Glen Waverley vs Melbourne
The verdict
Melbourne rates higher for education (93 vs 88). Melbourne is closer to the coast (3.3 km vs 15.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Glen Waverley rates higher (65 vs 30/100 in Melbourne).
Scores
| Glen Waverley | Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 97 |
| Transport | 98 | 100 |
| Education | 88 | 93 |
| Liveability | 95 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Glen Waverley | Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 42,642 | 54,941 |
| Median age | 40 | 29 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,918 | $1,448 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 64.2% | 65.3% |
| Born in Australia | 38.0% | 26.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 1.7 |
Growth: Glen Waverley Moderate Growth · Melbourne High Growth
Property
| Glen Waverley | Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.61M | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $804K | $535K |
| House price YoY | 0.9% | Data not available |
| 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
| Glen Waverley | Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 65 | 30 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 553 | 717 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 342 | 1,021 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 138 | 582 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,084 | 31,487 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Glen Waverley | Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 15 | 10 |
| Government | 11 | 2 |
| Independent | 2 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,116 | 1,106 |
See the full school list on each profile: Glen Waverley · Melbourne
Transport
| Glen Waverley | Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 100 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 171 | 59 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 120 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 47 | 11 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 590 m | 70 m |
Liveability
| Glen Waverley | Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 5 | 22 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 82 | 928 |
| Parks | 92 | 40 |
| Playgrounds | 40 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 20 | 8 |
| Medical GPs | 48 | 14 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.3 km | 3.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.5 km | 1.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 3.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.4 km | 1.8 km |
Population & growth
| Glen Waverley | Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 42,642 | 54,941 |
| Estimated 2025 | 44,470 | 58,110 |
| Projected 2041 | 54,841 | 96,963 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.05% | 1.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Glen Waverley or Melbourne?
Glen Waverley has the higher residential safety score (Glen Waverley 65/100 vs Melbourne 30/100).
Which has better schools, Glen Waverley or Melbourne?
Glen Waverley has a higher average school ICSEA (Glen Waverley 1116 vs Melbourne 1106; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Glen Waverley or Melbourne?
Melbourne has the higher transport score (Glen Waverley 98/100 vs Melbourne 100/100).
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