Berwick vs Glen Waverley
The verdict
Berwick is more affordable, with a median house price of $844K versus $1.61M in Glen Waverley. Glen Waverley rates higher for education (88 vs 62). Glen Waverley is closer to the coast (15.3 km vs 19.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Berwick rates higher (70 vs 65/100 in Glen Waverley).
Scores
| Berwick | Glen Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 94 |
| Transport | 97 | 98 |
| Education | 62 | 88 |
| Liveability | 89 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Berwick | Glen Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 50,298 | 42,642 |
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,113 | $1,918 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.6% | 64.2% |
| Born in Australia | 62.3% | 38.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.8 |
Growth: Berwick High Growth · Glen Waverley Moderate Growth
Property
| Berwick | Glen Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $844K | $1.61M |
| Median unit price | $630K | $804K |
| House price YoY | -2.6% | 0.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Berwick | Glen Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 65 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 356 | 553 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 378 | 342 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 378 | 138 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,322 | 5,084 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Berwick | Glen Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 15 | 15 |
| Government | 9 | 11 |
| Independent | 3 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,071 | 1,116 |
See the full school list on each profile: Berwick · Glen Waverley
Transport
| Berwick | Glen Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 97 | 98 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 222 | 171 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 92 | 47 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 280 m | 590 m |
Liveability
| Berwick | Glen Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 6 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 32 | 82 |
| Parks | 148 | 92 |
| Playgrounds | 62 | 40 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 20 |
| Medical GPs | 11 | 48 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 19.2 km | 15.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 42.1 km | 19.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 560 m | 6.4 km |
Population & growth
| Berwick | Glen Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 50,298 | 42,642 |
| Estimated 2025 | 51,287 | 44,470 |
| Projected 2041 | 78,626 | 54,841 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.49% | 1.05% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Berwick or Glen Waverley?
Berwick has the higher residential safety score (Berwick 70/100 vs Glen Waverley 65/100).
Which is more affordable, Berwick or Glen Waverley?
Berwick is more affordable, with a median house price of $844K versus $1.61M.
Which has better schools, Berwick or Glen Waverley?
Glen Waverley has a higher average school ICSEA (Berwick 1071 vs Glen Waverley 1116; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Berwick or Glen Waverley?
Glen Waverley has the higher transport score (Berwick 97/100 vs Glen Waverley 98/100).
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