Upper Ferntree Gully
VIC 3156 · Knox
3,417 (2021) → 3,457 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Upper Ferntree Gully is a moderate growth suburb in Knox, VIC 3156, about 32km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $859K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 93/100, and is about 23km inland. Upper Ferntree Gully has an overall score of 81/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 91/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3156 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.03%), New Zealand (1.32%), Germany (1.02%), India (1%), South Africa (0.7%)
Top languages: German (1.2%), Greek (0.76%), Mandarin (0.73%), Italian (0.5%), Sinhal (0.41%)
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 1054 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Upper Ferntree Gully Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1038
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Joseph's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1052
- St John the Baptist SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1075
- Upwey Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1114
- Upwey High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1048
- The Avenue SchoolSecondary · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 999
- Upwey South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1078
- Heritage College KnoxCombined · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1059
- Ferny Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1111
- Ferntree Gully North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1055
- Eastern Ranges SchoolCombined · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1031
- Tecoma Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1080
- Lysterfield Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1064
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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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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 Upper Ferntree Gully
Is Upper Ferntree Gully safe?
Upper Ferntree Gully has a residential safety score of 91/100, 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 5,736 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Upper Ferntree Gully?
In Upper Ferntree Gully, the .
How far is Upper Ferntree Gully from Melbourne CBD?
Upper Ferntree Gully is about 31.9 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 72 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Upper Ferntree Gully?
Upper Ferntree Gully has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1038 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Upper Ferntree Gully?
Upper Ferntree Gully has a transport score of 93/100 and 13 bus stops.