Glen Waverley, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Glen Waverley, in the Monash City local government area.
| Locality | Glen Waverley |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Monash City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.88231 |
| Longitude | 145.16976 |
| Population | 42,642 |
| Density | 2532.2 /km² |
| Area | 16.8 km² |
| Elevation | 121 m |
| Postcode | 3150 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 20 km east-southeast |
Glen Waverley is a locality in the Monash City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 42,642. The locality covers an area of 16.8 km², giving a population density of about 2532.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 121 m above sea level. It lies approximately 20 km east-southeast of Melbourne. Glen Waverley is located at 37.8823°S, 145.1698°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3150.
Glen Waverley unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling hills, a verdant tapestry woven from native bushland and manicured suburban gardens. It lies 3.0 km north-north-west of Wheelers Hill, VIC (from Wheelers Hill, VIC: bearing 337°T), and is situated 3.6 km east of Mount Waverley. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a subtle, earthy perfume of Eucalypts, a scent that mingles with the distant hum of traffic, creating a distinctive olfactory signature. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-brilliant blue of the Melbourne sky, seems to soften and gild the edges of the rooftops and the broad leaves of the jacaranda trees, casting long, languid shadows that stretch across neatly kept lawns. The terrain, a series of flowing inclines and gentle dips, lends a sense of quiet expansiveness to the residential streets, where the rustle of leaves in the breeze often provides the dominant soundtrack to daily life.
The story of Glen Waverley is one of transformation, from its origins as a rural district dotted with orchards and market gardens, to its current status as a vibrant, multi-cultural hub. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and proximity to Melbourne, established a thriving agricultural economy, the legacy of which can still be glimpsed in the occasional remaining farmhouse or the names of streets that echo a pastoral past. Today, Glen Waverley’s character is defined by its energetic local economy, a dynamic mix of retail, professional services, and a significant presence of educational institutions, drawing students and families from across the globe. This influx has cultivated a rich cultural mosaic, evident in the diverse culinary offerings and the bustling atmosphere of its central commercial precinct, a place where the quietude of the surrounding residential areas gives way to a lively, contemporary pulse.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Glen Waverley, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Glen Waverley, in the Monash City local government area.
Detailed location data for Glen Waverley includes the postcode (3150), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Monash City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Glen Waverley is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |