30 Martin Road
312
GLEN IRIS
$1,500,000
Melbourne
Glen Iris vs Surrey Hills
Compare property prices, recent market performance, lifestyle information, schools, transport and current listings across Glen Iris and Surrey Hills.
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Glen Iris and Surrey Hills 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 $2,200,000 in Surrey Hills. Glen Iris's median unit price sits at $679,600, compared with $830,000 in Surrey Hills. Glen Iris recorded an annual house-price decline of 14.3%, while Surrey Hills's figure declined by 4.8% over the matching period. Selling times were similar, with median days on market of 26 days in Glen Iris and 27 days in Surrey Hills. 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.
Side-by-side market snapshot
Compare the latest headline property figures for Glen Iris and Surrey Hills.
| Metric | Glen Iris | Surrey Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.43M | $2.20M |
| Median unit price | $680,000 | $902,000 |
| Annual house price change | -6.99% | -3.93% |
| Median days on market | 26 days | 26 days |
Median sale price comparison
Compare historical median sale prices for houses and apartments in Glen Iris and Surrey Hills.
- Glen Iris
- Surrey Hills
Lifestyle comparison
Compare local shopping, dining, open space and everyday amenities across Glen Iris and Surrey Hills.
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.
Surrey Hills
Surrey Hills offers a more outdoors-focused lifestyle, with parks, trails and open spaces forming a strong part of the local amenity mix, with Surrey Gardens 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 Surrey Hills.
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 Surrey Hills.
Both Glen Iris and Surrey Hills 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). Surrey Hills is served by Surrey Hills and Mont Albert stations on the Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Whitehorse Road. While both suburbs are well connected, Glen Iris and Surrey Hills offer broad rail and tram coverage across Melbourne's eastern suburbs, so buyers should weigh station access against their regular commute.
| Feature | Glen Iris | Surrey Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Closest station | Glen Iris | Surrey Hills |
| Train lines | Glen Waverley | Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein |
| Major trams | 6, 72 | 109, 72 |
| Bus routes | Yes | Yes |
Comparison verdict
A final comparison based on the available property, lifestyle, school and transport information.
Surrey Hills 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 may suit buyers comparing apartment-oriented housing on the latest sales mix, while Surrey Hills may suit buyers comparing detached or house-dominated stock on the latest sales mix. Transport pages for Glen Iris and Surrey Hills 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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