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Glen Waverley

VIC 3150 • Greater Melbourne

42,642
Population (2021)
$99,736
Median Household Income
16.84 km²
Area
$480/wk
Median Rent
SuburbanMulticulturalFamily-FriendlyEstablishedCafé Culture
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About Glen Waverley

Glen Waverley is a residential suburb in Melbourne's south-east, in the City of Monash, about 20 kilometres from the CBD in a straight line. The 2021 Census counted 42,642 residents, up from 40,327 in 2016, with a median age of 40 and a median weekly household income of $1,918. Just over half of residents were born overseas: China (7,571 people) was the largest overseas birthplace, followed by India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka. Housing is mostly family homes across about 17 square kilometres, with shops and apartments gathered around Kingsway and The Glen.

Glen Waverley station, on Kingsway, is the terminus of the Glen Waverley line, 22.2 kilometres from Southern Cross, with trains to Flinders Street in about 35 minutes. The bus interchange on Railway Parade includes route 623 to St Kilda via Chadstone and SmartBus 902 along Springvale Road, and there is no direct bus to the CBD. The Glen shopping centre and the Kingsway strip hold supermarkets, restaurants and a cinema complex, and the City of Monash civic centre is on Kingsway. Government secondary schools in the suburb include Glen Waverley Secondary College, Brentwood Secondary College and Highvale Secondary College, which is one reason families choose the area.

Glen Waverley falls under postcode 3150 and is governed by the Monash Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Chisholm, while state elections fall under the Glen Waverley (North-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.

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📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3150
Urban Area
Wheelers Hill
LGA / Council
Monash
Federal Electorate
Chisholm
State Electorate
Glen Waverley (North-Eastern Metropolitan)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.88°, 145.17°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
16.84 km²
Population Density
2,532 /km²
Elevation
121m

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🏷️ Property Prices June quarter 2025

Median sale prices in Glen Waverley for the June quarter 2025. Median sale prices published by the Valuer-General Victoria.

🏡House
$1.71M
123 sales · ▲ 1.2% YoY
🏢Unit / Apartment
$835K
51 sales · ▼ 4.1% YoY

Source: Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report. Medians are for the latest quarter; the change shown is the official 12-month movement. Suburbs with very few sales in a quarter can be volatile.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3150

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3150, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$41,128
Median 2023–24
$50,524
▲ 22.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$72,841

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3150; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

Census personal income 2016 vs 2021

Personal Income 2016
$29,172
Personal Income 2021
$36,764
▲ 26.0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$36,764 / yr
$707/wk
Household
$99,736 / yr
$1918/wk
Family
$112,216 / yr
$2158/wk
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$480
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,500
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
40 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.7%

71 state housing + 35 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Glen Waverley
0.9 km
11 min

Bus Services

  • Route 623 — St Kilda via Chadstone suburban route
  • SmartBus 902 — Chelsea Station to Airport West via Springvale Road frequent orbital service

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
20 km
By Train
About 35 minutes to Flinders Street on the Glen Waverley line. The station is 22.2 km from Southern Cross.
By Car (Peak)
40-60 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
25-40 min

🛣️ About 20 km in a straight line. Road access is via Springvale Road or Blackburn Road to the Monash Freeway, so the drive is longer than the straight-line figure. There is no direct bus to the CBD.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Kingsway, The Glen and the station cover many daily errands on foot, but the outer residential streets usually need a car or a bus.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    The Glen Shopping Centre Cnr High Street & Springvale Road Glen Waverley 3150 VIC

🎓 Schools

👥 Population of Glen Waverley

Census 2016
40,327
Census 2021
42,642
▲ 5.7% growth
Est. 2026 projection
~45,090

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
📈 2026 estimate: projection from census growth trend, not an official figure

