Moving to Mount Waverley (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Mount 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: 35,340 (ABS Census 2021)
Mount Waverley at a Glance
| Need | Mount Waverley |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $350–$460/week |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Cafes | 24 |
| Schools | 20 |
| Parks | 29 |
| Medical | 10 |
| Supermarkets | 5 |
| Pharmacies | 0 |
Your First Week in Mount Waverley
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Mount Waverley has 10 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Waverley Private Hospital | — | — |
| Waverley Consulting Suites | — | — |
| Obstetricians & Gynaecologists | — | — |
| Coleman Parade Medical Centre | 39 Coleman Parade, Glen Waverley | — |
| Mount Waverley Clinic | — | — |
| Waverley Family Healthcare | 401 Blackburn Road | — |
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Woolworths
- Ritchies
- Coles — 30-42 Centreway
- Andrew Street Grocer
- Srini’s Ceylon Madura — 422 Huntingdale Road
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Mount Waverley has 29 restaurants and 24 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Basil & Macrina — 2A Macrina Street, Oakleigh East
- Cafe Vermeer — 9-11 Hamilton Place
- The Stray Dog Cafe — 11 Coleman Parade, Glen Waverley
- Stanley — 63 Stanley Avenue
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 Mount Waverley.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Mount Waverley has 29 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Scotchmans Creek Reserve
- Valley Conservation Reserve
- Scotchman’s Creek Linear Park
- Fairway Reserve
- Mayfield Park
- Huntingdale Wetlands
If You Have Kids
Mount Waverley has 20 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Huanya Cultural Training Centre | — |
| Syndal South Primary School | 14 Montgomery Avenue |
| Pinewood Primary School | 27-35 Pinewood Drive |
| Amsleigh Park Primary School | 17 State Street |
| Mount Waverley Secondary College | 98-120 Stephensons Road |
Cost of Living in Mount Waverley
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $350–$460/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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