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Victoria · Postcode 3150
Glen Waverley postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 19 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Glen Waverley at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Glen Waverley ranks: rents are among the top 10% in VIC; SEIFA decile 10 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Glen Waverley vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Glen Waverley | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,918 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $480 +VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,500 +VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 40 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.9% +VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 3150 covers Glen Waverley, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 19 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - South East region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Monash.
According to the 2021 Census, Glen Waverley has a population of 42,642 with a median age of 40. The median weekly household income is $1,918, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 70 (0.2% of residents).
Housing in Glen Waverley includes a median weekly rent of $480, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,500, with 14,445 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 71.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Glen Waverley scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
There are 13 schools in the Glen Waverley area, including Glen Waverley Secondary College, Brentwood Secondary College, Highvale Secondary College and others.
Glen Waverley is part of the Monash statistical area in Victoria.
Glen Waverley details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3150 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 42,642 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,918/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $707/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $480 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,500 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 16.8 km² |
| Population Density | 2532/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 14,445 |
| Australian Citizens | 70.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 70 (0.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -37.8743502 |
| Longitude | 145.1668205 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 19 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Monash |
| Local Government | Monash |
| Federal Electorate | Chisholm |
| State Electorate | Oakleigh (Southern Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 7,081 (16.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 5,799 (13.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 10,891 (25.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 10,450 (24.5%) |
| 65+ years | 8,423 (19.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 2,700 (6.3%) |
| Asthma | 2,418 (5.7%) |
| Diabetes | 2,270 (5.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 1,691 (4.0%) |
| Cancer | 1,152 (2.7%) |
| Dementia | 419 (1.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 384 (0.9%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 802 (5.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 5,086 (35.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 5,871 (41.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 2,523 (17.7%) |
Schools in Glen Waverley
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Glen Waverley. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Glen Waverley
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.