Glen Huntly Property Market
& Suburb Profile

The lifestyle in Glen Huntly is centered on the seamless integration of transit, retail, and community activity. The Glen Huntly Road shopping village serves as the suburb's social heart, offering an eclectic mix of long-standing family businesses, traditional bakeries, and trendy new cafes.

A highlight of the 2025 calendar is the Glen Huntly Revival initiative, which has invigorated the precinct with seasonal events such as the "Foodie Christmas Bash" and community craft markets. For recreation, residents enjoy the close-knit feel of local pocket parks and the nearby Booran Reserve, which is widely considered one of Melbourne’s premier playgrounds.

The most transformative change for the suburb has been the completion of the Glen Huntly Level Crossing Removal Project. The removal of the notorious "tram square" - one of Melbourne’s last manually operated level crossings where trams and trains intersected - has dramatically improved local traffic flow and pedestrian safety. The new Glen Huntly Railway Station, which won a top prize at the 2025 Victorian Architecture Awards, features a striking brick archway inspired by local heritage, a light-filled forecourt, and a new pocket park at Neerim Road. This project has "unlocked" the suburb, creating a new shared-use path that provides a safe cycling and walking link between Caulfield and Bentleigh.

Education and community services are robust, anchored by Glen Huntly Primary School. The school is currently operating under its 2025-2029 Strategic Plan, which focuses on enhancing student voice and modernising instructional practices following a major recent refurbishment of its library and administration blocks. The suburb’s unique "dual-site" campus layout, connected by an overhead footbridge, is a local landmark. Additionally, the suburb is a primary choice for university staff and students due to its immediate proximity to Monash University’s Caulfield campus, fostering a diverse demographic that ranges from established families to international students.

Connectivity is arguably the suburb's greatest asset. The Glen Huntly Railway Station provides a direct 15-minute commute to the city, and from late 2025, residents benefit from the opening of the Metro Tunnel, which has significantly increased the frequency of services on the Frankston line. The Route 67 tram continues to run directly through the heart of the suburb, offering a iconic "commuter crossover" experience and providing easy access to Melbourne University and the city’s northern fringe. This high density of transport options, combined with rapid access to the Dandenong Road (Princes Highway) arterial, ensures Glen Huntly remains one of the most accessible pockets in Melbourne’s inner southeast.

From a property perspective, Glen Huntly is a stable and high-demand market. The housing stock is a refined blend of period bungalows, mid-century brick apartments, and a growing selection of high-end boutique developments such as the recently completed "Fabric" project on Glen Huntly Road. The market is notable for its high proportion of renters (approximately 50-60%), driven by the proximity to the university and transit, while the established "heritage" pockets remain tightly held by families. With its new architecture awards, safer streets, and modernised rail links, Glen Huntly continues to be a resilient choice for those seeking a cosmopolitan village lifestyle with exceptional city access.