Monash City
Monash City is one of VIC's top-performing councils, ranking 3rd of 79 and strongest on sustainability.
"Melbourne's southeast education and tech hub — Clayton, Glen Waverley, and Monash University"
Victoria · metro council · Pop. 205,000
Data last updated: 2024-25 · Data confidence: high
Overall Score
67 out of 100
#2 of 31 metro councils in VIC
#3 in Victoria
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 79/100 |
| Community Services | 52/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 64/100 |
| Core Operations | 72/100 |
What This Means For You
Among metropolitan councils, Monash City performs strongest in financial sustainability (better than 79% of peers). Performance in community services is moderate at the 52th percentile among peers.
What Makes This Place Unique
Melbourne's southeast education and tech hub — Clayton, Glen Waverley, and Monash University
Monash covers Glen Waverley, Mount Waverley, Clayton, Mulgrave, and Wheelers Hill. It's defined by Monash University's presence, a strong Chinese-Australian and South Asian community, and Glen Waverley's transformation into one of Melbourne's best dining precincts. It's suburban but increasingly sophisticated.
Known For
- Monash University — one of Australia's top research universities, anchoring the local economy
- Glen Waverley's dining strip — outstanding Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Southeast Asian food
- Strong school zone demand — Glen Waverley Secondary College is among Victoria's highest-ranked state schools
- Monash Technology Precinct and health cluster
Living Here
Monash is where education-focused families compete for school zones and dining options are genuinely excellent. Public transport is decent (Glen Waverley line), green space is reasonable, and the university brings cultural and intellectual energy. A reliable, high-quality suburban choice.
Hidden Gem
Jells Park in Wheelers Hill — 127 hectares of parkland with a lake, wetlands, and bush trails that rival any inner-city park for quality.