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Glen Waverley vs Wheelers Hill

The verdict

Wheelers Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.48M versus $1.61M in Glen Waverley. Glen Waverley rates higher for transport (98 vs 57). Wheelers Hill is closer to the coast (14.2 km vs 15.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Wheelers Hill rates higher (85 vs 65/100 in Glen Waverley).

Scores

Glen WaverleyWheelers Hill
Glen WaverleyWheelers Hill
Overall9471
Transport9857
Education8879
Liveability9579

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Glen WaverleyWheelers Hill
Population42,64220,652
Median age4048
Median household income (wk)$1,918$1,818
Bachelor degree or higher64.2%55.6%
Born in Australia38.0%49.6%
Avg household size2.82.7

Growth: Glen Waverley Moderate Growth · Wheelers Hill Moderate Growth

Property

Glen WaverleyWheelers Hill
Median house price$1.61M$1.48M
Median unit price$804K$990K
House price YoY0.9%5.0%
Median rent — house (wk)Data not availableData not available
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Glen WaverleyWheelers Hill
Residential safety score6585
Break & enter dwelling /100k553383
Motor vehicle theft /100k342208
Domestic assault /100k138111
Total incidents /100k (all)5,0842,465

Total incidents over time

Schools

Glen WaverleyWheelers Hill
Total schools159
Government116
Independent21
Average ICSEA1,1161,098

See the full school list on each profile: Glen Waverley · Wheelers Hill

Transport

Glen WaverleyWheelers Hill
Transport score9857
Train stations00
Bus stops171105
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)4779
Nearest train station (km)590 m3.8 km

Liveability

Glen WaverleyWheelers Hill
Summer max temp25.8°C25.8°C
Winter max temp14.2°C14.2°C
Annual rainfall (mm)600600
Supermarkets54
Cafes & restaurants829
Parks9259
Playgrounds4023
Swimming pools201
Medical GPs484
Distance to coast (km)15.3 km14.2 km
Distance to CBD (km)19.5 km22.3 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)6.4 km4.1 km

Population & growth

Glen WaverleyWheelers Hill
Population (2021)42,64220,652
Estimated 202544,47021,075
Projected 204154,84126,560
Annual growth rate1.05%0.51%

Common questions

Which is safer, Glen Waverley or Wheelers Hill?

Wheelers Hill has the higher residential safety score (Glen Waverley 65/100 vs Wheelers Hill 85/100).

Which is more affordable, Glen Waverley or Wheelers Hill?

Wheelers Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.48M versus $1.61M.

Which has better schools, Glen Waverley or Wheelers Hill?

Glen Waverley has a higher average school ICSEA (Glen Waverley 1116 vs Wheelers Hill 1098; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Glen Waverley or Wheelers Hill?

Glen Waverley has the higher transport score (Glen Waverley 98/100 vs Wheelers Hill 57/100).

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