Glen Eira
The City of Glen Eira has a community of around 53,000 households, 105 different ethnic groups and almost 6000 registered businesses. In 2001, Glen Eira had 36,936 overseas-born migrants living within its boundaries. About half of these people had arrived in Australia before 1986.
Population: 124,083
Cultural diversity: Around 31.9 percent of people living in Glen Eira were born outside Australia. Migrants have settled in Glen Eira from:
- England (2.8%)
- China (2.3%)
- India (2.2%)
- South Africa (2.1%)
- Greece (1.9%)
Main suburbs:
- Elsternwick
- Caulfield
- Ormond
- Bentleigh
- Glen Huntly
Location: 10 km south east of city centre
Education: Visit Schools Online and search for the main suburbs listed above to find schools in Glen Eira. There is one university and no Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions in this municipality. To find out more about TAFEs, visit the Skills Victoria website.
Healthcare: There are two hospitals in Glen Eira.
Major industries:
- Retail
- Services
Cost of housing:
| Type of housing | Median purchase price | Median rental price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit/apartment | $440,000 | $300 per week (2 bedroom flat) |
| House | $815,000 | $395 per week (3 bedroom house) |
The above prices are from June 2008. For the most up-to-date housing prices, visit the REIV website.
Further information: For more information, visit the Glen Eira City Council website.
Migration tools
Last updated: 16 February 2009
State Government of Victoria