Full-time 29.7%Part-time 16.1%Unemployed 2.9%Not in labour 51.4%
Dwelling Types
Glen Iris
House 95.0%Semi-detached 3.7%Flat/Unit 1.3%
Commute Mode
Glen Iris
Car 92.4%Transit 1.5%Bicycle 0.6%Walk 2.1%WFH 3.4%
Country of Birth
Australia
75.5%
England
3.7%
Philippines
3.5%
New Zealand
2.8%
Malaysia
1.0%
Language at Home
English only
86.2%
Mandarin
1.5%
Italian
0.4%
Cantonese
0.4%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Glen Iris
Is Glen Iris safe?
Glen Iris has a safety score of 30/100, which is below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Violent crime rates are higher than property crime, which is unusual for Perth. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: East Bunbury (25/100), Pelican Point (WA) (61/100), Carey Park (13/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Glen Iris?
Median weekly rent in Glen Iris is $650/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: East Bunbury ($600/wk), Pelican Point (WA) ($760/wk), Carey Park ($580/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Glen Iris?
Glen Iris has a school rating of 48/100 across 2 schools, which is around average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Grace Christian School (Combined), Picton Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Glen Iris affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Glen Iris is $693K, up 17.1% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $593K. For renters, median weekly rent is $650/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: East Bunbury ($681K), Pelican Point (WA) ($1.1M), Carey Park ($575K). (Data as of July 2026)
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Glen Iris is a fast-growing land estate on the outskirts of Bunbury in WA's South West. Once considered accessible, land prices have climbed steeply as available lots grow scarce, with blocks approaching $1 million raising eyebrows online. The suburb suits families building new homes who want a quiet, residential lifestyle with access to Bunbury's services. Like most fringe estates, it is car-dependent and still developing its local character. Houses here have a median value of $693k and rent of $650/week, 32% below the Perth metro median.
Safety rates at 30/100, 22 points below the Perth metro average of 52. With 2 schools scoring 48/100, education here is above average.
The population has a median age of 35 and earns $1,620/week per household.