Fern Tree vs Tolmans Hill
The verdict
Tolmans Hill rates higher for liveability (100 vs 44). Tolmans Hill is closer to the coast (2.5 km vs 6.7 km).
Scores
Fern TreeTolmans Hill
| Fern Tree | Tolmans Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 77 |
| Transport | 42 | 50 |
| Education | 86 | 82 |
| Liveability | 44 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fern Tree | Tolmans Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 763 | 647 |
| Median age | 45 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,990 | $3,316 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 71.0% | 67.8% |
| Born in Australia | 77.5% | 72.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 3.1 |
Growth: Fern Tree Stable · Tolmans Hill Stable
Property
| Fern Tree | Tolmans Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Tolmans Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Tolmans Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Fern Tree · Tolmans Hill
Transport
| Fern Tree | Tolmans Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 42 | 50 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 6 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 35 | 23 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Fern Tree | Tolmans Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.7 km | 2.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.6 km | 3.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.9 km | 2.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.9 km | 3.8 km |
Population & growth
| Fern Tree | Tolmans Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 763 | 647 |
| Estimated 2025 | 756 | 664 |
| Projected 2041 | 812 | 689 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.23% | 0.65% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Fern Tree or Tolmans Hill?
Tolmans Hill has the higher transport score (Fern Tree 42/100 vs Tolmans Hill 50/100).
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