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Glen Iris vs Windsor

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

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Glen Iris and Windsor 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 $1,350,000 in Windsor. Glen Iris's median unit price sits at $760,000, compared with $470,000 in Windsor. The figures show a substantial difference in median house price between Windsor 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

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Comparable stats for Glen Iris and Windsor
MetricGlen IrisWindsor
Median house price$2.41M$1.56M
Median unit price$693,000$546,000
Annual house price change-7.67%+7.59%
Median days on market26 days26 days

Median sale price comparison

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Lifestyle comparison

Compare local shopping, dining, open space and everyday amenities across Glen Iris and Windsor.

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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Windsor

Windsor offers a more outdoors-focused lifestyle, with parks, trails and open spaces forming a strong part of the local amenity mix, with Prahran Square 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

Compare train, tram, bus and road connections available across Glen Iris and Windsor.

Both Windsor and Glen Iris provide excellent public transport, but they cater to different commuting needs. Windsor offers quick access to Melbourne's CBD via Windsor and Prahran stations, supported by frequent tram services along High Street — Glen Iris to CBD via Prahran and Chapel Street — Richmond. 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). While both suburbs are well connected, Windsor is often preferred for fast inner-city access, whereas Glen Iris offers broader rail connectivity across Melbourne's eastern suburbs.

Transport features for Glen Iris and Windsor
FeatureGlen IrisWindsor
Closest stationGlen IrisWindsor
Train linesGlen WaverleySandringham
Major trams6, 726, 78, 12
Bus routesYesYes

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Comparison verdict

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

Windsor 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 2 in Windsor under the same search rules. Transport pages for Glen Iris and Windsor 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 Windsor. Buyers should compare individual properties, school requirements, transport routes and current listings before deciding which suburb better matches their budget and day-to-day needs.

Current properties for sale

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