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| Locality | Glen Iris |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Boroondara City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.85645 |
| Longitude | 145.06777 |
| Population | 26,131 |
| Density | 3254.2 /km² |
| Area | 8.0 km² |
| Elevation | 30 m |
| Postcode | 3146 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 10 km east-southeast |
Glen Iris is a locality in the Boroondara City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 26,131. The locality covers an area of 8.0 km², giving a population density of about 3254.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 30 m above sea level. It lies approximately 10 km east-southeast of Melbourne. Glen Iris is located at 37.8565°S, 145.0678°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3146.
Glen Iris unfolds as a verdant pocket, a gentle roll of land where established trees cast dappled shadows on well-tended gardens, their leaves whispering secrets in the soft Melbourne breeze. It lies 2.4 km south-south-west of Camberwell, VIC (from Camberwell, VIC: bearing 193°T), and is situated 8.4 km east-south-east of Melbourne. The air here carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of blooming jasmine and the faintest hint of damp earth after a morning shower, a scent that clings to the brickwork and the neatly trimmed hedges. Suburban streets wind organically, following the contours of the land rather than imposing a rigid grid, inviting a slower pace of exploration, where the colour of a front door or the particular curve of a verandah can capture the eye. The light, especially as afternoon mellows, seems to soften the edges of the houses, lending a warm, honeyed glow that makes even the most ordinary dwelling feel a little more cherished.
This locality, once part of a broader agricultural sweep, now hums with a different kind of life, a blend of established families and newer arrivals drawn to its leafy charm and convenient access to the city's pulse. Its history is etched in the mature street trees and the enduring architecture, remnants of a time when this was a favoured address for those seeking a peaceful retreat within reach of Melbourne's burgeoning centre. The local economy is predominantly residential and service-based, supporting a network of small businesses, cafes, and professional services that cater to the needs of its inhabitants, fostering a sense of local cohesion. Glen Iris is a place where the quiet hum of everyday life, the distant echo of children's laughter, and the steady rhythm of commuters heading to and from work create a distinctive, comfortable character, a testament to its enduring appeal.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Glen Iris, Victoria. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Glen Iris, in the Boroondara City local government area.
Detailed location data for Glen Iris includes the postcode (3146), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Boroondara City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Glen Iris is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |