Ferntree Gully
VIC 3156 · Knox
27,398 (2021) → 27,715 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Ferntree Gully is a moderate growth suburb in Knox, VIC 3156, about 29km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $882K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 11 schools, a transport score of 94/100, and is about 22km inland. Ferntree Gully has an overall score of 84/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 84/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3156 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.77%), China (2.66%), India (2.31%), Sri Lanka (1.51%), Malaysia (1.32%)
Top languages: Mandarin (3.73%), Cantonese (1.52%), Sinhal (1.23%), Italian (0.77%), Gujarati (0.68%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1060 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St John the Baptist SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1075
- Mountain Gate Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1072
- Heritage College KnoxCombined · IndependentICSEA 1059
- Ferntree Gully North Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1055
- St Joseph's CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1052
- Eastern Ranges SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1031
- Kent Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1012
- Wattle View Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1006
- Fairhills Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1004
- The Avenue SchoolSecondary · IndependentICSEA 999
- Fairhills High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 994
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1086
- Knox Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1061
- Urban CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2.6kmICSEA 975
- Karoo Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1086
- Boronia K-12 CollegeCombined · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 982
- Dillbadin Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 977
- Lysterfield Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1064
- Carrington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 974
- Upper Ferntree Gully Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1038
- St Mary's College for the Deaf - Wantirna South CampusPrimary · Catholic · 3.4kmICSEA 1028
- Holy Trinity SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.4kmICSEA 1083
- St Andrews Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.4kmICSEA 1166
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Ferntree Gully
Is Ferntree Gully safe?
Ferntree Gully has a residential safety score of 84/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,168 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Ferntree Gully?
In Ferntree Gully, the .
How far is Ferntree Gully from Melbourne CBD?
Ferntree Gully is about 28.9 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 66 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Ferntree Gully?
Ferntree Gully has 11 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1033 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Ferntree Gully?
Ferntree Gully has a transport score of 94/100 and 135 bus stops.