43-548: Glen Waverley is an eastern suburb in Melbourne , Victoria , Australia , 19 km (12 mi) south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District , located within the City of Monash local government area . Glen Waverley recorded a population of 42,642 at the 2021 census . The area was first settled in the mid nineteenth century and later developed as orchards and farming lands. The Post Office opened on 1 July 1885 as Black Flat in
86-549: A frequency of 7–8 minutes in peak hour, and every 15 minutes in off-peak periods. Glen Waverley is classed as a Premium Station, is in Metro Zone 2. Syndal railway station is located one station to the west of Glen Waverley railway station and also on the Glen Waverley railway line. Glen Waverley is also a key stop in the proposed Suburban Rail Loop mega-project and the first East phase. Commuters will be able to transfer from
129-472: A growing and changing population. Division of Chisholm The Division of Chisholm ( / ˈ tʃ ɪ z əm / ) is an Australian Electoral Division in Victoria located in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne . The Division was created in 1949 and is named after Caroline Chisholm , a social worker and promoter of women's immigration. The Division is an Inner Metropolitan area. The Division's current MP
172-477: A particular state, and they occur every seven years, or sooner if a state's representation entitlement changes or when divisions of a state are malapportioned. Since 2022, the Division has encompassed the suburbs of Ashwood , Blackburn , Blackburn South , Box Hill , Box Hill South , Burwood , Burwood East , Glen Waverley , Laburnum , Mount Waverley , Notting Hill , Syndal and Wheelers Hill . Additionally,
215-481: A range of different swimming pools to cater for everyone's needs with two kid pools, a 40-metre wave pool, a Learn-to-swim pool, an indoor 25-metre pool, an outdoor 50-metre pool and a hydrotherapy pool. M1 Swimming Club (formerly Waverley Amateur Swimming Club before 2002) has existed at the Monash Aquatic and Recreation Centre (formerly Waverley Swimming Pool) since 1962. There is a large squad swimming program at
258-466: A reputation of being a fine dining and up-market retail experience. The relocation of the food court to the north-east corner has enabled diners to enjoy views looking out to Mt Dandenong. Glen Waverley is the home of what is considered Victoria's best and one of Australia's best non-selective co-educational public schools, Glen Waverley Secondary College . The suburb has two Australian rules football clubs, Glen Waverley Hawks Football Club , and
301-663: Is Carina Garland of the Australian Labor Party . The constituency is considered a key marginal constituency targeted by both Labor and the Liberal Party of Australia . Since 1984, federal electoral division boundaries in Australia have been determined at redistributions by a redistribution committee appointed by the Australian Electoral Commission . Redistributions occur for the boundaries of divisions in
344-540: Is Century City Walk, a cinema multiplex. It houses various eateries, a Strike Bowling Bar and a Village Cinema (equipped with Gold Class facilities). There are now many hotels such as Novotel Glen Waverley, Hotel Ibis, Waverley International Hotel, Apartments of Waverley and the Quest Hotel. There is also a large branch of the Monash Public Library Service. High-rise apartment blocks began featuring with
387-811: Is also home to various cultural festivals, including Lunar New Year celebrations in Box Hill and community events in Ringwood and Glen Waverley. Environmental preservation and sustainability initiatives are a priority in the Eastern Suburbs. The proximity to natural reserves like the Yarra Ranges and the Dandenongs drives a strong focus on green initiatives, with councils promoting recycling, tree planting, and water conservation efforts. These areas also face challenges related to urban sprawl and bushfire management, particularly in
430-471: Is also the Monash Council Building and Glen Waverley Library. The Glen (formerly known as "Centro The Glen") is a local regional shopping centre owned, (formerly managed and developed by Vicinity Centres ). Although smaller than nearby shopping centres such as Westfield Knox or Chadstone , The Glen has continually grown and evolved. In 2015, plans were announced for a $ 500M redevelopment which
473-500: Is highly regarded, with schools like Box Hill High School , Glen Waverley Secondary College , and Vermont Secondary College achieving strong academic results. [1] The Eastern Suburbs are well-served by public transport, including an extensive train network on the Lilydale , Belgrave , and Glen Waverley lines. These lines connect the eastern areas directly with Melbourne’s CBD. In addition, numerous bus services provide coverage across
