Ferntree Gully vs The Basin
The verdict
The Basin is more affordable, with a median house price of $859K versus $882K in Ferntree Gully. Ferntree Gully rates higher for transport (94 vs 43). Ferntree Gully is closer to the coast (22.1 km vs 26.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, The Basin rates higher (93 vs 84/100 in Ferntree Gully).
Scores
| Ferntree Gully | The Basin | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 52 |
| Transport | 94 | 43 |
| Education | 65 | 59 |
| Liveability | 91 | 56 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ferntree Gully | The Basin | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,398 | 4,497 |
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,770 | $2,019 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.0% | 33.0% |
| Born in Australia | 71.5% | 79.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.7 |
Growth: Ferntree Gully Moderate Growth · The Basin Moderate Growth
Property
| Ferntree Gully | The Basin | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $882K | $859K |
| Median unit price | $671K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 1.8% | 0.4% |
| 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 | The Basin | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 84 | 93 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 288 | 245 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 266 | 178 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 263 | 156 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,168 | 3,491 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ferntree Gully | The Basin | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 11 | 2 |
| Government | 7 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,032 | 1,058 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ferntree Gully · The Basin
Transport
| Ferntree Gully | The Basin | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 94 | 43 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 135 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 66 | 107 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 3.3 km |
Liveability
| Ferntree Gully | The Basin | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 |
| Parks | 88 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 35 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 362 | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 12 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.1 km | 26.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 28.9 km | 31.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.4 km | 4.8 km |
Population & growth
| Ferntree Gully | The Basin | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 27,398 | 4,497 |
| Estimated 2025 | 27,715 | 4,452 |
| Projected 2041 | 31,387 | 5,152 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.29% | -0.25% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ferntree Gully or The Basin?
The Basin has the higher residential safety score (Ferntree Gully 84/100 vs The Basin 93/100).
Which is more affordable, Ferntree Gully or The Basin?
The Basin is more affordable, with a median house price of $859K versus $882K.
Which has better schools, Ferntree Gully or The Basin?
The Basin has a higher average school ICSEA (Ferntree Gully 1032 vs The Basin 1058; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ferntree Gully or The Basin?
Ferntree Gully has the higher transport score (Ferntree Gully 94/100 vs The Basin 43/100).
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