Ferny Creek
VIC 3786 · Yarra Ranges
1,524 (2021) → 1,495 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Ferny Creek is a moderate growth suburb in Yarra Ranges, VIC 3786, about 33km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $944K is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 51/100, and is about 26km inland. Ferny Creek has an overall score of 55/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.84%), New Zealand (1.71%), Germany (1.05%), Scotland (0.85%), USA (0.72%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.85%), Spanish (0.79%), Italian (0.72%), Greek (0.59%), Russian (0.46%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1048 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Ferny Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1099
Nearby (within 10km)
- Sherbrooke Community SchoolCombined · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1014
- Sassafras Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1076
- Upper Ferntree Gully Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1037
- Upwey Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1092
- Upwey High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1046
- Kallista Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1117
- Ferntree Gully North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1056
- St Bernadette's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.3kmICSEA 1070
- Tecoma Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1079
- Olinda Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 964
- St John the Baptist SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.7kmICSEA 1086
- Mountain District Community CollegeSecondary · Independent · 3.7kmICSEA 983
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Ferny Creek
Is Ferny Creek safe?
Ferny Creek has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 1,312 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Ferny Creek?
In Ferny Creek, the .
How far is Ferny Creek from Melbourne CBD?
Ferny Creek is about 33.4 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 112 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Ferny Creek?
Ferny Creek has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1099 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Ferny Creek?
Ferny Creek has a transport score of 51/100 and 10 bus stops.