Fern Tree vs Ridgeway
The verdict
Ridgeway rates higher for liveability (55 vs 44). Ridgeway is closer to the coast (4.2 km vs 6.7 km).
Scores
Fern TreeRidgeway
| Fern Tree | Ridgeway | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 59 |
| Transport | 42 | 41 |
| Education | 86 | 83 |
| Liveability | 44 | 55 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fern Tree | Ridgeway | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 763 | 222 |
| Median age | 45 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,990 | $2,555 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 71.0% | 63.8% |
| Born in Australia | 77.5% | 71.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.9 |
Growth: Fern Tree Stable · Ridgeway Stable
Property
| Fern Tree | Ridgeway | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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
Data not available
Safety
| Fern Tree | Ridgeway | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Data not available
Schools
| Fern Tree | Ridgeway | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Fern Tree · Ridgeway
Transport
| Fern Tree | Ridgeway | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 42 | 41 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 1 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 35 | 28 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Fern Tree | Ridgeway | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 21.8°C | 21.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 570 | 570 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.7 km | 4.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.6 km | 5.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.9 km | 4.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.9 km | 5.5 km |
Population & growth
| Fern Tree | Ridgeway | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 763 | 222 |
| Estimated 2025 | 756 | 220 |
| Projected 2041 | 812 | 236 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.23% | -0.23% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Fern Tree or Ridgeway?
Fern Tree has the higher transport score (Fern Tree 42/100 vs Ridgeway 41/100).
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