Glen Waverley - East, VIC 3830
A well-connected Melbourne pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Inner-city living
- $500/wk Median
- 22.3% Renters
Glen Waverley - East Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 21.6k
- Median age
- 42
- Median weekly rent
- $500
- To the CBD
- 20.3km
- Walkability
- 6.5
- Schools within 3 km
- 7
ABS 2021 Census
Glen Waverley - East Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Community
A strong, settled community feel — long-term residents, an active neighbourhood association and a genuine sense of people looking out for each other.
Parks & Green Space
Generous public green space gives the area a breathing-room feel that's rare this close to the essentials — good for dog walks, picnics and weekend sport.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Glen Waverley - East is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 21,603 residents, a solid minority 22.3% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $500 that puts it above the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Glen Waverley - East
Glen Waverley - East Common
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Glen Waverley - East Quarter
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Glen Waverley - East
Real questions renters ask before moving to Glen Waverley - East.
How far is Glen Waverley - East from the Melbourne CBD?
Glen Waverley - East is approximately 21km from the Melbourne CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 31-46 minutes.
How much does it cost to rent in Glen Waverley - East?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Glen Waverley - East is $500. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $500 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Glen Waverley - East walkable?
Glen Waverley - East carries a walkability score of 6.5/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
Is Glen Waverley - East family-friendly for renters?
Glen Waverley - East has around 7 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $500/wk median, it's above the city average compared to the rest of Melbourne.
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