Camp Mountain vs Ferny Hills
The verdict
Ferny Hills rates higher for liveability (84 vs 33). Ferny Hills is closer to the coast (16.7 km vs 21.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Ferny Hills rates higher (100 vs 95/100 in Camp Mountain).
Scores
Camp MountainFerny Hills
| Camp Mountain | Ferny Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 75 |
| Transport | 30 | 64 |
| Education | 79 | 77 |
| Liveability | 33 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Camp Mountain | Ferny Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,447 | 8,726 |
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,674 | $2,271 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.9% | 46.9% |
| Born in Australia | 80.6% | 82.0% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.8 |
Growth: Camp Mountain — · Ferny Hills —
Property
| Camp Mountain | 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) | Data not available | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Camp Mountain | Ferny Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 95 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 484 | 447 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 207 | 206 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,716 | 4,716 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Camp Mountain | Ferny Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,081 |
See the full school list on each profile: Camp Mountain · Ferny Hills
Transport
| Camp Mountain | Ferny Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 30 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 32 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 61 | 52 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.5 km | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Camp Mountain | 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 | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 7 |
| Parks | 2 | 22 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 14 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 23 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.0 km | 16.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.4 km | 13.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.2 km | 9.7 km |
Population & growth
| Camp Mountain | Ferny Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,447 | 8,726 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,524 | 9,217 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.30% | 1.38% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Camp Mountain or Ferny Hills?
Ferny Hills has the higher residential safety score (Camp Mountain 95/100 vs Ferny Hills 100/100).
Which has better public transport, Camp Mountain or Ferny Hills?
Ferny Hills has the higher transport score (Camp Mountain 30/100 vs Ferny Hills 64/100).
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