Home builder Glen Waverley, Melbourne, Varcon Group

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Building in Glen Waverley.

Glen Waverley is one of Melbourne's premier family suburbs in the south-east, driven by its exceptional school catchment and the vibrant The Glen shopping centre.

About the Suburb

Glen Waverley at a glance

Glen Waverley is the eastern suburbs' premier activity centre, a Monash suburb built around The Glen shopping centre, a high-performing school zone anchored by Glen Waverley Secondary College, and a dense residential community that has made it one of Melbourne's most consistently popular family destinations. Blocks run 600–800 m² across well-established residential streets, and the suburb's strong Asian-Australian community has brought exceptional food culture, educational intensity and community investment. For Varcon, Glen Waverley projects tend to prioritise function, quality and longevity.

Distance to CBD

22 km south-east

Local Council

Monash City Council

Typical Block Size

Typically 600–850 m²

Home Styles

Post-war brick veneer, contemporary, double-storey family homes

Heritage Overlays

Minimal

Planning & Permits in Glen Waverley

Monash City Council applies General Residential Zone provisions across most of Glen Waverley, with Neighbourhood Residential Zone limiting density on some quieter residential streets. The council's neighbourhood character policies require new builds to respond to the established residential scale, building heights, street setbacks and landscaping are key review criteria. Heritage overlay coverage is minimal, keeping the planning pathway straightforward for most sites. Monash City Council.

Lifestyle & Community

The Glen shopping centre is a major retail and entertainment destination. Brandon Park Secondary College and Highvale Secondary College add to the suburb's strong educational credentials. The Glen Waverley train line delivers direct CBD services in under 35 minutes, and Jells Park's lake and trail network provides exceptional recreational infrastructure nearby.

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