Glen Waverley - West · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
How well-off the area is, how fast its population is growing, and the businesses and new homes here.
High levels of education and wealth shape daily life in Glen Waverley - West, where the typical resident has far more resources than most people across the country. This advantage is reflected in an overall score of 1,074, which is larger than about 80% of similar areas.
All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Glen Waverley - West — higher than 71% of areas.
| Glen Waverley - West | 8 |
|---|---|
| 3150, VIC | 9 |
SEIFA indexes ranking relative advantage and disadvantage.
Education and job skills are a standout strength here, scoring 9 out of 10 and ranking higher than about 90% of other areas. This high level of qualification helps explain why the area's overall advantage is larger than about 80% of similar places.
8
Higher than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% most disadvantaged areas in Australia, 10 = among the 10% most advantaged. IRSAD summarises both advantage and disadvantage, so a high score reflects relatively many high-income, well-educated households and few low-income, low-skill ones.
7
Higher than 64% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% most disadvantaged areas in Australia, 10 = among the least disadvantaged. IRSD focuses on disadvantage alone (low income, low education, unemployment, unskilled occupations), so a higher decile means relatively less disadvantage.
7
Higher than 64% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
ABS Index of Economic Resources, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% lowest areas for economic resources in Australia, 10 = among the highest. IER reflects the income, housing costs, dwelling size and assets of households, so a higher decile means relatively greater economic resources.
9
Higher than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
ABS Index of Education and Occupation, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% lowest areas for education and occupation in Australia, 10 = among the highest. IEO reflects residents' qualifications and the skill level of their jobs, so a higher decile means a more highly educated and skilled workforce.
1,074
Higher than 79% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, 2021, as a raw index score (standardised so the Australian average is about 1000). Higher scores indicate relatively greater advantage; lower scores greater disadvantage.
Annual population estimates and change since the census.
The population has grown quickly since 2021, rising by 9.8%. This increase is much higher than most areas and sits a little above the Victorian rate of 8.0%.
23,417
Higher than 89% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Estimated resident population (ABS), 2025.
9.8%
Higher than 79% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Population growth since the 2021 Census, from ABS annual estimates.
Operating businesses and dwellings approved.
Commercial activity is significant, with 3,072 businesses operating in the area. This is among the largest number of businesses for a place at this level.
3,072
Higher than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Operating businesses (ABS Counts of Australian Businesses), June 2025.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Economy & Advantage in Glen Waverley - West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/212051322/glen-waverley-west/topic/economy-advantage
