Burwood East vs Glen Waverley
Burwood East (median $1,335,000) is roughly 22% cheaper to buy into than Glen Waverley ($1,710,000).
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Burwood East and Glen Waverley side by side
| Measure | Burwood East | Glen Waverley |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,335,000 | $1,710,000 |
| Median unit | $720,500 | $835,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $630/wk | $640/wk |
| Unit rent | $578/wk | $640/wk |
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1107 | 1135 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 34 | 100 |
| Transit score | 50 | 60 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 10,675 | 42,642 |
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 786 mm | 786 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Glen Waverley scores higher on walkability (34/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Glen Waverley (1135) sits above Burwood East (1107).
- For buyers
- Burwood East is the lower entry point at $1,335,000 median, 22% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Burwood East offers the higher gross rental yield (2.45% vs 1.95%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Glen Waverley edges out on average school ICSEA (1135 vs 1107).
Burwood East vs Glen Waverley: common questions
Is Burwood East or Glen Waverley cheaper to buy in?
Burwood East has the lower median house price at $1,335,000, roughly 22% below Glen Waverley ($1,710,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Burwood East or Glen Waverley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Glen Waverley scores 1135 vs 1107 in Burwood East. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Burwood East or Glen Waverley?
Glen Waverley scores 100/100 on walkability vs 34/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Burwood East or Glen Waverley?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.45% in Burwood East vs 1.95% in Glen Waverley. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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