Glen Waverley — Local Guides, Restaurants and Suburb Data (2026)

Everything you need to know about Glen Waverley Melbourne in 2026. Cost of living, transport, cafes, safety, property market and the honest local perspective.

Glen Waverley at a Glance

Glen Waverley is one of Melbourne’s most vibrant dining and nightlife destinations. The suburb is home to 200 verified businesses and amenities mapped on OpenStreetMap.

Population: 42,642 (ABS Census 2021)

CategoryCount
Restaurants77
Cafes37
Bars & Pubs20
Schools19
Parks18
Medical21
Supermarkets5
Gyms3

The pace here is fast-paced and always evolving.

Where to eat: Curry Malinda, Rose of Thailand, Circuz Restaurant, La Porchetta, PJ Malaysian Cuisine and 72 more. Full restaurant guide →

Where to get coffee: Code 5, The Stray Dog Cafe, Hugo Cafe, Yo My Good Ness and 33 more. Full cafe guide →

Where to drink: Mountain View Hotel, Gambino Restaurant & Rooftop, The Rogue Squire, Century City Tavern and 16 more. Full bar guide →

Green space: Scotchmans Creek Reserve, Bogong Reserve, Glen Waverley North Reserve, David Crawford Reserve and 14 more parks.

Explore Glen Waverley

Every guide below is built from verified data — real venues, real addresses, real numbers. No sponsored listings, no paid placements.


Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.

Sources

Data freshness: 2026-03-15 · Sources: [OpenStreetMap ABS Census 2021]
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