Moving to Glen Iris WA 6230
What the official numbers say about living in Glen Iris — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $330 a week, against a median household income of $1,620 a week.
About 70% of homes are owner-occupied and 30% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Glen Iris grew 9% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (2,882 → 3,143 people).
Around 77% of households are families, averaging 2.7 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Philippines, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Tagalog, Filipino.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Glen Iris scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (92% of workers).
Nearest bus interchange: Bunbury Terminal, 2.5 km west.
Nearest airport: Bunbury Airport, 4.1 km south.
The Perth CBD is roughly 155 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 17 schools · 4 cafes & restaurants · 2 supermarkets · 15 parks · 1 beach — see them all on the Glen Iris profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Grace Christian School 350 m · Picton Primary School 450 m · Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School 850 m · Bunbury Catholic College (Marist Campus) 2.1 km · Eaton Primary School 2.7 km · Cooinda Primary School 3 km · Carey Park Primary School 3.2 km · Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School 3.6 km
Groceries: Woolworths 2.3 km · IGA Carey Park 2.6 km
Parks and reserves: Catalpa Park 300 m · Gidgee Park 550 m · Fenian Park 650 m · John Boyle O'Reilly Park 700 m · Vittoria Heights Park 1 km · Ken Cantwell Park 1.7 km · Tim Shaw Park 2.2 km · Jaycee Park 2.4 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Glen Iris, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Little Pied Cormorant · Little Black Cormorant · Willie Wagtail · Silver Gull · Australian Raven.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Glen Iris, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Iris here | 3,143 | — | 2/10 | 15% |
| Davenport | 8 | — | — | 21% |
| East Bunbury | 4,019 | — | 2/10 | 7% |
| Pelican Point | 929 | — | 8/10 | 13% |
| Carey Park | 5,155 | — | 1/10 | 10% |
| Eaton | 8,669 | — | 3/10 | 11% |
| College Grove | 1,821 | — | 5/10 | 59% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Bunbury — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Forrest — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6230 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Glen Iris profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $330 a week, and about 30% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 9% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 2,882 people to 3,143. It sits about 155 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line. Local government is Bunbury council, and the federal seat is Forrest.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Glen Iris vs Davenport · Glen Iris vs East Bunbury.
Nearby guides: Davenport · East Bunbury · Pelican Point · Carey Park · Eaton · College Grove.
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