SuburbCheck

Mount Waverley

VIC 3149 · Monash

35,340 (2021) → 37,496 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

92
Overall score

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

35,340
Population
$1.56M
Median house (2024)
66
Safety score
97
Transport score

Mount Waverley is a moderate growth suburb in Monash, VIC 3149, about 16km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.56M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 11 schools, a transport score of 97/100, and is about 13km inland. Mount Waverley has an overall score of 92/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 66/100.

16.2 km
To Melbourne CBD
12.7 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
350 m
To nearest station
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Demographics

35,340
Population
40
Median age
2.7
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$2,066
vs NSW median+11.7%
Median taxable income (individual)$57,477/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -4%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 3149 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher63.6%
Born in Australia49.2%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse8,561 / 2,681 / 1,227

Top countries of birth: China (12.97%), India (6.13%), Sri Lanka (4.2%), Malaysia (2.98%), Greece (1.96%)

Top languages: Mandarin (16.59%), Greek (4.77%), Cantonese (4.72%), Sinhal (3.37%), Hindi (2.3%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.56M0.0%
Median house (2024)
$1.09M+10.1%
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

66
Residential

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

169
Break & enter dwelling478/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
139
Motor vehicle theft393/100k
74
Domestic assault209/100k
17
Robbery48/100k
61
Non-domestic assault173/100k

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: 1,566 (all categories, latest year)4,431 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

97

Outstanding school access

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

253
Within 10km11 in suburb
8
Govt (suburb)
2
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1107 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Huntingtower SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1201
  • Mount Waverley Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1165
  • Pinewood Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1161
  • Syndal South Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1152
  • Essex Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1150
  • Mount Waverley North Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1142
  • Mount Waverley Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1127
  • Holy Family SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1124
  • Mount Waverley Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1119
  • Avila CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1113
  • Mount Waverley Secondary College-Junior CampusSecondary · Government

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Frank Dando Sports AcademySecondary · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1023
  • St Christopher's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1141
  • Wesley College - Glen Waverley CampusCombined · Independent · 2.4km
  • St Mary Magdalen’s SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4km
  • Salesian College ChadstoneSecondary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1093
  • Burwood East Special Developmental SchoolCombined · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1073
  • Parkhill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1098
  • Berengarra School - Chadstone CampusSecondary · Independent · 2.6km
  • Ashwood High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1093
  • Ashwood SchoolCombined · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1058
  • Christ Our Holy Redeemer SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1065
  • Burwood East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1147

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

97
2Metro
119Bus
CBD commute (est.)40 min (metro)
Nearest train stationMount Waverley Railway (350 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate1.5% · vs VIC avg 4.5% ↓

Top local industries

Professional, Scientific & Technical
13.6%
Health Care & Social Assistance
12.9%
Education & Training
9.7%
Retail Trade
9.5%
Financial & Insurance Services
6.6%

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.

65 in suburbSupermarkets
3934 in suburbCafes/Rest.
8181 in suburbParks
2525 in suburbPlaygrounds
10690 in suburbPools
42 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
197 in suburbGPs
135 in suburbPharmacies
165 in suburbChildcare
22 in suburbLibraries
170100 in suburbSports fields
64 in suburbVets

In this suburb

8Public toilets
6Hairdressers
Air qualityExcellent air quality (86/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalBox Hill Hospital (7.2 km)
Nearest vet1.1 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (34.4 km)

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

Fitness

24

Limited facilities

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

4
Gyms
3
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
170
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

27

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

81
Parks
0
Nature reserves
61
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

14

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

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

4

Not much nightlife

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

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
2
Clubs RSL/Leagues
2
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.08

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

Childcare

33

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

8
Long Day Care
8
Preschool / Kinder
9
OSHC
Total services23
Exceeding NQS or above4 of 22 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.65

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

3
Services
2
Aged care homes
239
Residential places
1
Home care providers

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

28
Christian12 in suburb
Total within 3km30
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 rate1.49%
Projected population 204145,450
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Monash

Chadstone$1.28M77transportAshwoodData not available79transportOakleigh EastData not available79transportNotting Hill$1.05M64transportHuntingdale$1.15M80transportOakleigh$1.42M99transport

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Frequently asked questions about Mount Waverley

Is Mount Waverley safe?

Mount Waverley has a residential safety score of 66/100, 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 4,431 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Mount Waverley?

In Mount Waverley, the .

How far is Mount Waverley from Melbourne CBD?

Mount Waverley is about 16.2 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 40 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Mount Waverley?

Mount Waverley has 11 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1145 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Mount Waverley?

Mount Waverley has a transport score of 97/100 and 119 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.