Glen Waverley vs Mount Waverley, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Glen Waverley | Mount Waverley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 72.8/100 | 72.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 16.3/100 | 26.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 63.5 / 1k | 53.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 10 |
| Parks & reserves | 23 | 32 |
| Public transport stops | 194 | 140 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 94.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 689 | 385 |
| Planning activity | 407 | 469 |
| Population | 42,642 | 35,340 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMount Waverley
- Best for familiesMount Waverley
- Best for investmentGlen Waverley
- Best for best valueMount Waverley
Comparison summary
Glen Waverley and Mount Waverley offer different strengths across official suburb data. Glen Waverley leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Mount Waverley; Housing (desirability) favours Mount Waverley; Crime rate favours Mount Waverley. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Mount Waverley, Families → Mount Waverley, Investment → Mount Waverley, Best value → Mount Waverley.