Glen Waverley vs Vermont South
Vermont South (median $1,510,500) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Glen Waverley ($1,710,000).
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Glen Waverley and Vermont South side by side
| Measure | Glen Waverley | Vermont South |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,710,000 | $1,510,500 |
| Median unit | $835,000 | $875,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $640/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $640/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1135 | 1115 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 8 |
| Transit score | 60 | 70 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 42,642 | 11,954 |
| Median age | 40 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 786 mm | 817 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.5°C | 26.7°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 (100/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Glen Waverley (1135) sits above Vermont South (1115). Vermont South skews owner-occupied (81%), Glen Waverley runs more rental-dense (69% owner).
- For buyers
- Vermont South is the lower entry point at $1,510,500 median, 12% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Glen Waverley edges out on average school ICSEA (1135 vs 1115).
Glen Waverley vs Vermont South: common questions
Is Glen Waverley or Vermont South cheaper to buy in?
Vermont South has the lower median house price at $1,510,500, roughly 12% 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 Vermont South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Glen Waverley scores 1135 vs 1115 in Vermont South. 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 Vermont South?
Glen Waverley scores 100/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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.
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