Glen Waverley
Glen Waverley Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Glen Waverley Safety
Crime Type Distribution Click category for details
Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Glen Waverley Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Glen Waverley Schools
Local Schools 4
Nearby Top Schools 6
Huntingtower School
Caulfield Grammar School
Waverley Christian College
St Andrews Christian College
Mazenod College
The Knox School
Suburbs Near GLEN WAVERLEY
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📍 About Glen Waverley
GLEN WAVERLEY is situated in Eastern Melbourne, home to 42,642 residents across a density of 2532 people per square kilometre according to the ABS 2021 Census.
Property: The local housing market shows strong performance, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $1.7M, representing a substantial 73% increase over the past decade. Units have also appreciated significantly, reaching a median of $0.8M with 38% growth over the same period.
Education: The suburb offers excellent educational opportunities, with VCAA 2025 VCE results highlighting Glen Waverley Secondary College as the #7 ranked public school and Wesley College achieving #73 among private institutions.
Safety: Residents enjoy a secure environment, with the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) recording a crime rate of 5232 per 100,000 people—notably lower at 0.77x the Victorian average of 6810, establishing Glen Waverley as a very safe area.
Demographics: The suburb hosts one of Melbourne's major Chinese communities, with Chinese residents representing 38.00% of the population, approximately 16,203 people.
Transport: Glen Waverley provides convenient access to the city, located approximately 25.6km from the CBD with a 26-minute drive time. The local train station connects residents directly to Melbourne via the Glen Waverley line.