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Glen Iris suburb profile

Glen Iris is a well established residential suburb on the outskirts of Bunbury that feels quietly suburban, with tree-lined streets, established gardens and a mix of single-storey cottages and more recent family homes. It attracts families and people seeking an easygoing lifestyle while staying close to Bunbury's shops, services and schools. Residents benefit from nearby parks and green space and easy access to the coast and estuary for boating and beach days. Everyday amenities are within easy reach and the local road and bus network make commuting straightforward, giving the area a settled, practical character.

Glen Iris property market performance

Glen Iris has relatively few unit sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median unit price. On the house side, the median house price is $742,500, up sharply, 18.9% over the last 12 months.

There were 10 house sales recorded over the last 3 months, and houses sold in a median of 13 days over the last 12 months.

The rental market in Glen Iris saw house rents average $670 a week, up a modest 3.1% over the last 12 months. Unit rents averaged $420 a week.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$743KN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
18.9%N/A
Sold
Past 3 months
10N/A
Median days on market
Past 12 months
13N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$670$420
Change in rent
Past 12 months
3.1%N/A

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Glen Iris demographics

Glen Iris is a community of 3,143 people. The median age is 35, and the typical household income is $1,620 a week, roughly $84,240 a year.

Family types are dominated by couple families: 41.4% are couple families with children and a further 36.5% are couple families without children, together accounting for 77.9% of reported families. One-parent families make up 20.9% and other families 1.1%.

Homes in Glen Iris are mostly owner-occupied. Combining 23.9% owned outright with 46.2% owned with a mortgage gives about 70.1% owner-occupied, while renters represent 30.0% of households.

Suburbs near Glen Iris

Some popular suburbs near Glen Iris include:

  • Pelican Point: Coastal suburb with sandy foreshore and ocean views.
  • East Bunbury: Established suburb with river and estuary frontage and suburban streets.
  • Eaton: Riverside residential suburb offering a mix of housing and semi-rural blocks.
  • Carey Park: Older, established residential area with tree-lined streets and parkland.
  • Bunbury: Regional coastal city with a popular foreshore and working harbour.

How does Glen Iris compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Glen Iris’s median house price is 0.3% higher than East Bunbury’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Glen Iris have grown 1.4% higher than in East Bunbury.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Glen Iris are selling 59.4% faster than in Pelican Point.

Choose the right real estate agents in Glen Iris

In Glen Iris ,27 agents are actively selling property, but a small number do the heavy lifting. Just 5 agents handled 42.9% of all sales in the past year, giving them a strong presence and deep experience in the local market.

Commission rates usually sit between 3.16% and 3.25%. Comparing agents and understanding what’s included in their fee structure can help you find the right mix of service, value, and motivation—without compromising on outcomes.

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