Show Notes
Published: 23 March 2026
In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, Lindsayand Sky take a deep dive into one of Melbourne’s most owner-occupier dominated regions - Glen Eira local government area (LGA).
Located in Melbourne’s south-east, Glen Eira is consistentlyone of the most sought-after areas for families, driven by high performing school zones, lifestyle, large blocks, and connectivity to the CBD. This episode unpacks how the market is currently performing across the LGA, highlighting differences in price points, demand drivers, and long-term growth potential - while also addressing why many suburbs have seen limited price movement over the past 12 months.
Listeners will hear insights shaping Glen Eira, includingsupply constraints, owner-occupier demand, affordability pressures, and the impact of school zoning on buyer behaviour.
We'll run through all the data for these suburbs: St Kilda East, Caulfield South, Bentleigh East, Glen Huntly, Bentleigh, Murrumbeena, Carnegie, McKinnon, Elsternwick and Gardenvale.
Episode highlights include: · Key data trends across multiple suburbs within the Glen Eira LGA · Why price growth has been flat in the $1.5M–$2M bracket · The impact of low stock levels and strong owner-occupier demand · How school zones influence property values and competition · Differences in housing composition (houses vs units) across suburbs · Affordability pressures and how they affect buyer pools · Suburbs showing stronger fundamentals for future capital growth
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