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Glen Waverley

VIC 3150 · Monash

42,642 (2021) → 44,470 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

94
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

42,642
Population
$1.61M
Median house (2024)
65
Safety score
98
Transport score

Glen Waverley is a moderate growth suburb in Monash, VIC 3150, about 20km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.61M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 15 schools, a transport score of 98/100, and is about 15km inland. Glen Waverley has an overall score of 94/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 65/100.

19.5 km
To Melbourne CBD
15.3 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
590 m
To nearest station
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Demographics

42,642
Population
40
Median age
2.8
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,918
vs NSW median+3.7%
Median taxable income (individual)$50,524/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -15%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 3150 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher64.2%
Born in Australia38.0%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse11,428 / 1,469 / 1,534

Top countries of birth: China (17.75%), India (8.01%), Malaysia (5.59%), Sri Lanka (5.34%), Hong Kong (2.52%)

Top languages: Mandarin (23.31%), Cantonese (8.04%), Sinhal (4.01%), Tamil (3.03%), Hindi (2.72%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.61M+0.9%
Median house (2024)
$804K-6.1%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

65
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

236
Break & enter dwelling553/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
146
Motor vehicle theft342/100k
59
Domestic assault138/100k
21
Robbery49/100k
83
Non-domestic assault195/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 2,168 (all categories, latest year)5,084 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

93

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

227
Within 10km15 in suburb
11
Govt (suburb)
2
Catholic (suburb)
2
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1082 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Glendal Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1157
  • Camelot Rise Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1150
  • Highvale Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1148
  • Mount View Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1146
  • St Leonard's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1142
  • St Christopher's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1141
  • Glen Waverley Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1141
  • Glen Waverley Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1124
  • Highvale Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1114
  • Brentwood Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1097
  • Glen Waverley South Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1077
  • Cheshire SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1052
  • Glenallen SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1041
  • Mount View Primary School-Mount View Deaf FacilityPrimary · Government
  • Wesley College - Glen Waverley CampusCombined · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Holy Saviour Parish SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2km
  • Syndal South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1152
  • Wheelers Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1151
  • Emmaus College - Junior SchoolCombined · Catholic · 2.3km
  • Pinewood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1161
  • Weeden Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1141
  • Burwood East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1147
  • Monash Special Developmental SchoolCombined · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1067
  • Mount Waverley North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1142
  • Huntingtower SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1201
  • Good Shepherd SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 1151
  • Caulfield Grammar School - Wheelers Hill CampusCombined · Independent · 3km

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

98
2Metro
171Bus
CBD commute (est.)47 min (metro)
Nearest train stationGlen Waverley Railway (590 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate2.0% · vs VIC avg 4.5% ↓

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
13.6%
Professional, Scientific & Technical
12.0%
Retail Trade
9.9%
Education & Training
9.4%
Accommodation & Food Services
6.8%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

25.8°C
Summer max
14.2°C
Winter max
600mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

85 in suburbSupermarkets
8282 in suburbCafes/Rest.
9292 in suburbParks
4040 in suburbPlaygrounds
4220 in suburbPools
93 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
2615 in suburbGPs
147 in suburbPharmacies
2419 in suburbChildcare
22 in suburbLibraries
261118 in suburbSports fields
74 in suburbVets

In this suburb

4Public toilets
8Hairdressers
Air qualityExcellent air quality (86/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalKnox Private Hospital (6.4 km)
Nearest vet400 m
Nearest airportMelbourne (37.2 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

31

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

9
Gyms
6
Leisure centres
2
Public pools
261
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

22

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

92
Parks
0
Nature reserves
48
Bike paths
1
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

8

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
2
Cinemas
0
Museums
3
Galleries
2
Libraries
1
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

14

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

5
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
2
Clubs RSL/Leagues
17
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.16

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026

Childcare

43

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

14
Long Day Care
9
Preschool / Kinder
9
OSHC
Total services31
Exceeding NQS or above9 of 29 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.73

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

4
Services
4
Aged care homes
379
Residential places
Average Star Rating4 of 5 (3 rated homes)

Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.

Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings

Places of Worship

21
Christian11 in suburb
1
Hindu1 in suburb
Total within 3km22
In this suburb12

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate1.05%
Projected population 204154,841
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Monash

Wheelers Hill$1.58M57transportNotting Hill$1.05M64transportMount Waverley$1.60M97transportMulgrave$1.02M57transportClayton$1.02M99transportOakleigh EastData not available79transport

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Frequently asked questions about Glen Waverley

Is Glen Waverley safe?

Glen Waverley has a residential safety score of 65/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,084 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Glen Waverley?

In Glen Waverley, the .

How far is Glen Waverley from Melbourne CBD?

Glen Waverley is about 19.5 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 47 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Glen Waverley?

Glen Waverley has 15 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1118 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Glen Waverley?

Glen Waverley has a transport score of 98/100 and 171 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.