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Glen Iris vs Mont Albert

Compare property prices, recent market performance, lifestyle information, schools, transport and current listings across Glen Iris and Mont Albert.

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Glen Iris and Mont Albert 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 $2,235,000 in Mont Albert. Glen Iris's median unit price sits at $679,600, compared with $770,000 in Mont Albert. Glen Iris recorded an annual house-price decline of 14.3%, while Mont Albert's figure declined by 10.2% over the matching period. Selling times were similar, with median days on market of 26 days in Glen Iris and 27 days in Mont Albert. Median house prices differ between the two suburbs, with Glen Iris 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.

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Comparable stats for Glen Iris and Mont Albert
MetricGlen IrisMont Albert
Median house price$2.43M$2.23M
Median unit price$680,000$830,000
Annual house price change-6.99%-10.81%
Median days on market26 days27 days

Median sale price comparison

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Lifestyle comparison

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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.

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Mont Albert

Mont Albert offers a more outdoors-focused lifestyle, with parks, trails and open spaces forming a strong part of the local amenity mix, with South Surrey 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.

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School comparison

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Transport comparison

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Both Glen Iris and Mont Albert 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). Mont Albert is served by Mont Albert and Union stations on the Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Whitehorse Road — CBD, Docklands and Box Hill. While both suburbs are well connected, Glen Iris and Mont Albert offer broad rail and tram coverage across Melbourne's eastern suburbs, so buyers should weigh station access against their regular commute.

Transport features for Glen Iris and Mont Albert
FeatureGlen IrisMont Albert
Closest stationGlen IrisMont Albert
Train linesGlen WaverleyLilydale, Belgrave and Alamein
Major trams6, 72109, 72
Bus routesYesYes
Road accessDrivers often use Burke Road / Tooronga Road or the nearby Monash FreewayEastern Freeway (M3) approaches lie north-east for arterial driving.

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Comparison verdict

A final comparison based on the available property, lifestyle, school and transport information.

Mont Albert may suit buyers prioritising a lower median entry price, while Glen Iris 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 1 in Mont Albert under the same search rules. Transport pages for Glen Iris and Mont Albert 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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