Glen Waverley vs Burwood East.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,710,000 and $1,335,000. Glen Waverley edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Burwood East (median $1,335,000) is roughly 28% cheaper to buy into than Glen Waverley ($1,710,000).
Glen Waverley scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 34/100 ), 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, 28% 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).
Common questions
Is Glen Waverley or Burwood East cheaper to buy in?
Burwood East has the lower median house price at $1,335,000, roughly 28% below Glen Waverley ($1,710,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Glen Waverley or Burwood East 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, Glen Waverley or Burwood East?
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, Glen Waverley or Burwood East?
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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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