Draper vs Ferny Hills
The verdict
Ferny Hills rates higher for transport (64 vs 28). Ferny Hills has a shorter estimated CBD commute (52 vs 65 min).
Scores
DraperFerny Hills
| Draper | Ferny Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 75 |
| Transport | 28 | 64 |
| Education | 76 | 77 |
| Liveability | 55 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Draper | Ferny Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 695 | 8,726 |
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,073 | $2,271 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 49.7% | 46.9% |
| Born in Australia | 80.0% | 82.0% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.8 |
Growth: Draper — · Ferny Hills —
Property
| Draper | 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
| Draper | Ferny Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 432 | 447 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 144 | 206 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,716 | 4,716 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Draper | 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: Draper · Ferny Hills
Transport
| Draper | Ferny Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 28 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 32 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 65 | 52 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.2 km | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Draper | 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 | 1 | 7 |
| Parks | 2 | 22 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 14 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 23 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.4 km | 16.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.5 km | 13.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.1 km | 9.7 km |
Population & growth
| Draper | Ferny Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 695 | 8,726 |
| Estimated 2025 | 732 | 9,217 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.31% | 1.38% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Draper or Ferny Hills?
Draper and Ferny Hills have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which has better public transport, Draper or Ferny Hills?
Ferny Hills has the higher transport score (Draper 28/100 vs Ferny Hills 64/100).
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