Glen Waverley vs Notting Hill, VIC suburb comparison

Which suburb suits you better?

Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.

CategoryGlen WaverleyNotting Hill
Overall score72.8/10038.0/100
Housing (desirability)16.3/10031.0/100
Crime rate63.5 / 1k105.4 / 1k
Schools & preschools13
Parks & reserves23
Public transport stops19417
Walkability100.0/10049.5/100
Nearby amenities689131
Planning activity40735
Population42,6422,895
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)10/109/10

Quick verdicts

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Glen Waverley is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Notting Hill is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.

Glen Waverley pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, whereas Notting Hill is the better pick for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.

On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Glen Waverley, while Notting Hill remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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