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#1732844662903516-886: Is represented by the Glen Waverley Cougars Cricket Club and the Glen Waverley Cricket Club, who both compete in the Southern District and Churches Cricket League (SDCCL). In season 2009/2010, the Glen Waverley Cricket Club's 50th year, they won the SDCCL Menzies Shield, defeating Mount Waverley Uniting Cricket Club. The Glen Waverley Hawks Cricket Club compete in Wilson Shield of the Box Hill Reporter District Cricket Association. The Richmond cricket club trading as
559-431: Is the main north–south arterial road running through Glen Waverley, with 3 lanes in each direction. Blackburn Road runs parallel to Springvale Road to the west. High Street, and Waverley and Ferntree Gully roads are the main east–west collector roads in Glen Waverley. The Monash Freeway also runs through the south-western corner of Glen Waverley, with access via Ferntree Gully and Springvale roads. Glen Waverley served as
602-832: Is the only place in Oceania which has been included in the list of places referred to as the Center of the Universe . In the 2016 Census, there were 40,327 people in Glen Waverley. 30.9% of people were born in Australia. The next most common countries or regions of birth were China 15.5%, India 9.4%, Malaysia 5.5%, Sri Lanka 9.3% and Hong Kong SAR 2.4%. 40.5% of people spoke only English at home. Other languages spoken at home included Mandarin 19.3%, Cantonese 8.5%, Sinhalese 7.8%, Tamil 7.8% and Hindi 2.3%. The most common responses for religion were No Religion 32.3%, Catholic 24.3%, Buddhism 10.0% and Hinduism 7.8%. Most of Glen Waverley's voting booths are within
645-562: The Eastern Freeway and Maroondah Highway , provide access to the CBD and connect the region with other parts of Greater Melbourne. The Eastern Suburbs fall within several Local Government Areas (LGAs), including: These LGAs manage local services and infrastructure, reflecting the diversity of urban, suburban, and semi-rural environments across the region. The Eastern Suburbs include a variety of residential and commercial suburbs, with some of
688-460: The Division also includes parts of Chadstone , Clayton , Mulgrave and Oakleigh . The Division of Chisholm consists of part of the local government areas of Monash City Council and Whitehorse City Council . The Division of Chisholm has a diverse population, with around 54% of its residents being born overseas . Approximately 55% of the population speak a language other than English at home, with Chinese Australians making around 30% of
731-646: The Glen Waverley Rovers Junior Football Club both competing in the Eastern Football League . Soccer clubs include Glen Waverley Soccer Club (founded in 1980), and Waverley Victory Football Club (founded in 2001), they are both members of Football Federation Victoria . Tennis clubs include Glen Waverley Tennis Club, Glenvale Tennis Club, Glenburn Tennis Club, Legend Park Tennis Club, St Christopher's Tennis Club, Notting Hill Pinewood Tennis Club and Whites Lane Tennis Club . Cricket
774-806: The Glen Waverley railway station and travel south and alight at Monash University, Clayton or Cheltenham, or travel north towards Deakin University, Burwood and Box Hill. As of May 2022, the project nears the commencement of construction. A number of bus routes operated by Ventura Bus Lines and CDC Melbourne also operate in the area, with connections to Monash University , Chadstone Shopping Centre , Eastland Shopping Centre , Westfield Knox , Rowville , St. Kilda, Glen Iris, Springvale, Blackburn, Mitcham, Dandenong and Croydon. The 902 SmartBus from Chelsea to Airport West, also operates via Glen Waverley at 15-minute frequencies all day in both directions, and at up to 10-minute frequencies in peak periods. Springvale Road
817-791: The MARC which has been operated by Tateswim since 2001. Tateswim runs squads for competitive and non-competitive swimmers, with competitive swimmers racing under the M1 Swimming Club banner. M1 also has members training in squad programs at the Harold Holt Swim Centre (City of Stonnington) and the Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre (City of Glen Eira). The suburb gives its name to the Glen Waverley railway line , which terminates at Glen Waverley station . Services depart platform 1 and 2, with
860-548: The Monash tigers are the main cricket club in the area playing Victorian Premier cricket. have been at central reserve since 2011 and were at punt road oval since 1854. Golfers play at the course of the Glen Waverley Golf Club at Waverley Road in the neighbouring suburb of Wheelers Hill . Glen Waverley has a major recreational and aquatic centre located on Waverley Rd, the Monash Aquatic and Recreation Centre (MARC). It has
903-588: The Sydney McDonald's closure, it became Australia's longest surviving McDonald's until it was demolished in 2016, and subsequently replaced with a modernised version. One of the largest suburbs in Melbourne by land area, Glen Waverley is bounded by the Dandenong Creek to the east, Waverley Road and View Mount Road to the south-east, Ferntree Gully Road to the south, Blackburn Road to the west and Highbury Road to
