Average rent in Glen Waverley - East, VIC2026

Glen Waverley - East is part of the Monash council area and sits 21km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 21,603 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $500/week, which is above the Victoria median of $363/week. About 22% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$500/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

Where rent has gone since 2021 is unknown — up or down? Be the first to report it and help everyone else searching Glen Waverley - East.

Report rent for Glen Waverley - East

Anonymous. Your report improves accuracy for everyone searching rent in this suburb.

Select a quarter to report

No reports yet
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

Selected: 2026 Q2

$

Checking you're human — this keeps spam submissions out of the data.

Anonymous. We don't store your identity or link this to any account. Reports are aggregated into suburb-level statistics only.

Suburb at a glance

Population
21,603

ABS 2021

Median age
42
Distance to Melbourne
21 km
Households renting
22%
Separate houses
89%
Flats / apartments
2%
Born overseas
57%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Monash

Renting in Glen Waverley - East

Glen Waverley - East is one of the more expensive parts of Victoria to rent in — the typical renter pays $500/week, around 38% above the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 74% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (89%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 21km from Melbourne, with a population of around 21,603 and a median age of 42. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Glen Waverley - East?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Glen Waverley - East, VIC was $500. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Glen Waverley - East rent compare to Victoria?+
At the 2021 Census, Victoria's state median rent was $363 a week. Glen Waverley - East sat at $500 — 38% above the state average. The suburb is 21km from Melbourne, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (89% separate houses, 2% flats here).
Which suburbs near Glen Waverley - East have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Glen Waverley - East's $500/week (ABS 2021): Doncaster East - North, Vermont South, Mount Martha. On the higher end, you've got Kew - South, Braeside, Richmond (South) - Cremorne. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

Nearby suburbs in VIC

Renting in VIC?

Know your rights as a renter — state laws, repair obligations, bond rules and more.

VIC renter resources →

Contact us · Privacy · Terms