Glen Waverley

VIC 3150 • Greater Melbourne

42,642
Population (2021)
$36,764
Median Income
16.84 kmΒ²
Area
121m
Elevation
Asian-AustralianEducation FocusPremium DiningFamily-Oriented

About Glen Waverley

Glen Waverley is Melbourne's premier Asian-Australian suburb, a prosperous community of 42,000 located 20 kilometres southeast of the CBD in Monash. The Glen Waverley line terminus provides direct city access, while the suburb has transformed into a vibrant multicultural centre renowned for education and food. High-achieving schools, particularly Glen Waverley Secondary College, draw families from across Melbourne.

The Kingsway and The Glen shopping precinct offers some of Melbourne's best Asian dining, from Cantonese to Korean to Vietnamese. Education is paramount hereβ€”tutoring centres, music schools, and high-achieving students define the culture. The community attracts aspirational families, predominantly Chinese-Australian, who prioritise schooling and are willing to pay premium prices for access to quality education. It's Melbourne's most successful example of Asian-Australian suburban culture.

Glen Waverley falls under postcode 3150 and is governed by Monash Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Glen Waverley (North-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.

πŸ“ Location

State
Postcode
3150
Urban Area
Wheelers Hill
LGA
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.88Β°, 145.17Β°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
16.84 kmΒ²
Elevation
121m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    The Glen Shopping Centre Cnr High Street & Springvale Road Glen Waverley 3150 VIC

πŸŽ“ Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$480
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,500
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
40 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
40,327
Census 2021
42,642
5.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$29,172
Income 2021
$36,764
26.0% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 16,194
Born Overseas 25,032

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 7,571
  • 2. India 3,417
  • 3. Malaysia 2,385
  • 4. Sri Lanka 2,276
  • 5. Hong Kong 1,075
  • 6. Vietnam 777
  • 7. England 745
  • 8. Singapore 596
  • 9. South Korea 474
  • 10. Indonesia 428
  • 11. New Zealand 413
  • 12. Greece 327
  • 13. Pakistan 250
  • 14. Taiwan 249
  • 15. Iran 232

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 16,188
English 6,114
Australian 4,697
Indian 4,074
Scottish 1,698
Irish 1,672
Sri Lankan 1,320
Greek 1,069
Italian 903
Vietnamese 821

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

6,937
Both parents born in Australia
31,820
Both parents born overseas
2,312
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
37.8%
Christianity
32.0%
Buddhism
10.4%
Hinduism
9.8%
Islam
2.9%
Sikhism
0.9%
Judaism
0.2%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,618 (3.8%)
5-14 years
5,463 (12.8%)
15-19 years
2,749 (6.4%)
20-24 years
3,050 (7.2%)
25-34 years
4,968 (11.7%)
35-44 years
5,923 (13.9%)
45-54 years
5,552 (13.0%)
55-64 years
4,898 (11.5%)
65-74 years
4,026 (9.4%)
75-84 years
3,001 (7.0%)
85+ years
1,396 (3.3%)

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