Boronia vs Ferntree Gully
Boronia (median $860,900) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Ferntree Gully ($897,100).
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Boronia and Ferntree Gully side by side
| Measure | Boronia | Ferntree Gully |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $860,900 | $897,100 |
| Median unit | $680,000 | $689,300 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $590/wk | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | $520/wk |
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1031 | 1037 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 46 | 16 |
| Transit score | 20 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 23,607 | 27,398 |
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 898 mm | 906 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°C | 26.2°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Boronia scores higher on walkability (46/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ferntree Gully (1037) sits above Boronia (1031).
- For buyers
- Boronia is the lower entry point at $860,900 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Boronia offers the higher gross rental yield (3.56% vs 3.48%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Ferntree Gully edges out on average school ICSEA (1037 vs 1031).
Boronia vs Ferntree Gully: common questions
Is Boronia or Ferntree Gully cheaper to buy in?
Boronia has the lower median house price at $860,900, roughly 4% below Ferntree Gully ($897,100). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Boronia or Ferntree Gully have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ferntree Gully scores 1037 vs 1031 in Boronia. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Boronia or Ferntree Gully?
Boronia scores 46/100 on walkability vs 16/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Boronia or Ferntree Gully?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.56% in Boronia vs 3.48% in Ferntree Gully. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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