Victoria location profile
Mulgrave VIC 3170
Mulgrave is a family-friendly, middle-ring suburb in Melbourne’s south-east with a mix of post-war homes, townhouses and newer estate living around Waverley Park. It appeals for its easy freeway access, solid schools, diverse community and proximity to major jobs and education hubs.
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Why families consider Mulgrave
Highly multicultural and suburban, with many families, professionals and students linked to nearby Monash University. Lifestyle is quiet and residential with strong sporting clubs, weekend markets and convenient access to shopping and employment precincts.
Amenities & services
- Waverley Gardens Shopping Centre
- Local village/strip shops (Wanda St, Jacksons Rd)
- Brandon Park and The Glen (nearby)
- Monash Medical Centre (Clayton) and Waverley/Mulgrave Private Hospitals (nearby)
- Cafes and diverse eateries in Springvale and Glen Waverley (nearby)
- Wheelers Hill Library, Ferntree Gully Rd, Wheelers Hill
- Glen Waverley Library, Kingsway, Glen Waverley
- Clayton Library, Cooke St, Clayton
Transport & connectivity
- Nearest train stations: Springvale, Westall, Clayton, Noble Park, Glen Waverley
- Bus routes: SmartBus 900 (Rowville–Caulfield), SmartBus 902 (Chelsea–Airport West), 848, 850, 814
- Major roads: Monash Freeway (M1), EastLink (M3), Princes Hwy/Dandenong Rd, Wellington Rd, Springvale Rd, Police Rd, Jacksons Rd
Lifestyle & recreation
- Waverley Park oval and walking circuits
- Wellington Reserve sports grounds and community centre
- Southern Reserve ovals and courts
- Local tennis, cricket, soccer and AFL clubs
- Sandown Racecourse and Motorsports Park (nearby)
- Wellington Reserve
- Southern Reserve
- Waverley Park (oval and surrounds)
- Gladeswood Reserve
- Freeway Reserve
- Mulgrave Reserve
- Dandenong Creek Trail (edge of suburb)
Education context
Multiple long day care, kindergartens and family day care options across the suburb; generally good availability, with waitlists more common for infant rooms and peak days.
- Monash University – Clayton Campus (nearby via Wellington Rd/Route 900)
- Monash University – Caulfield Campus (via M1 or Route 900 to Caulfield)
- Deakin University – Burwood Campus (via Springvale Rd/Ferntree Gully Rd connections)