Glen Waverley vs Tarneit
The verdict
Tarneit is more affordable, with a median house price of $650K versus $1.61M in Glen Waverley. Glen Waverley rates higher for liveability (95 vs 78). Tarneit is closer to the coast (13.4 km vs 15.3 km).
Scores
| Glen Waverley | Tarneit | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 80 |
| Transport | 98 | 89 |
| Education | 88 | 73 |
| Liveability | 95 | 78 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Glen Waverley | Tarneit | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 42,642 | 56,370 |
| Median age | 40 | 30 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,918 | $2,103 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 64.2% | 53.6% |
| Born in Australia | 38.0% | 37.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3.4 |
Growth: Glen Waverley Moderate Growth · Tarneit High Growth
Property
| Glen Waverley | Tarneit | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.61M | $650K |
| Median unit price | $804K | $443K |
| House price YoY | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| 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 | Tarneit | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 65 | 62 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 553 | 435 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 342 | 436 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 138 | 389 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,084 | 5,723 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Glen Waverley | Tarneit | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 15 | 15 |
| Government | 11 | 8 |
| Independent | 2 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,116 | 1,055 |
See the full school list on each profile: Glen Waverley · Tarneit
Transport
| Glen Waverley | Tarneit | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 89 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 171 | 152 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 47 | 61 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 590 m | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| Glen Waverley | Tarneit | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 5 | 8 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 82 | 7 |
| Parks | 92 | 163 |
| Playgrounds | 40 | 25 |
| Swimming pools | 20 | 17 |
| Medical GPs | 48 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.3 km | 13.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.5 km | 26.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.4 km | 6.4 km |
Population & growth
| Glen Waverley | Tarneit | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 42,642 | 56,370 |
| Estimated 2025 | 44,470 | 57,655 |
| Projected 2041 | 54,841 | 101,795 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.05% | 0.57% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Glen Waverley or Tarneit?
Glen Waverley has the higher residential safety score (Glen Waverley 65/100 vs Tarneit 62/100).
Which is more affordable, Glen Waverley or Tarneit?
Tarneit is more affordable, with a median house price of $650K versus $1.61M.
Which has better schools, Glen Waverley or Tarneit?
Glen Waverley has a higher average school ICSEA (Glen Waverley 1116 vs Tarneit 1055; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Glen Waverley or Tarneit?
Glen Waverley has the higher transport score (Glen Waverley 98/100 vs Tarneit 89/100).
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