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Monash Local Government Area, which contains Glen Waverley. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
409 / 100k
2yr Down 14.9% 10yr Down 21.4%
Motor vehicle theft
414.6 / 100k
2yr Up 88.9% 10yr Up 41.6%
Non-FV assault
208.7 / 100k
2yr Up 17.8% 10yr Up 43.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
2.4 / 100k
2yr Up 20.2% 10yr Down 49.5%
Steal from vehicle
1,410.1 / 100k
2yr Up 38.2% 10yr Up 52.0%
View all offence subgroups for Monash →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 16,194
Born Overseas 25,032

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 7,571
  • 2. India 3,417
  • 3. Malaysia 2,385
  • 4. Sri Lanka 2,276
  • 5. Hong Kong 1,075
  • 6. Vietnam 777
  • 7. England 745
  • 8. Singapore 596
  • 9. South Korea 474
  • 10. Indonesia 428

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 16,188
English 6,114
Australian 4,697
Indian 4,074
Scottish 1,698
Irish 1,672
Sri Lankan 1,320
Greek 1,069
Italian 903
Vietnamese 821

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace

6,937
Both parents born in Australia
31,820
Both parents born overseas
2,312
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
37.8%
Christianity
32.0%
Buddhism
10.4%
Hinduism
9.8%
Islam
2.9%
Sikhism
0.9%
Judaism
0.2%

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📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,618 (3.8%)
5-14 years
5,463 (12.8%)
15-19 years
2,749 (6.4%)
20-24 years
3,050 (7.2%)
25-34 years
4,968 (11.7%)
35-44 years
5,923 (13.9%)
45-54 years
5,552 (13.0%)
55-64 years
4,898 (11.5%)
65-74 years
4,026 (9.4%)
75-84 years
3,001 (7.0%)
85+ years
1,396 (3.3%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glen Waverley known for? +

Glen Waverley is known for the Kingsway dining and shopping strip, The Glen shopping centre, and as the terminus of Melbourne's Glen Waverley rail line. It is one of the larger suburbs in the City of Monash. In 2021, China, India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka were the main overseas birthplaces.

How far is Glen Waverley from Melbourne CBD? +

Glen Waverley is about 20 kilometres from the Melbourne CBD in a straight line, and the station is 22.2 kilometres from Southern Cross. Trains to Flinders Street take about 35 minutes. The drive via the Monash Freeway is typically about 25 to 40 minutes off-peak and about 40 to 60 minutes in peak traffic.

Does Glen Waverley have public transport? +

Glen Waverley station is the end of the Glen Waverley line, with direct Metro trains to Flinders Street. The Railway Parade interchange includes route 623 to St Kilda via Chadstone and SmartBus 902 along Springvale Road between Chelsea and Airport West. There is no direct bus to the CBD.

Is Glen Waverley a good place to live? +

Glen Waverley suits families who want a south-east suburban address, a direct city train and government secondary schools including Glen Waverley Secondary College, Brentwood Secondary College and Highvale Secondary College. The 2021 median weekly household income was $1,918 and median weekly rent was $480. Kingsway is walkable, while the outer streets rely more on a car or a bus.

What is the postcode for Glen Waverley? +

The postcode for Glen Waverley, Victoria, is 3150.

What is the average income in Glen Waverley? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Glen Waverley is about $707 per week (around $36,800 per year). The median household income is $1,918 per week and the median family income is $2,158 per week.

What is the median house price in Glen Waverley? +

As of June quarter 2025, the median house price is $1,710,000, up 1.2% year-on-year, and the median unit/apartment price is $835,000, down 4.1% year-on-year. Figures are based on Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report.

What is the age profile of Glen Waverley? +

The median age in Glen Waverley is 40. The largest age group is 35–44 (5,923 residents, around 14%). Around 23% of residents are under 20 and about 20% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Glen Waverley a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Glen Waverley is part of the Monash LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Glen Waverley? +

The population of Glen Waverley is 42,642 according to the 2021 Census, up 5.7% from 40,327 in 2016. Projecting that growth trend forward, the estimated 2026 population of Glen Waverley is around 45,090. This is a projection, not an official ABS figure.

How much is rent in Glen Waverley? +

In Glen Waverley, the median weekly rent is $480, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,500 (2021 Census).