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#1732844662903946-469: The area to the south of the railway line, was renamed 'Glen Waverley' in 1921, and Glen Waverley South in 1963 on the same day Glen Waverley North office (open since 1954) was renamed Glen Waverley (from 1994 The Glen). The name "Waverley" comes from a novel by Sir Walter Scott . Major development occurred in the 1950s to 1970s with rapid infilling of housing built to a generally high standard on large (typically 800m) blocks. In particular Legend Park Estate
989-411: The construction of IBIS Hotel, constructed at the southern end of Kingsway and bordering Springvale Rd. In 2011, IKON Glen Waverley was constructed as a 10-storey apartment, office, retail and car parking complex between the railway station and Kingsway. In 2016, the next multi-storey residence apartment block was announced for 52–54 O'Sullivan Rd, to replace the former The Walk Arcade complex. This project
1032-480: The creation of the new electoral district of Glen Waverley. Glen Waverley takes in most of the abolished seat of Forest Hill, large parts of abolished Mount Waverley, and small parts of Ringwood and Mulgrave. It was an estimate Liberal margin of 0.9% compared to 1.1% for abolished Forest Hill. The main street of Glen Waverley is Kingsway . In recent years, Kingsway has developed into a vibrant dining and entertainment area, with strong Asian influences. Also on Kingsway
1075-491: The cultural landscape of suburbs like Box Hill, Glen Waverley, and Burwood. The economy of Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs is supported by a mix of retail, healthcare, education, and professional services. Major shopping centres such as Eastland in Ringwood, Westfield Knox in Wantirna South, and The Glen in Glen Waverley are economic anchors. The Eastern Health network provides a substantial portion of healthcare services in
1118-689: The federal electorate of Bruce (with the remainder in Chisholm). The suburb is traditionally oriented towards the Liberal Party, but has become extremely marginal and competitive in recent years. This is evidenced in the 2010 federal election results, in which the combined booth results for the suburb produced a primary vote of 40.7% for the Labor Party, 46.0% for the Liberals, and 9.8% for the Greens. After preferences,
1161-498: The fictional suburb of Banksiawood in the 1988 ABC Television children's television series C/o The Bartons by Jocelyn Moorhouse . Some scenes were recorded in the Century City Walk mall, Village Cinema, Townsend Street and the library. Australian pop group, Bachelor Girl , filmed the music video for their 1999 hit song Lucky Me inside The Glen Shopping Centre . Various parts of the centre are featured distinctly within
1204-549: The foot of the Dandenong Ranges . The Eastern Suburbs are distinct from Melbourne's Inner Eastern Suburbs, lying further out from the city and possessing a unique blend of suburban character, parklands, and proximity to natural attractions. The Eastern Suburbs are known for their hilly terrain, leafy residential neighbourhoods, and significant areas of bushland. The Dandenong Ranges lie to the far east, providing scenic views and recreational spaces. The main arterial roads, such as
1247-501: The music video and the production still online on the group's Youtube channel. ^ = territory divided with another LGA Eastern suburbs (Melbourne) The Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne , Victoria , Australia , are a major metropolitan region encompassing a diverse range of residential , commercial , and natural areas. This region is generally considered to stretch from around 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) east of Melbourne’s Central Business District (CBD) and extends to
1290-698: The north. Springvale Road , a major north–south distributor, divides the suburb. The geography varies from river flats adjacent to the Dandenong Creek in the east to hilly in the region between the Dandenong Creek and the Scotchmans Creek (a small first-order tributary of the Yarra River ) catchments. Glen Waverley has also developed to become somewhat of a business hub in metropolitan Melbourne, with many international companies including Toshiba , Ansell , and NEC all having their Australian headquarters in
1333-489: The notable ones being: The Eastern Suburbs are known for their relatively affluent population, with a high rate of homeownership and an educated demographic. However, the area is socioeconomically diverse, with wealthier enclaves such as Balwyn and Kew East (considered part of the inner east by some) contrasting with more affordable suburban areas further out. The region has a large multicultural population, particularly of Chinese, Indian, and Sri Lankan communities, influencing
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1376-486: The outer eastern suburbs close to heavily forested regions. Ongoing residential and commercial developments are anticipated in the Eastern Suburbs as Melbourne's population grows. Key projects include the expansion of public transport, improvements to road infrastructure, and urban regeneration projects aimed at maintaining the balance between development and environmental conservation. Future projects are also focused on increasing housing availability and diversity to cater to
