Retiree’s Guide to Mount 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 Mount Waverley offers across the categories that matter most.
| Factor | Mount Waverley | What Retirees Need |
|---|---|---|
| Medical facilities | 10 | 3+ for comfort |
| Pharmacies | 0 | 1+ essential |
| Parks & green space | 29 | 5+ ideal |
| Supermarkets | 5 | 2+ for choice |
| Cafes | 24 | Daily routine |
| Places of worship | 0 | Community |
| Gyms/fitness | 2 | Active lifestyle |
Healthcare Access
Mount Waverley has 10 medical facilities — more than enough for comprehensive primary care without leaving the suburb.
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Waverley Private Hospital | — | — |
| Waverley Consulting Suites | — | — |
| Obstetricians & Gynaecologists | — | — |
| Coleman Parade Medical Centre | 39 Coleman Parade, Glen Waverley | — |
| Mount Waverley Clinic | — | — |
| Waverley Family Healthcare | 401 Blackburn Road | — |
| Cambridge Medical Centre | — | — |
| Glenmount Medical Clinic | — | — |
| Encompass Medical Clinic | — | — |
| Waverly Orthopaedic Clinic | — | — |
Daily Walking & Green Space
Mount Waverley has 29 parks and reserves — a retired person could walk a different route every day of the month.
Your walking options:
- Scotchmans Creek Reserve
- Valley Conservation Reserve
- Scotchman’s Creek Linear Park
- Fairway Reserve
- Mayfield Park
- Huntingdale Wetlands
- Pinewood Reserve
- Federal Reserve
- Damper Creek Reserve
- Reg-Harris Reserve
- Plus 19 more parks and reserves
Daily Shopping & Errands
5 supermarkets in Mount Waverley:
- Woolworths
- Ritchies
- Coles — 30-42 Centreway
- Andrew Street Grocer
- Srini’s Ceylon Madura — 422 Huntingdale Road
Morning Coffee & Social
24 cafes give Mount Waverley a thriving cafe culture — you will find your regular spot within the first week.
Cafes for your morning routine:
- Basil & Macrina — 2A Macrina Street, Oakleigh East
- Cafe Vermeer — 9-11 Hamilton Place
- The Stray Dog Cafe — 11 Coleman Parade, Glen Waverley
- Stanley — 63 Stanley Avenue
- Kafe Karizma — 207 Blackburn Road, Mount Waverley
- TREI — 232 Blackburn Road
Staying Active
2 gyms and fitness centres:
- KX Pilates — 207 Blackburn Road, Mount Waverley
- Huntingtower Sports and Aquatic Centre
The Verdict
Excellent for retirees. Strong healthcare, abundant green space, daily essentials all walkable, and an active community. Mount 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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