Glen Waverley, Australia

Capital City

Living in Glen Waverley feels like a compromise between suburban sprawl and urban convenience. It’s a 19 km commute to Melbourne’s CBD, but the Glen Waverley line terminus makes it manageable. The suburb is a local transport hub, but don’t expect walkability—Springvale Road cuts through, and you’ll need a car for most errands.

Glen Waverley is the council seat of the City of Monash, which means bureaucracy here is streamlined compared to smaller towns. The suburb is bounded by Dandenong Creek and Jells Park to the east, offering green space, but it’s still one of Melbourne’s largest suburbs by land area—spread out and car-dependent. For expats in Glen Waverley, it’s a practical choice if you’re okay with suburban living and want easy access to Melbourne without the city’s chaos.