Fernshaw at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
201
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Fernshaw.
The postcode for Fernshaw is 3778 (VIC).
Fernshaw (3778) sits in the Yarra Ranges region of Victoria.
Fernshaw has roughly 201 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Fernshaw 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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Fernshaw's population at 201, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
201
Median age
51
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$191/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$162/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
201
Median age: 51
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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 Fernshaw.
Local schools for Fernshaw
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Government School Catchment
Healesville High School
Healesville Primary School
Badger Creek Primary School
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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 Fernshaw.
- What is the Fernshaw postcode?
- Fernshaw is in the 3778 postcode, in VIC, in the Yarra Ranges Council region.
- Where is Fernshaw?
- Fernshaw is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3778, in the Yarra Ranges Council region.
- What is the average rent in Fernshaw?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $191, for units it's $162.
- What schools are in Fernshaw?
- There are 17 schools serving Fernshaw on this page, including Healesville High School, Healesville Primary School, Badger Creek Primary School.
- How walkable is Fernshaw?
- Fernshaw has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Fernshaw?
- Fernshaw is close to Narbethong, Mount Toolebewong, Healesville Post Shop, Badger Creek, Healesville Main Street.
- What is the population of Fernshaw?
- The population of Fernshaw is approximately 201 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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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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