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Glen Waverley vs Notting Hill

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 3.7 km apart, on the same open data. Glen Waverley scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.

Glen WaverleyNotting Hill
Active5944
Safety6230
Wealth3618
Value1219
Parks7080
Cafés5678
Transit3365
Green space4220
Active & healthy4829
Schools nearby (OSM)385
Median rent$480/wk $371/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,800,000$1,213,000
House sales this quarter1343
Population42,6422,895
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Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Glen Waverley safer than Notting Hill?

Glen Waverley scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Glen Waverley or Notting Hill?

Notting Hill has the lower median house price of the two ($1,213,000 vs $1,800,000).

Should I live in Glen Waverley or Notting Hill?

Glen Waverley scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Glen Waverley or Notting Hill.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →