Glen Iris
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Glen Iris, WA 6230.
About Glen Iris
Welcome to Glen Iris
Glen Iris sits on the eastern edge of Bunbury, Western Australia, tucked between Picton and Carey Park a short drive from the Bunbury CBD and the Leschenault Estuary foreshore. It's a settled, low-key residential pocket that tends to fly under the radar compared with the coastal suburbs further west, which suits the people who live there just fine.
With a population of just over 3,100 and a median age of 35, Glen Iris has the feel of a suburb built around young and established families rather than holiday-makers or students. It's the kind of place bought for the long haul — solid family homes, quiet streets, and easy access to Bunbury's schools, shops and hospital precinct without the price tag or traffic of the city centre.
Housing & architecture
The suburb is overwhelmingly a house-and-yard proposition, with houses making up 81% of current listings, against 11% apartments and units and 7% vacant land. Expect a mix of established brick-and-tile family homes from recent decades alongside a smaller number of newer builds and infill blocks, particularly toward the edges bordering Picton East and Pelican Point.
The modest apartment and unit stock gives Glen Iris some variety for downsizers or first-home buyers who don't need a full block, while the pocket of available land appeals to those wanting to build rather than buy established. It's a suburb where the housing stock has been laid down gradually, giving streets a settled, low-turnover character rather than the look of a fresh estate.
The property market
Glen Iris currently carries a median house price of $725,000, having posted strong recent growth of 15.1% — a notable run for a suburb of its size and one that reflects renewed buyer interest in Bunbury's established eastern suburbs. For renters, the median asking rent sits at $680 per week, a figure that points to solid ongoing demand from tenants who want a family-friendly base close to the city without inner-Bunbury prices.
That combination of price growth and firm rents makes Glen Iris one to watch for both owner-occupiers priced out of pricier coastal pockets and investors drawn to a tight, established rental market. Buyers moving from Carey Park or East Bunbury often find Glen Iris offers a comparable lifestyle with room to move on block size.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for locally, with Grace Christian School and Picton Primary School both serving the area. Their presence, combined with the suburb's median age of 35, points to a strong base of young families and school-age households, and helps explain why Glen Iris has become a steady, rather than speculative, corner of the Bunbury property market.
For secondary schooling and broader services, residents look to the wider Bunbury network just minutes away, making Glen Iris a practical base for parents who want proximity to schools without living directly in the thick of the CBD.
Getting around
Glen Iris benefits from its position on the eastern fringe of Bunbury, with quick road access into the city centre via the surrounding arterial routes that connect through East Bunbury and Picton. Bunbury's town centre, retail strips and the Bunbury Regional Hospital precinct are all a short drive away, and the suburb's location makes commuting to work nodes across Bunbury straightforward without relying on coastal routes.
Local bus services link Glen Iris into Bunbury's broader public transport network, while the compact nature of the city means most day-to-day trips — schools, shops, medical appointments — stay within a ten-to-fifteen-minute drive.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Glen Iris is quiet and residential, with day-to-day dining, cafes and larger retail centred in nearby Bunbury and Carey Park rather than within the suburb itself. That trade-off is part of the appeal: a peaceful home base with the variety of a regional city's hospitality scene only minutes away.
The nearby Leschenault Estuary and Bunbury's coastline give residents easy weekend options for walking, fishing and water-based recreation, while Picton's local amenities add another layer of everyday convenience just over the border.
Market snapshot
Glen Iris property market
Median sale price
$725k
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$680
per week
Gross rental yield
4.9%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$627k
Median
$725k
Premium
$857k
Days on market
13
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
39
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +17.5% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Glen Iris by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Glen Iris, WA 6230.
Population
3,143
residents (2021)
Median age
35
years
Household income
$1,620
median, per week
Median rent
$330
per week
Median mortgage
$1,517
per month
Mortgage / income
22%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Glen Iris
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Glen Iris
$788k
2 Saltbush Close
Sold ~July 2026
$740k
4 Clematis Lane
Sold ~July 2026
$745k
16 Orchid Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$745k
5 Barker Boulevard
Sold ~June 2026
$699k
Lot 58 Woodley Road
Sold ~June 2026
$610k
50 Gidgee Entrance
Sold ~June 2026
$745k
1 Newman Street
Sold ~June 2026
$639k
9/13 Jubilee Road
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Glen Iris suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Glen Iris?
The median house price in Glen Iris, WA is $725k for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 15.1%.
How much is rent in Glen Iris?
The median weekly rent in Glen Iris is around $680 per week.
Is Glen Iris a good place to live?
Glen Iris is a suburb of the City of Bunbury in the South West region of Western Australia. Glen Iris is an established residential suburb in WA, with a population of around 3,143 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Glen Iris?
Glen Iris has a population of 3,143 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 35.
What schools are in Glen Iris?
There are 2 schools in or near Glen Iris, including Grace Christian School and Picton Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Glen Iris?
Properties in Glen Iris take around 13 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Glen Iris?
Entry-level properties in Glen Iris start around $627k, while premium homes reach $857k.
What suburbs are near Glen Iris?
Suburbs near Glen Iris include Picton, East Bunbury, Carey Park, Picton East and Pelican Point.
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