Western Australia location profile
Glen Iris WA 6230
Glen Iris is a small residential-fringe suburb on Bunbury’s eastern side, offering easy highway access and proximity to rivers and estuary. It appeals to families and value-seekers with practical amenities close by, including the renowned Bunbury Farmers Market.
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Why families consider Glen Iris
Mixed demographic of young families, tradies and long-term locals in mostly low-density housing, with some semi-rural pockets. Lifestyle is relaxed and outdoorsy, centred on river foreshore recreation and convenient access to Bunbury and Eaton retail and services.
Amenities & services
- Bunbury Farmers Market (Glen Iris)
- Bunbury Forum Shopping Centre (East Bunbury)
- Eaton Fair Shopping Centre (Eaton)
- South West Health Campus – Bunbury Hospital & St John of God Bunbury (College Grove)
- GP clinics and allied health in Bunbury/East Bunbury
- Cafes and restaurants in Bunbury CBD and Eaton
- Bunbury Library (CBD, Bunbury)
- Withers Community Library (Withers, Bunbury)
- Eaton Community Library (Eaton)
Transport & connectivity
- Bunbury Passenger Terminal (Australind train) in East Bunbury
- TransBunbury bus services linking Glen Iris with Bunbury CBD, Eaton and surrounds
- Forrest Highway, Robertson Drive (Bunbury Bypass), Bussell Highway, Vittoria Road, Koombana Drive
Lifestyle & recreation
- Leschenault Inlet foreshore paths and birdwatching
- Koombana Bay Beach and Dolphin Discovery Centre (nearby)
- Riverside fishing and kayaking on the Collie and Preston Rivers
- Local sports ovals and clubs in East Bunbury and Carey Park
- Eaton Recreation Centre (nearby)
- Preston River Foreshore Reserve
- Collie River Reserve
- Leschenault Inlet Foreshore
- Payne Park (East Bunbury)
- Pelican Point Foreshore Reserve (nearby)
Education context
Several long day care, family day care and OSHC options in Glen Iris/East Bunbury/Eaton; infant places can have waitlists, with better availability for toddlers and preschoolers.
- Edith Cowan University South West (Bunbury Campus) – Robertson Drive, Davenport
- Rural Clinical School of WA (UWA/Notre Dame) – South West Health Campus, College Grove