Average rent in Glen Iris - East, VIC — 2026
Glen Iris - East sits in the Boroondara local government area, 11km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 16,829 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $522/week — above the Victoria state median of $363/week. 21% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.
$522/wk
ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 16,829
- Median age
- 41
- Distance to Melbourne
- 11 km
- Households renting
- 21%
- Separate houses
- 70%
- Flats / apartments
- 10%
- Born overseas
- 27%
- Top occupation
- Professionals
- LGA
- Boroondara
ABS 2021
Renting in Glen Iris - East
Glen Iris - East is one of the more expensive parts of Victoria to rent in — the typical renter pays $522/week, around 44% above the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 77% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (70%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 11km from Melbourne, with a population of around 16,829 and a median age of 41. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.
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