Ferny Grove vs Upper Kedron
The verdict
Ferny Grove rates higher for transport (92 vs 58). Ferny Grove is closer to the coast (17.1 km vs 18.9 km).
Scores
Ferny GroveUpper Kedron
| Ferny Grove | Upper Kedron | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 71 |
| Transport | 92 | 58 |
| Education | 78 | 81 |
| Liveability | 90 | 75 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ferny Grove | Upper Kedron | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,871 | 5,800 |
| Median age | 41 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,183 | $2,980 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.3% | 48.6% |
| Born in Australia | 76.8% | 77.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3.2 |
Growth: Ferny Grove — · Upper Kedron —
Property
| Ferny Grove | Upper Kedron | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Ferny Grove | Upper Kedron | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 937 | 931 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 409 | 414 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ferny Grove | Upper Kedron | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,080 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Ferny Grove · Upper Kedron
Transport
| Ferny Grove | Upper Kedron | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 58 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 17 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 32 | 48 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 820 m | 2.6 km |
Liveability
| Ferny Grove | Upper Kedron | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 17 | 25 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 87 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 17.1 km | 18.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.1 km | 12.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.5 km | 10.2 km |
Population & growth
| Ferny Grove | Upper Kedron | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,871 | 5,800 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,355 | 6,278 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.00% | 2.00% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ferny Grove or Upper Kedron?
Ferny Grove and Upper Kedron have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better public transport, Ferny Grove or Upper Kedron?
Ferny Grove has the higher transport score (Ferny Grove 92/100 vs Upper Kedron 58/100).
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