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Ashburton vs Glen Iris

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.5 km apart, on the same open data. Ashburton scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.

AshburtonGlen Iris
Active6079
Safety5477
Wealth9689
Value9789
Parks7152
Cafés8259
Transit2237
Green space6543
Active & healthy7363
Schools nearby (OSM)5456
Median rent$455/wk $450/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,990,500$2,685,000
House sales this quarter3063
Population7,95226,131
Full profile Ashburton in full Glen Iris in full

Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Ashburton safer than Glen Iris?

Glen Iris scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Ashburton or Glen Iris?

Ashburton has the lower median house price of the two ($1,990,500 vs $2,685,000).

Should I live in Ashburton or Glen Iris?

Ashburton scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Ashburton or Glen Iris.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →