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 Waverley | Wheelers Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 71 |
| Transport | 98 | 57 |
| Education | 88 | 79 |
| Liveability | 95 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Glen Waverley | Wheelers Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 42,642 | 20,652 |
| Median age | 40 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,918 | $1,818 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 64.2% | 55.6% |
| Born in Australia | 38.0% | 49.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Growth: Glen Waverley Moderate Growth · Wheelers Hill Moderate Growth
Property
| Glen Waverley | Wheelers Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.61M | $1.48M |
| Median unit price | $804K | $990K |
| House price YoY | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| 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
| Glen Waverley | Wheelers Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 65 | 85 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 553 | 383 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 342 | 208 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 138 | 111 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,084 | 2,465 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Glen Waverley | Wheelers Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 15 | 9 |
| Government | 11 | 6 |
| Independent | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,116 | 1,098 |
See the full school list on each profile: Glen Waverley · Wheelers Hill
Transport
| Glen Waverley | Wheelers Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 57 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 171 | 105 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 47 | 79 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 590 m | 3.8 km |
Liveability
| Glen Waverley | Wheelers Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 82 | 9 |
| Parks | 92 | 59 |
| Playgrounds | 40 | 23 |
| Swimming pools | 20 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 48 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.3 km | 14.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.5 km | 22.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.4 km | 4.1 km |
Population & growth
| Glen Waverley | Wheelers Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 42,642 | 20,652 |
| Estimated 2025 | 44,470 | 21,075 |
| Projected 2041 | 54,841 | 26,560 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.05% | 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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