Glen Waverley vs Vermont South.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,710,000 and $1,510,500. Glen Waverley edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Vermont South (median $1,510,500) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Glen Waverley ($1,710,000).
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, 13% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Glen Waverley offers the higher gross rental yield (1.95% vs 1.58%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Glen Waverley edges out on average school ICSEA (1135 vs 1115).
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 13% 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Glen Waverley or Vermont South?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.95% in Glen Waverley vs 1.58% in Vermont South. 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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