Ferndale at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,142
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Ferndale.
The postcode for Ferndale is 3821 (VIC).
Ferndale (3821) sits in the Baw Baw region of Victoria.
Ferndale has roughly 3,142 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Ferndale scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ferndale's population at 3,142, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
3,142
Median age
44
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$238/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
3,142
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ferndale.
Local schools for Ferndale
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Ellinbank Primary School
Bona Vista Primary School
Lardner and District Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Ferndale.
- What is the Ferndale postcode?
- Ferndale is in the 3821 postcode, in VIC, in the Baw Baw Shire Council region.
- Where is Ferndale?
- Ferndale is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3821, in the Baw Baw Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Ferndale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $238.
- What schools are in Ferndale?
- There are 20 schools serving Ferndale on this page, including Ellinbank Primary School, Bona Vista Primary School, Lardner and District Primary School.
- How walkable is Ferndale?
- Ferndale has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Ferndale?
- Ferndale is close to Seaview, Strzelecki, Tetoora Road, Trida, Ellinbank.
- What is the population of Ferndale?
- The population of Ferndale is approximately 3,142 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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