Victoria location profile
Glen Waverley VIC 3150
Glen Waverley is a well-established, multicultural suburb in Melbourne’s southeast known for its top schools, thriving Kingsway dining precinct, and major retail at The Glen. It attracts families and professionals seeking strong amenities, reliable transport, and a safe, community-focused lifestyle.
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Why families consider Glen Waverley
Diverse and education-focused community with a large Asian (particularly Chinese) presence, strong family orientation, and a mix of post-war homes, modern townhouses, and high-density apartments around the activity centre. Vibrant dining, good schools, and convenient commuting shape a busy yet suburban lifestyle.
Amenities & services
- The Glen Shopping Centre
- Kingsway dining and cafes
- Monash Aquatic & Recreation Centre
- Local medical clinics and GP super-clinics
- Waverley Private Hospital (nearby, Mount Waverley)
- Monash Medical Centre (nearby, Clayton)
- Brandon Park Shopping Centre (nearby)
- Glen Waverley Library (Kingsway, Glen Waverley)
- Wheelers Hill Library (Snedden Drive, Wheelers Hill)
- Mount Waverley Library (Miller Crescent, Mount Waverley)
Transport & connectivity
- Glen Waverley train station (Glen Waverley line terminus)
- Syndal train station
- Bus routes 623, 734, 736, 742, 753, 850, 885 and SmartBus 902
- Monash Freeway (M1), Springvale Road, High Street Road, Ferntree Gully Road, Blackburn Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Monash Aquatic & Recreation Centre (pools, gym)
- Central Reserve (cricket, baseball, tennis, ovals)
- Century City Walk & Village Cinemas
- Glen Waverley Golf Course
- Scotchmans Creek Trail (cycling and walking)
- Central Reserve
- Bogong Reserve
- Hinkler Reserve
- Brentwood Reserve
- Glen Waverley North Reserve
- Scotchmans Creek Linear Reserve
- Jells Park (nearby)
Education context
Multiple long-daycare, kindergarten and OSH providers across the suburb; generally good coverage but infant places are competitive with waitlists in peak periods.
- Monash University – Clayton Campus (~6km SW; buses and short drive)
- Monash University – Caulfield Campus (via train to Caulfield)
- Deakin University – Burwood Campus (~8–10km NW; bus connections)