Ferntree Gully at a glance
Median house
$897,100
Median unit
$689,300
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
27.4k
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Ferntree Gully.
The postcode for Ferntree Gully is 3156 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Ferntree Gully is $897,100.
Ferntree Gully (3156) sits in the Casey region of Victoria. The median house here is $897,100, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Ferntree Gully has roughly 27,398 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Ferntree Gully scores 16/100 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 9 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ferntree Gully's population at 27,398, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
27,398
Median age
40
Family households
73%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $897,100 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $689,300, roughly 23% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $179,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$897,100
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $689,300.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$600/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$386/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
$897,100
$689,300
27,398
Median age: 40
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.48% (median rent $600/wk against a $897,100 price tag). Units yield 2.91% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (21%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.48%
Based on $897,100 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.91%
Based on $689,300 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202676%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1,299
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.
16
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ferntree Gully.
Local schools for Ferntree Gully
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Wattle View Primary School
Eastern Ranges School
Mountain Gate 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 Ferntree Gully.
- What is the median house price in Ferntree Gully?
- The median house price in Ferntree Gully, VIC 3156 is $897,100. The median unit price is $689,300.
- What is the Ferntree Gully postcode?
- Ferntree Gully is in the 3156 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Casey region.
- Where is Ferntree Gully?
- Ferntree Gully is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3156. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Casey region.
- What is the average rent in Ferntree Gully?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $386.
- What schools are in Ferntree Gully?
- There are 20 schools serving Ferntree Gully on this page, including Wattle View Primary School, Eastern Ranges School, Mountain Gate Primary School.
- How walkable is Ferntree Gully?
- Ferntree Gully has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Ferntree Gully?
- Ferntree Gully is close to Mountain Gate, Knoxfield, Boronia, Upper Ferntree Gully, Tremont.
- What is the population of Ferntree Gully?
- The population of Ferntree Gully is approximately 27,398 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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