Living in Glen Waverley: What the Data Shows (2026)
Glen Waverley has 200 verified businesses and amenities. Here is exactly what you get as a resident.
Population: 42,642 (ABS Census 2021)
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 77 |
| Cafes | 37 |
| Bars & Pubs | 20 |
| Schools | 19 |
| Parks | 18 |
| Medical | 21 |
| Supermarkets | 5 |
| Gyms | 3 |
| Total | 200 |
Glen Waverley is top-tier amenity density.
Food & Drink
114 dining options — 77 restaurants and 37 cafes.
Top restaurants: Niku Shiki, Upali’s, Scusa Mi! Italiano, Marble Yakiniku, Rock Kung Chinese Restaurant, Sette Bello
Top cafes: Café 1809, Mocha Jo’s Cafe & Brunch | Glen Waverley, Piatella Cafe Bar, 57 Cafe Bar Restaurant | Best Mediterranean Cafe in Mount Waverley, The Stray Dog Cafe
Green Space
18 parks. Most residents are within walking distance of a park.
Notable parks: Scotchmans Creek Reserve, Bogong Reserve, Glen Waverley North Reserve, David Crawford Reserve, Highview Park
Daily Essentials
- Supermarkets: 5 — Woolworths, Coles, French’s IGA X-Press, Astee
- Medical: 21 facilities
- Gyms: 3 fitness centres
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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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