Ferntree Gully vs Upper Ferntree Gully
The verdict
Upper Ferntree Gully is more affordable, with a median house price of $859K versus $882K in Ferntree Gully. Ferntree Gully rates higher for liveability (91 vs 84). Ferntree Gully is closer to the coast (22.1 km vs 23.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Upper Ferntree Gully rates higher (91 vs 84/100 in Ferntree Gully).
Scores
| Ferntree Gully | Upper Ferntree Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 81 |
| Transport | 94 | 93 |
| Education | 65 | 65 |
| Liveability | 91 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ferntree Gully | Upper Ferntree Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,398 | 3,417 |
| Median age | 40 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,770 | $2,039 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.0% | 39.5% |
| Born in Australia | 71.5% | 77.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.6 |
Growth: Ferntree Gully Moderate Growth · Upper Ferntree Gully Moderate Growth
Property
| Ferntree Gully | Upper Ferntree Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $882K | $859K |
| Median unit price | $671K | $576K |
| House price YoY | 1.8% | -10.2% |
| 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 | Upper Ferntree Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 84 | 91 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 288 | 205 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 266 | 351 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 263 | 176 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,168 | 5,736 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ferntree Gully | Upper Ferntree Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 11 | 1 |
| Government | 7 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,032 | 1,037 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ferntree Gully · Upper Ferntree Gully
Transport
| Ferntree Gully | Upper Ferntree Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 94 | 93 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 135 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 66 | 72 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 600 m |
Liveability
| Ferntree Gully | Upper Ferntree Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 35 | 9 |
| Parks | 88 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 35 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 362 | 13 |
| Medical GPs | 12 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.1 km | 23.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 28.9 km | 31.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.4 km | 400 m |
Population & growth
| Ferntree Gully | Upper Ferntree Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 27,398 | 3,417 |
| Estimated 2025 | 27,715 | 3,457 |
| Projected 2041 | 31,387 | 3,914 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.29% | 0.29% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ferntree Gully or Upper Ferntree Gully?
Upper Ferntree Gully has the higher residential safety score (Ferntree Gully 84/100 vs Upper Ferntree Gully 91/100).
Which is more affordable, Ferntree Gully or Upper Ferntree Gully?
Upper Ferntree Gully is more affordable, with a median house price of $859K versus $882K.
Which has better schools, Ferntree Gully or Upper Ferntree Gully?
Upper Ferntree Gully has a higher average school ICSEA (Ferntree Gully 1032 vs Upper Ferntree Gully 1037; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ferntree Gully or Upper Ferntree Gully?
Ferntree Gully has the higher transport score (Ferntree Gully 94/100 vs Upper Ferntree Gully 93/100).
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