Glen Waverley Suburb Profile

Located in Melbourne’s south-east, living in Glen Waverley means embracing a family-friendly lifestyle. The suburb offers everything from a thriving commercial and business hub to lush parks and playing fields, as well as a foodie scene that rivals other Melbourne hotspots. At the heart of it all is Kingsway, a bustling dining and entertainment area with a focus on Asia. Hidden gems inside non-descript eateries and bold flavours from established restaurants delight patrons well into the night, while Century City Walk serves as an entertainment hub with a cinema complex and bowling alley. 

For those living in Glen Waverley, large family abodes, plentiful playgrounds, and an abundance of schools await. Sports are a big deal, with many playing fields and the Monash Aquatic and Recreation Centre. Well connected to the city and other business hubs via train and bus services, plus access to major arterial roads, Glen Waverley offers the convenience of being in the city within 30 minutes. 

Area Features

Foodie Delight

The site of Victoria’s very first McDonald’s Restaurant, Glen Waverley has come a long way on the foodie front thanks in large part to the many Asian-inspired eateries and restaurants that are heaving with people eager to get their fill of authentic dishes.

Shopping

The Glen has come into its own as a destination shopping centre with a stellar line-up of fashion, homewares and foodie hangouts. But when locals want to take their shopping up a notch, they need only head down the road to Chadstone Shopping Centre, one of Melbourne’s most fashionable and on-trend shopping destinations.

Sporty Paradise

There is no shortage of parkland and playing fields in Glen Waverley, and year-round, the local AFL, soccer and cricket teams take full advantage of them all. You’ll also find golf courses, baseball diamonds, tennis courts and hiking trails, plus the Monash Aquatic and Recreation Centre which boasts an impressive line-up of indoor and outdoor pools including an indoor wave pool.