Mount Waverley
Mount Waverley Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Mount Waverley Safety
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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
Mount Waverley Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Mount Waverley Schools
Local Schools 3
Nearby Top Schools 6
Mount Scopus Memorial College
Presbyterian Ladies' College
John Monash Science School
Glen Waverley Secondary College
Wesley College
Highvale Secondary College
Suburbs Near MOUNT WAVERLEY
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📍 About Mount Waverley
MOUNT WAVERLEY is situated in Eastern Melbourne, home to 35,340 residents across a compact area with a density of 2327 people/km², according to the ABS 2021 Census.
Property: The local real estate market reflects strong growth, with Data Vic Q2 2025 showing median house prices at $1.6M (representing a 70% increase over 10 years) and median unit prices at $1.1M (up 50% over the same period).
Education: Mount Waverley offers excellent educational opportunities, with Mount Waverley Secondary College ranking #42 among public schools and Huntingtower School achieving #6 among private schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.
Safety: Residents enjoy a secure environment, with the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) recording a crime rate of 4714 per 100,000 people—significantly lower at 0.69x the Victorian average of 6810, establishing Mount Waverley as a very safe area.
Demographics: The suburb features a substantial Chinese community, with Chinese residents making up 26.70% of the population (approximately 9,435 people), contributing to the area's multicultural character.
Transport: Mount Waverley provides convenient access to Melbourne's CBD, located approximately 21.5km away with a 23-minute drive by car. The suburb is well-connected via its train station on the Glen Waverley line.