Ferntree Gully vs Knoxfield
Ferntree Gully (median $897,100) is roughly 23% cheaper to buy into than Knoxfield ($1,170,000).
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Ferntree Gully and Knoxfield side by side
| Measure | Ferntree Gully | Knoxfield |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $897,100 | $1,170,000 |
| Median unit | $689,300 | $793,300 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $520/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1037 | 1051 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 27,398 | 7,645 |
| Median age | 40 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 906 mm | 837 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.2°C | 26.7°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
Ferntree Gully scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Knoxfield (1051) sits above Ferntree Gully (1037).
- For buyers
- Ferntree Gully is the lower entry point at $897,100 median, 23% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Knoxfield edges out on average school ICSEA (1051 vs 1037).
Ferntree Gully vs Knoxfield: common questions
Is Ferntree Gully or Knoxfield cheaper to buy in?
Ferntree Gully has the lower median house price at $897,100, roughly 23% below Knoxfield ($1,170,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Ferntree Gully or Knoxfield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Knoxfield scores 1051 vs 1037 in Ferntree Gully. 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, Ferntree Gully or Knoxfield?
Ferntree Gully scores 16/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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.
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