Ferntree Gully vs Tremont
Ferntree Gully scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tremont (1041) sits above Ferntree Gully (1037).
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Ferntree Gully and Tremont side by side
| Measure | Ferntree Gully | Tremont |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $897,100 | – |
| Median unit | $689,300 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $520/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1037 | 1041 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 27,398 | 69 |
| Median age | 40 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 906 mm | 906 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.2°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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- 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
- Tremont edges out on average school ICSEA (1041 vs 1037).
Ferntree Gully vs Tremont: common questions
Does Ferntree Gully or Tremont have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tremont scores 1041 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 Tremont?
Ferntree Gully scores 16/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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