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Mount Waverley vs Notting Hill

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 3.0 km apart, on the same open data. Mount Waverley scores higher on 7 of 10 measures.

Mount WaverleyNotting Hill
Active6644
Safety6830
Wealth5418
Value2319
Parks7280
Cafés4878
Transit2665
Green space5420
Active & healthy5829
Schools nearby (OSM)445
Median rent$476/wk $371/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,590,000$1,213,000
House sales this quarter1313
Population35,3402,895
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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 Mount Waverley safer than Notting Hill?

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

Which is cheaper, Mount Waverley or Notting Hill?

Notting Hill has the lower median house price of the two ($1,213,000 vs $1,590,000).

Should I live in Mount Waverley or Notting Hill?

Mount Waverley scores higher on 7 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Mount Waverley or Notting Hill.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →