Retiree’s Guide to Glen Waverley (2026)
Retiree Score: 10/10
Retirement is about proximity — to your GP, your daily walk, your morning coffee, your community. Here is exactly what Glen Waverley offers across the categories that matter most.
| Factor | Glen Waverley | What Retirees Need |
|---|---|---|
| Medical facilities | 21 | 3+ for comfort |
| Pharmacies | 0 | 1+ essential |
| Parks & green space | 18 | 5+ ideal |
| Supermarkets | 5 | 2+ for choice |
| Cafes | 37 | Daily routine |
| Places of worship | 0 | Community |
| Gyms/fitness | 3 | Active lifestyle |
Healthcare Access
Glen Waverley has 21 medical facilities — more than enough for comprehensive primary care without leaving the suburb.
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Coleman Parade Medical Centre | 39 Coleman Parade, Glen Waverley | — |
| Specialist Medical Centre | — | — |
| The Glen Endoscopy Centre | 302 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley | — |
| Dr Uday Dixit | 400 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley | — |
| Waverley Medical Centre | — | — |
| Audio Clinic | 278 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley | — |
| Eastern Chinese Medical Centre | 280 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley | — |
| Waverley Road Medical Clinic | — | — |
| Kerrie Road Family Medical Centre | 880 High Street Road, Glen Waverley | +61 3 9803 1022 |
| Fairhills Medical Centre | — | — |
| Glenmount Medical Clinic | — | — |
| Glen Union Medical Centre | — | — |
| Dorevitch Pathology | — | — |
| Waverley Eye Clinic | — | — |
| Glen Waverley Imaging | — | — |
| Ezy Health | — | — |
| Dr Penny Wong | — | — |
| Dr Ivor Berman | — | — |
| Diversey Care | 260 Springvale Road | — |
| Glen Waverley Foot Clinic | 430 Springvale Road | +61 3 9560 9599 |
| The Victorian Rehabilitation Centre | — | +61 3 9566 2777 |
Daily Walking & Green Space
Glen Waverley has 18 parks and reserves — enough variety for a daily walking routine.
Your walking options:
- Scotchmans Creek Reserve
- Bogong Reserve
- Glen Waverley North Reserve
- David Crawford Reserve
- Highview Park
- Larpent Reserve
- Capital Reserve
- Hinkler Reserve
- Brynor Playground
- Brentwood Reserve
- Plus 8 more parks and reserves
Daily Shopping & Errands
5 supermarkets in Glen Waverley:
- Woolworths
- Coles — 227-235 Springvale Road
- French’s IGA X-Press
- Astee
- ALDI — 235 Springvale Road
Morning Coffee & Social
37 cafes give Glen Waverley a thriving cafe culture — you will find your regular spot within the first week.
Cafes for your morning routine:
- Café 1809 — 34 Willow Avenue, Glen Waverley
- Mocha Jo’s Cafe & Brunch | Glen Waverley — 87 Kingsway, Glen Waverley VIC 3150, Australia
- Piatella Cafe Bar — 88 Kingsway, Glen Waverley VIC 3150, Australia
- 57 Cafe Bar Restaurant | Best Mediterranean Cafe in Mount Waverley — Pinewood Shopping Centre 57, Centreway, Mount Waverley VIC 3149, Australia
- The Stray Dog Cafe — 11 Coleman Parade, Glen Waverley
- Mocha Jo’s — 87 Kingsway, Glen Waverley
Staying Active
3 gyms and fitness centres:
- Anytime Fitness
- Monash Acquatic and Recreation Centre
- Gymnasium
The Verdict
Excellent for retirees. Strong healthcare, abundant green space, daily essentials all walkable, and an active community. Glen Waverley ticks every box.
Emergency Numbers
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Emergency | 000 |
| Nurse-on-Call | 1300 606 024 |
| 13SICK (home doctor) | 137425 |
| My Aged Care | 1800 200 422 |
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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
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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