Glen Waverley vs Reservoir
The verdict
Reservoir is more affordable, with a median house price of $913K versus $1.61M in Glen Waverley. Glen Waverley rates higher for education (88 vs 72). Reservoir has a shorter estimated CBD commute (32 vs 47 min). On the separate residential safety score, Glen Waverley rates higher (65 vs 43/100 in Reservoir).
Scores
| Glen Waverley | Reservoir | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 89 |
| Transport | 98 | 100 |
| Education | 88 | 72 |
| Liveability | 95 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Glen Waverley | Reservoir | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 42,642 | 51,096 |
| Median age | 40 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,918 | $1,541 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 64.2% | 47.4% |
| Born in Australia | 38.0% | 59.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.4 |
Growth: Glen Waverley Moderate Growth · Reservoir High Growth
Property
| Glen Waverley | Reservoir | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.61M | $913K |
| Median unit price | $804K | $624K |
| House price YoY | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| 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
| Glen Waverley | Reservoir | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 65 | 43 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 553 | 752 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 342 | 568 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 138 | 405 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,084 | 8,378 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Glen Waverley | Reservoir | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 15 | 16 |
| Government | 11 | 9 |
| Independent | 2 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,116 | 1,016 |
See the full school list on each profile: Glen Waverley · Reservoir
Transport
| Glen Waverley | Reservoir | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 100 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 171 | 310 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 11 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 47 | 32 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 590 m | 520 m |
Liveability
| Glen Waverley | Reservoir | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 11 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 82 | 36 |
| Parks | 92 | 63 |
| Playgrounds | 40 | 44 |
| Swimming pools | 20 | 98 |
| Medical GPs | 48 | 8 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.3 km | 15.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.5 km | 11.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.4 km | 6.5 km |
Population & growth
| Glen Waverley | Reservoir | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 42,642 | 51,096 |
| Estimated 2025 | 44,470 | 55,063 |
| Projected 2041 | 54,841 | 68,924 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.05% | 1.89% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Glen Waverley or Reservoir?
Glen Waverley has the higher residential safety score (Glen Waverley 65/100 vs Reservoir 43/100).
Which is more affordable, Glen Waverley or Reservoir?
Reservoir is more affordable, with a median house price of $913K versus $1.61M.
Which has better schools, Glen Waverley or Reservoir?
Glen Waverley has a higher average school ICSEA (Glen Waverley 1116 vs Reservoir 1016; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Glen Waverley or Reservoir?
Reservoir has the higher transport score (Glen Waverley 98/100 vs Reservoir 100/100).
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