Granny flats in Glen Waverley
Glen Waverley has more blocks eligible for a second dwelling than any other suburb in Melbourne's east, one of the cleanest planning pathways in the city, and the strongest multigenerational demand in metropolitan Melbourne. If you own here, the question is rarely whether you can build — it's where on the block it should go.
Turn-key builds from $130,000. Flagship designs from $185,000. Built by a registered Melbourne builder working under Domestic Builder (Unlimited) registration DBU-20641.
Why Glen Waverley leads the east
Glen Waverley and its immediate neighbours Mount Waverley and Wheelers Hill are, on the numbers, the most straightforward place in Melbourne's east to add a second dwelling.
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Around 4,009 eligible sites — more than any other suburb in the east, most of them on blocks that clear the 300m² threshold comfortably.
The City of Monash is largely overlay-free — no flood, heritage or bushfire overlays across most of Glen Waverley, Mount Waverley and Wheelers Hill, which makes for one of the cleanest and fastest build paths in Melbourne.
The strongest multigenerational demographic in metropolitan Melbourne — culturally embedded extended-family living, larger-than-average households, and genuine demand for a quality second dwelling on the family block rather than a compromise.
A premium education precinct — the Glen Waverley Secondary College catchment and the surrounding top-school zones create consistent demand from long-term tenants where the investment angle matters.
High equity, long holds — owners here have both the means and the motivation to build properly rather than cheaply.
Where multigenerational living is simply how families live
Glen Waverley is one of the suburbs where housing parents or grandparents on the family block isn't a compromise — it's normal family structure, and it has been for a generation.
What changes is the standard of what gets built. A second dwelling that feels like a home rather than an afterthought is what makes the arrangement work for everyone: the parents keep their independence, the family keeps its proximity, and nobody feels they've been put in a shed at the back.
Common questions about building in Glen Waverley
Can I build a granny flat in Glen Waverley without a planning permit?
In most Glen Waverley and City of Monash residential zones, a secondary dwelling under 60m² can be built without a planning permit under Victoria's 2023 reforms. Monash is largely free of the overlays that reintroduce a planning permit requirement, which is part of what makes it such a straightforward place to build. A building permit is still required, and we manage all permits and approvals on your behalf.
How many Glen Waverley blocks are eligible?
Around 4,009 — the highest count in Melbourne's east. If your block is over 300m² in a standard Monash residential zone without a heritage or flood overlay, you are very likely eligible. Our desktop site assessment confirms your block's status before you commit to anything, and it costs nothing.
How much does a granny flat cost in Glen Waverley?
Builds start from $130,000 for a turn-key small secondary dwelling, and our flagship designs start from $185,000. Site connections are priced separately after the site survey, because how far the build sits from existing water, sewer and power genuinely can't be known in advance.
What is the best design for a multigenerational family?
The Capel Sound and Sorrento designs suit multigenerational households best. Both are two-bedroom homes with full kitchens, private entries and generous living spaces, and both include Livable Housing Design features such as step-free entry and wider doorways as standard — which matters when the dwelling is for parents or grandparents and you want the arrangement to still work in ten years.
Do you build in Mount Waverley and Wheelers Hill?
Yes. Glen Waverley, Mount Waverley and Wheelers Hill share the same City of Monash planning pathway and much the same block sizes, and we build across all three. Ashwood, Burwood, Chadstone, Clayton, Mulgrave, Oakleigh, Hughesdale, Huntingdale and Notting Hill are all within the same council.
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We also build across Melbourne's south-east and the Mornington Peninsula — see every area we build in.
How long does the build take?
Construction runs 12 to 14 weeks on site for most designs, from the point where layouts, finishes and fixtures are signed off and the deposit is paid. Design, site testing, documentation and approvals come first — and in Monash, with fewer overlays to work around, that stage is usually shorter than elsewhere in the east.
Find out what your Glen Waverley block can take
Send us your address and we'll run a desktop check — title, overlays, easements and which permit pathway Monash will want. It costs nothing, there's no obligation, and you'll get a straight answer about what your block can take.