Moving to Glen Waverley (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Glen Waverley in one place — the GP you will register with, the supermarket you will default to, the cafe that becomes your regular, and the park where you will walk the dog.
Population: 42,642 (ABS Census 2021)
Glen Waverley at a Glance
| Need | Glen Waverley |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $420–$550/week |
| Restaurants | 77 |
| Cafes | 37 |
| Schools | 19 |
| Parks | 18 |
| Medical | 21 |
| Supermarkets | 5 |
| Pharmacies | 0 |
Your First Week in Glen Waverley
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Glen Waverley has 21 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Coleman Parade Medical Centre | 39 Coleman Parade, Glen Waverley | — |
| Specialist Medical Centre | — | — |
| The Glen Endoscopy Centre | 302 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley | — |
| Dr Uday Dixit | 400 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley | — |
| Waverley Medical Centre | — | — |
| Audio Clinic | 278 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley | — |
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Woolworths
- Coles — 227-235 Springvale Road
- French’s IGA X-Press
- Astee
- ALDI — 235 Springvale Road
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Glen Waverley has 77 restaurants and 37 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Café 1809 — 34 Willow Avenue, Glen Waverley
- Mocha Jo’s Cafe & Brunch | Glen Waverley — 87 Kingsway, Glen Waverley VIC 3150, Australia
- Piatella Cafe Bar — 88 Kingsway, Glen Waverley VIC 3150, Australia
- 57 Cafe Bar Restaurant | Best Mediterranean Cafe in Mount Waverley — Pinewood Shopping Centre 57, Centreway, Mount Waverley VIC 3149, Australia
Day 4-5: Set Up Transport
- Get a Myki card — available at any train station, 7-Eleven, or PTV hub
- Myki Money vs Myki Pass — Money for occasional use, Pass for daily commuters
- Daily cap: $10.60 (Zone 1+2) — you will never pay more than this per day
- Register your Myki at ptv.vic.gov.au — protects your balance if lost
Check PTV Journey Planner for your specific commute from Glen Waverley.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Glen Waverley has 18 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Scotchmans Creek Reserve
- Bogong Reserve
- Glen Waverley North Reserve
- David Crawford Reserve
- Highview Park
- Larpent Reserve
If You Have Kids
Glen Waverley has 19 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Huanya Cultural Training Centre | — |
| Glen Allen School - Reception | — |
| Victoria Police Academy | 1 View Mount Road, Glen Waverley |
| Holmesglen Institute of TAFE - Glen Waverley Campus | — |
| Glen Waverley Secondary College | 13-21 O’Sullivan Road |
Cost of Living in Glen Waverley
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $420–$550/week |
| Groceries (weekly, single) | $80–$120 |
| Myki transport (monthly) | ~$165 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $150–$250 |
| Internet (monthly) | $60–$90 |
| Flat white (daily) | $4.50–$5.50 |
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for the full breakdown.
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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