1419-452: The party resulting from the leadership spill which removed Malcolm Turnbull as Prime Minister and the treatment of women within the party. Banks announced she would sit on the crossbench as an independent, but guarantee confidence and supply to the Morrison government . Gladys Liu won Chisholm in the 2019 election for the Liberal Party against Jennifer Yang by less than 0.6%, becoming
1462-406: The population. The seat has the largest Chinese community of any electorate in all of Australia. On its original boundaries, it was a comfortably safe Liberal seat centred on Camberwell . However, successive redistributions from 1980 onward have moved the electorate south-east, taking in strongly Labor -voting suburbs to balance out the relatively affluent Liberal-leaning suburbs in the north of
1505-641: The region, supplementing train routes and linking more remote areas. The Eastern Freeway and EastLink are major roadways that facilitate access to and from the area, supporting both commuter traffic and local transit. The Eastern Suburbs boast a wealth of parks, gardens, and recreational areas. The Dandenong Ranges National Park offers walking trails, lookouts, and picnic spots, while smaller parks such as Ruffey Lake Park in Doncaster and Jells Park in Wheelers Hill are popular for outdoor activities. The region
1548-403: The region, with major hospitals such as Box Hill Hospital and Maroondah Hospital . The Eastern Suburbs are home to some of Melbourne’s top-ranking public and private schools, as well as tertiary institutions. Deakin University (Burwood Campus) is a prominent university in the area, offering a wide range of courses and attracting students from across Australia and overseas. Secondary education
1591-470: The seat for the Liberals at the 2016 election, becoming the only Liberal challenger to take a seat from Labor at that election. Taking this seat off Labor turned out to be crucial in ensuring the Coalition retaining its majority; it meant they had 76 seats, as opposed to the 75 they would have had if Labor had retained this seat. On 27 November 2018, Banks resigned from the Liberal Party due to disaffection with
1634-478: The seat, and making the seat marginal. The first member for Chisholm, Sir Wilfrid Kent Hughes , was one of Australia's most distinguished soldiers and a former Olympian, who held the seat until his death on 31 July 1970. Labor finally took the seat in the 1983 landslide that brought Bob Hawke to power, only to lose it in 1987 . Anna Burke became the second Labor member ever to win it in 1998 election and held it until her retirement in 2016 . Julia Banks won
1677-501: The split was 49.99% for Labor and 50.01% for the Liberals (a difference of 3 votes). In 2019 Australian federal election , the electorate which Glen Waverley is part of, Division of Chisholm , saw both major parties being represented by Chinese-Australian female candidates, Gladys Liu and Jennifer Yang, respectively for Liberal and Labor parties. Liu defeated Yang by 1,090 votes (a margin of 1.1%), in an extremely close race. The 2020–21 State electoral boundary redivision has seen
1720-482: The suburb. Nicknamed "The Centre of the Universe" ( Chinese : "宇宙中心" ) by the local Chinese residents due to its convenient location, ample amenities, good weather, and favourable living conditions, Glen Waverley had the seventh highest number of one million dollar-plus house sales in Melbourne in 2013. Properties in Glen Waverley and surrounding areas continued to show price gains in 2014 and 2015, largely due to interest from Chinese property buyers. Glen Waverley
1763-426: Was completed 2019 just prior to COVID and the prolonged shutdown periods that Melbourne endured. Major retail tenants of the current shopping centre include David Jones , Target , ALDI , Coles, Woolworths, UNIQLO , H&M , JB Hi-Fi , Chemist Warehouse and Spotlight. A major feature of the redevelopment, besides the 3 Sky Garden apartment towers, is the fine dining/restaurant precinct. Today Vicinity The Glen has
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1806-598: Was finally completed in September 2019. The period 2015–2019 also saw major reconstruction work of The Glen which incorporates the Sky Garden apartment complex. Sky Garden was completed in 2019 with residents moving in just prior to COVID in early 2020. The suburb also has numerous churches, and is home to the Victoria Police Academy , which occupies a former Roman Catholic seminary. Located on and adjacent to Kingsway
1849-454: Was opened by Hooker Rex in 1971. Much of that housing stock is now ageing and renewal is occurring, frequently involving subdivision of the larger blocks into townhouse development. The suburb was also the site of Victoria's first McDonald's restaurant, which opened on 12 September 1973, at the corner of High Street and Springvale Road. It was opened shortly after the original in Sydney. Following
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