Wide blocks. Leafy streets. Strong transport. Glen Iris offers the best of two of Melbourne's most prestigious councils in one address
Glen Iris is one of inner Melbourne's best-kept open secrets. Straddling the boundary of Stonnington and Boroondara, the suburb offers significant allotments, established family homes, and excellent access to the city — at a price point that represents genuine value within the inner-east prestige belt.
Primrose covers Glen Iris as part of our Stonnington and Boroondara focus. We know both sides of the council boundary — and which precincts within Glen Iris are best positioned for capital growth and liveability.
Straddles two councils. Benefits from both.
Glen Iris's position on the Stonnington/Boroondara boundary means buyers here can access the agent networks, market intelligence, and off-market opportunities of both councils simultaneously. Our 20+ year presence in both markets gives us a complete picture of Glen Iris — including which streets belong to which council, and how that affects access to school catchments and property values.
For buyers upgrading from Malvern East or Hawthorn, Glen Iris often represents a better size-for-price outcome — wider blocks, more family homes with room to grow, without sacrificing the inner-east lifestyle credentials.
About Glen Iris
Glen Iris sits approximately 7km south-east of Melbourne's CBD, straddling the City of Stonnington (postcode 3146) and the City of Boroondara (also 3146). The suburb has a strongly residential character — wide, tree-lined streets, family homes on generous allotments, and a settled, established feel that attracts upgraders from the surrounding suburbs.
The suburb is well-connected: two railway lines (Alamein and Glen Waverley lines pass through Gardiner station), multiple tram routes, and easy freeway access via Monash Freeway make it one of the better-positioned inner-east suburbs for commuters.
Key parks and facilities
Central Park Malvern East (adjacent), Gardiner's Creek walking trail, Gardiner Reserve.
Schools
Camberwell Grammar, De La Salle College, Our Lady of the Way, Alamanda K-9 College, Auburn High School.
Transport
Gardiner station (Alamein and Glen Waverley lines), tram routes 6 and 72.
Population
Approximately 23,270 (2025).
Property Market in Glen Iris
Glen Iris's median house price is approximately $2.7M (houses, June 2025, REIV), with units at approximately $615K. The suburb offers wider blocks and larger family homes than many of its inner-east neighbours at a similar price point — which is why it consistently attracts upgraders from Malvern East, Malvern, and Hawthorn.
The northern portion of Glen Iris (within Boroondara) tends to command a slight premium over the southern section (within Stonnington), primarily due to school catchment alignment — particularly for Camberwell Grammar and De La Salle. Understanding which side of the boundary a property sits on is important — and this is where a buyers advocate with knowledge of both councils adds real value.
Services in Glen Iris
Buyers Advocacy
We cover Glen Iris as part of our Stonnington and Boroondara focus — giving buyers access to agent networks from both councils. We can advise on the council boundary implications and which precincts best suit your brief.
Vendor Advocacy
Selling in Glen Iris? We know the buyer profile and the agents active in both the Stonnington and Boroondara portions of this suburb.
Off-Market Access
Register your brief and we'll contact you when a relevant off-market property arises in your target suburbs. Most of our off-market introductions go to registered buyers first.
No juniors, no associates. Toby Primrose personally handles every brief — from first call to settlement.
The best inner-east properties are sold through agent relationships, not portals. Our three decades of trust with the agents who control this stock is your competitive advantage.
We work only in Stonnington, Boroondara and Bayside. That focus is what makes the difference.
Victorian Buyers Agent of the Year 2024 and 2025. Victorian Vendor Advocate of the Year 2024.
What we've helped clients secure
We bought her home, sold her investment, then found her next one — Hawthorn East
A door knock secured an off-market period home — Malvern East
In their words
“Toby has extensive real estate experience and knowledge”
“Toby has extensive real estate experience and knowledge. He is a professional, pro-active and has the ability to match and consider a vendor's criteria with a property's potential. He is also able to provide a selection of property comparisons, if required. Last but not least, Toby is very easy to work with and I find him very helpful.”
“Toby approached the owner on our behalf”
"We tried contacting the owner directly on multiple occasions, without success… Toby approached the owner on our behalf and we purchased the property off market."
“He never gave up”
"Toby Primrose is an absolute gun, an honest old school operator… When we engaged Toby he never gave up and after 12 months he found the perfect property for our family."
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Looking to buy in Glen Iris? Let's talk
A free consultation with Toby is the right first step — no obligation, no pitch. Just a direct conversation about your search and what the market looks like.
