Ferntree Gully vs Lysterfield
The verdict
Ferntree Gully is more affordable, with a median house price of $882K versus $1.24M in Lysterfield. Ferntree Gully rates higher for transport (94 vs 41). Lysterfield is closer to the coast (20.5 km vs 22.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Lysterfield rates higher (100 vs 84/100 in Ferntree Gully).
Scores
| Ferntree Gully | Lysterfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 52 |
| Transport | 94 | 41 |
| Education | 65 | 65 |
| Liveability | 91 | 52 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ferntree Gully | Lysterfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,398 | 6,681 |
| Median age | 40 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,770 | $2,754 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.0% | 43.0% |
| Born in Australia | 71.5% | 75.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 3.2 |
Growth: Ferntree Gully Moderate Growth · Lysterfield Moderate Growth
Property
| Ferntree Gully | Lysterfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $882K | $1.24M |
| Median unit price | $671K | $803K |
| House price YoY | 1.8% | -7.4% |
| 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
| Ferntree Gully | Lysterfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 84 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 288 | 269 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 266 | 90 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 263 | 150 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,168 | 2,335 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ferntree Gully | Lysterfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 11 | 1 |
| Government | 7 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,032 | 1,065 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ferntree Gully · Lysterfield
Transport
| Ferntree Gully | Lysterfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 94 | 41 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 135 | 25 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 66 | 110 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 4.4 km |
Liveability
| Ferntree Gully | Lysterfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 8 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 35 | 4 |
| Parks | 88 | 32 |
| Playgrounds | 35 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 362 | 338 |
| Medical GPs | 12 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.1 km | 20.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 28.9 km | 32.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.4 km | 4.2 km |
Population & growth
| Ferntree Gully | Lysterfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 27,398 | 6,681 |
| Estimated 2025 | 27,715 | 6,649 |
| Projected 2041 | 31,387 | 7,654 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.29% | -0.12% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ferntree Gully or Lysterfield?
Lysterfield has the higher residential safety score (Ferntree Gully 84/100 vs Lysterfield 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Ferntree Gully or Lysterfield?
Ferntree Gully is more affordable, with a median house price of $882K versus $1.24M.
Which has better schools, Ferntree Gully or Lysterfield?
Lysterfield has a higher average school ICSEA (Ferntree Gully 1032 vs Lysterfield 1065; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ferntree Gully or Lysterfield?
Ferntree Gully has the higher transport score (Ferntree Gully 94/100 vs Lysterfield 41/100).
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