Overall score
Glen Waverley
61.8/100
Wheelers Hill
62.0/100
Glen Waverley vs Wheelers Hill, VIC Suburb Comparison
Glen Waverley for schools; Wheelers Hill for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Glen WaverleyWheelers Hill
Crime rate
Glen Waverley
61.9 / 1k
Wheelers Hill
37.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glen Waverley
721
Wheelers Hill
241
Population
Glen Waverley
42,642
Wheelers Hill
20,652
Metric leadGlen Waverley 6Wheelers Hill 52 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWheelers Hill
- Best for familiesWheelers Hill
- Best for investmentWheelers Hill
- Best for best valueWheelers Hill
- 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 | Wheelers Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.8/100 | 62.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 31.9/100 | 48.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 61.9 / 1k | 37.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 23 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 192 | 105 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 88.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 721 | 241 |
| Planning activity | 407 | 145 |
| Green cover | 9.3% | 16.9% |
| Population | 42,642 | 20,652 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Glen Waverley is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Wheelers Hill is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Glen Waverley tends to lead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Wheelers Hill stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook.
Glen Waverley suits investors more clearly, whereas Wheelers Hill is the stronger match for value-focused buyers.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.