Boronia vs Ferntree Gully
The verdict
Boronia is more affordable, with a median house price of $850K versus $882K in Ferntree Gully. Ferntree Gully is closer to the coast (22.1 km vs 24.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Ferntree Gully rates higher (84 vs 75/100 in Boronia).
Scores
| Boronia | Ferntree Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 84 |
| Transport | 97 | 94 |
| Education | 65 | 65 |
| Liveability | 90 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Boronia | Ferntree Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,607 | 27,398 |
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,619 | $1,770 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.0% | 38.0% |
| Born in Australia | 68.9% | 71.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.6 |
Growth: Boronia Moderate Growth · Ferntree Gully Moderate Growth
Property
| Boronia | Ferntree Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $850K | $882K |
| Median unit price | $650K | $671K |
| House price YoY | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Boronia | Ferntree Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 75 | 84 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 343 | 288 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 335 | 266 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 288 | 263 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,227 | 4,168 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Boronia | Ferntree Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 11 |
| Government | 4 | 7 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,013 | 1,032 |
See the full school list on each profile: Boronia · Ferntree Gully
Transport
| Boronia | Ferntree Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 97 | 94 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 115 | 135 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 66 | 66 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 490 m | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Boronia | Ferntree Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 5 | 8 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 23 | 35 |
| Parks | 53 | 88 |
| Playgrounds | 31 | 35 |
| Swimming pools | 78 | 362 |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 12 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 24.5 km | 22.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 28.8 km | 28.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.2 km | 3.4 km |
Population & growth
| Boronia | Ferntree Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 23,607 | 27,398 |
| Estimated 2025 | 24,524 | 27,715 |
| Projected 2041 | 27,044 | 31,387 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.96% | 0.29% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Boronia or Ferntree Gully?
Ferntree Gully has the higher residential safety score (Boronia 75/100 vs Ferntree Gully 84/100).
Which is more affordable, Boronia or Ferntree Gully?
Boronia is more affordable, with a median house price of $850K versus $882K.
Which has better schools, Boronia or Ferntree Gully?
Ferntree Gully has a higher average school ICSEA (Boronia 1013 vs Ferntree Gully 1032; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Boronia or Ferntree Gully?
Boronia has the higher transport score (Boronia 97/100 vs Ferntree Gully 94/100).
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