Education capital of South East Melbourne with spacious houses with manicured gardens, good schools, great shopping, sporting facilities and tasty Asian eateries. Glen Waverley, situated around broad thoroughfares 20kms south-east of the city, has all the amenities a family could need – plenty of space, roomy houses, The Glen shopping centre, a nifty cinema complex and a selection of great schools. The area’s Asian vibe can be felt in the knockout range of restaurants peppered throughout the area. Glen Waverley can feel like a network of busy major roads, but it can serve up more charm than people bargain for. Food lovers can enjoy Italian fine dining at the architect-designed Sette Bello, or they can duck into Meega, a hidden Korean gem. You can go everyday shopping on Kingsway or shiny mall shopping at The Glen; check out a movie at Century City Walk or go for a swim at Monash Aquatic and Recreation Centre. All this…plus an enormous range of both private and public schools, especially primary schools and excellent public transport. Buses and trains service the area, which also has excellent major road and freeway access. You’ll find classic examples of the architecture of the era, continuing on to the 1980s, but you’ll also see some very contemporary designer versions of a family home, as well as redeveloped new townhouses and a futuristic apartment complex on Kingsway. Situated far enough from the city to afford a spacious way of life, Glen Waverley is a great choice for families as it has great schools and transport, but it also has a lively suite of recreational options, from swimming to shopping to movies to finding a new favourite Asian restaurant.