Arana Hills vs Ferny Hills
The verdict
Arana Hills rates higher for liveability (100 vs 84). Arana Hills is closer to the coast (14.2 km vs 16.7 km).
Scores
Arana HillsFerny Hills
| Arana Hills | Ferny Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 75 |
| Transport | 79 | 64 |
| Education | 75 | 77 |
| Liveability | 100 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Arana Hills | Ferny Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,971 | 8,726 |
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,227 | $2,271 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.7% | 46.9% |
| Born in Australia | 80.8% | 82.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.8 |
Growth: Arana Hills — · Ferny Hills —
Property
| Arana Hills | Ferny Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Arana Hills | Ferny Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 98 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 459 | 447 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 215 | 206 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,716 | 4,716 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Arana Hills | Ferny Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,069 | 1,081 |
See the full school list on each profile: Arana Hills · Ferny Hills
Transport
| Arana Hills | Ferny Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 79 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 37 | 32 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 45 | 52 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.6 km | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Arana Hills | Ferny Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 7 |
| Parks | 23 | 22 |
| Playgrounds | 15 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 23 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.2 km | 16.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.1 km | 13.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.7 km | 9.7 km |
Population & growth
| Arana Hills | Ferny Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,971 | 8,726 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,363 | 9,217 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.38% | 1.38% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Arana Hills or Ferny Hills?
Ferny Hills has the higher residential safety score (Arana Hills 98/100 vs Ferny Hills 100/100).
Which has better schools, Arana Hills or Ferny Hills?
Ferny Hills has a higher average school ICSEA (Arana Hills 1069 vs Ferny Hills 1081; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Arana Hills or Ferny Hills?
Arana Hills has the higher transport score (Arana Hills 79/100 vs Ferny Hills 64/100).
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