Chadstone vs Mount Waverley
The verdict
Chadstone is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.27M versus $1.56M in Mount Waverley. Chadstone rates higher for liveability (94 vs 87). Mount Waverley rates higher for transport (97 vs 77). Chadstone is closer to the coast (10.2 km vs 12.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Mount Waverley rates higher (66 vs 58/100 in Chadstone).
Scores
| Chadstone | Mount Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 92 |
| Transport | 77 | 97 |
| Education | 91 | 91 |
| Liveability | 94 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Chadstone | Mount Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,552 | 35,340 |
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,991 | $2,066 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.3% | 63.6% |
| Born in Australia | 48.0% | 49.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.7 |
Growth: Chadstone Moderate Growth · Mount Waverley Moderate Growth
Property
| Chadstone | Mount Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.27M | $1.56M |
| Median unit price | $832K | $1.09M |
| House price YoY | -0.8% | 0.0% |
| 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
| Chadstone | Mount Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 58 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 534 | 478 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 482 | 393 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 262 | 209 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,464 | 4,431 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chadstone | Mount Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 11 |
| Government | 0 | 8 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,074 | 1,140 |
See the full school list on each profile: Chadstone · Mount Waverley
Transport
| Chadstone | Mount Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 77 | 97 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 29 | 119 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 55 | 40 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.2 km | 350 m |
Liveability
| Chadstone | Mount 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 | 1 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 12 | 34 |
| Parks | 9 | 81 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 25 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 90 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.2 km | 12.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.3 km | 16.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.3 km | 7.2 km |
Population & growth
| Chadstone | Mount Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,552 | 35,340 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,207 | 37,496 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,285 | 45,450 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.67% | 1.49% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Chadstone or Mount Waverley?
Mount Waverley has the higher residential safety score (Chadstone 58/100 vs Mount Waverley 66/100).
Which is more affordable, Chadstone or Mount Waverley?
Chadstone is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.27M versus $1.56M.
Which has better schools, Chadstone or Mount Waverley?
Mount Waverley has a higher average school ICSEA (Chadstone 1074 vs Mount Waverley 1140; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Chadstone or Mount Waverley?
Mount Waverley has the higher transport score (Chadstone 77/100 vs Mount Waverley 97/100).
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