Overall score
Glen Waverley
73.0/100
Notting Hill
42.5/100
Glen Waverley vs Notting Hill, VIC suburb comparison
Glen Waverley for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Glen WaverleyNotting Hill
Crime rate
Glen Waverley
58.5 / 1k
Notting Hill
84.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glen Waverley
693
Notting Hill
131
Population
Glen Waverley
42,642
Notting Hill
2,895
Metric leadGlen Waverley 8Notting Hill 2across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesGlen Waverley
- Best for familiesGlen Waverley
- Best for investmentGlen Waverley
- Best for best valueGlen Waverley
- Best for best schoolsGlen Waverley
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Glen Waverley | Notting Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 73.0/100 | 42.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 16.3/100 | 31.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 58.5 / 1k | 84.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 23 | — |
| Public transport stops | 192 | 17 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 49.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 693 | 131 |
| Planning activity | 407 | 35 |
| Population | 42,642 | 2,895 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
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 schools and education options, 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.