Glen Waverley - West, VIC 3864
Inner-Melbourne convenience with a character all its own.
- City fringe
- $462/wk Median
- 31.9% Renters
Glen Waverley - West Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 21k
- Median age
- 39
- Median weekly rent
- $462
- To the CBD
- 18.6km
- Walkability
- 8.2
- Schools within 3 km
- 10
ABS 2021 Census
Glen Waverley - West Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give the area more creative character than its size would suggest.
Fitness & Outdoors
Sporting ovals and courts are well used year-round, with local clubs drawing a loyal weekend crowd.
Nightlife
The main strip carries a genuine evening buzz on weekends — a few good bars, live music some nights, a steady crowd.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Glen Waverley - West is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 21,036 residents, a solid minority 31.9% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $462 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Glen Waverley - West
Glen Waverley - West Plaza
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Glen Waverley - West Plaza
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Glen Waverley - West
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Glen Waverley - West
Real questions renters ask before moving to Glen Waverley - West.
Is Glen Waverley - West family-friendly for renters?
Glen Waverley - West has around 10 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $462/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Melbourne.
How much does it cost to rent in Glen Waverley - West?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Glen Waverley - West is $462. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $462 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
How far is Glen Waverley - West from the Melbourne CBD?
Glen Waverley - West is approximately 19km from the Melbourne CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
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