Ferntree Gully vs Rowville
The verdict
Ferntree Gully is more affordable, with a median house price of $882K versus $1.08M in Rowville. Ferntree Gully rates higher for transport (94 vs 31). Rowville is closer to the coast (16.8 km vs 22.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Rowville rates higher (100 vs 84/100 in Ferntree Gully).
Scores
| Ferntree Gully | Rowville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 60 |
| Transport | 94 | 31 |
| Education | 65 | 68 |
| Liveability | 91 | 82 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ferntree Gully | Rowville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,398 | 33,571 |
| Median age | 40 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,770 | $2,205 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.0% | 46.2% |
| Born in Australia | 71.5% | 62.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.9 |
Growth: Ferntree Gully Moderate Growth · Rowville Moderate Growth
Property
| Ferntree Gully | Rowville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $882K | $1.08M |
| Median unit price | $671K | $664K |
| House price YoY | 1.8% | 2.8% |
| 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 | Rowville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 84 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 288 | 211 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 266 | 188 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 263 | 173 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,168 | 3,074 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ferntree Gully | Rowville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 11 | 7 |
| Government | 7 | 6 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,032 | 1,066 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ferntree Gully · Rowville
Transport
| Ferntree Gully | Rowville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 94 | 31 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 135 | 138 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 66 | 95 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 6.5 km |
Liveability
| Ferntree Gully | Rowville | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 35 | 18 |
| Parks | 88 | 92 |
| Playgrounds | 35 | 31 |
| Swimming pools | 362 | 57 |
| Medical GPs | 12 | 10 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.1 km | 16.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 28.9 km | 27.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.4 km | 3.1 km |
Population & growth
| Ferntree Gully | Rowville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 27,398 | 33,571 |
| Estimated 2025 | 27,715 | 34,070 |
| Projected 2041 | 31,387 | 38,458 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.29% | 0.37% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ferntree Gully or Rowville?
Rowville has the higher residential safety score (Ferntree Gully 84/100 vs Rowville 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Ferntree Gully or Rowville?
Ferntree Gully is more affordable, with a median house price of $882K versus $1.08M.
Which has better schools, Ferntree Gully or Rowville?
Rowville has a higher average school ICSEA (Ferntree Gully 1032 vs Rowville 1066; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ferntree Gully or Rowville?
Ferntree Gully has the higher transport score (Ferntree Gully 94/100 vs Rowville 31/100).
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