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Glen Iris vs Toorak

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

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Glen Iris and Toorak 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 $4,675,000 in Toorak. Glen Iris's median unit price sits at $679,600, compared with $860,000 in Toorak. Glen Iris recorded an annual house-price decline of 14.3%, while Toorak's figure declined by 33.1% over the matching period. Glen Iris recorded a shorter median selling period of 26 days, compared with 41 days in Toorak. The figures show a substantial difference in median house price between Glen Iris and Toorak, 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

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Comparable stats for Glen Iris and Toorak
MetricGlen IrisToorak
Median house price$2.43M$4.67M
Median unit price$680,000$921,000
Annual house price change-6.99%-23.49%
Median days on market26 days28 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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Toorak

Toorak 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.

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School comparison

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Transport comparison

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Both Glen Iris and Toorak 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). Toorak is served by Toorak and Hawksburn stations on the Cranbourne, Pakenham, Frankston and Sandringham lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Toorak Road — West Coburg. While both suburbs are well connected, Glen Iris and Toorak 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 Toorak
FeatureGlen IrisToorak
Closest stationGlen IrisToorak
Train linesGlen WaverleyCranbourne, Pakenham, Frankston and Sandringham
Major trams6, 7258, 72
Bus routesYesYes
Road accessDrivers often use Burke Road / Tooronga Road or the nearby Monash FreewayBurke Road buses and arterial links Camberwell Junction and Hawksburn precincts — check PTV

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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 Toorak 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 4 in Toorak under the same search rules. Transport pages for Glen Iris and Toorak 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 Toorak.

Current properties for sale

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