Darling stations on the Sandringham, Glen Waverley, Cranbourne and Frankston lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Dandenong Road — city. While both suburbs are well connected, Glen Iris and Malvern East 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 East |
|---|---|---|
| Closest station | Glen Iris | East Malvern |
| Train lines | Glen Waverley | Cranbourne, Frankston, Sandringham and Glen Waverley |
| Major trams | 6, 72 | 5, 3, 64 |
| Bus routes | Yes | Yes |
| Road access | Drivers often use Burke Road / Tooronga Road or the nearby Monash Freeway | Monash Freeway |
Comparison verdict
A final comparison based on the available property, lifestyle, school and transport information.
Malvern East may suit buyers prioritising a lower median entry price, while Glen Iris sits at a higher headline house median on the latest snapshot. Glen Iris lists 6 nearby schools compared with 5 in Malvern East under the same search rules. Transport pages for Glen Iris and Malvern East 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 Glen Iris and Malvern East.
Current properties for sale
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