Scenic Rim Regional Council
Fernvale
Fernvale at a glance
Median house
$397,000
Median unit
$285,840
Walk score
18
Very car dependent
Population
44.0k
Median age 34
About
Welcome to Fernvale.
Fernvale (4306) sits in the Scenic Rim region of Queensland. The median house here is $397,000, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Fernvale has roughly 43,997 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Houses change hands at $397,000 on a typical sale, well below the Queensland median. Units come in around $285,840, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $79,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps Fernvale on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$397,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $285,840.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$650/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$315/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$397,000
$285,840
43,997
Median age: 34
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 8.51% (median rent $650/wk against a $397,000 price tag). Units yield 5.73% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · Mar 20268.51%
Based on $397,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · Mar 20265.73%
Based on $285,840 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: QLD Government (RTA)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: QLD Government (RTA)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: QLD Government (RTA)–
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Fernvale's population at 43,997, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
43,997
Median age
34
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Fernvale scores 18/100 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Scenic Rim Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
2,005
total offences in 2026 across the Scenic Rim Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
18
0
55
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Fernvale.
Local schools for Fernvale
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Fernvale State School
Glamorgan Vale State School
Lowood State High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Fernvale.
- What is the median house price in Fernvale?
- The median house price in Fernvale, QLD 4306 is $397,000. The median unit price is $285,840. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Fernvale postcode?
- Fernvale is in the 4306 postcode, in QLD, in the Scenic Rim Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Fernvale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $315.
- What schools are in Fernvale?
- There are 4 schools serving Fernvale on this page, including Fernvale State School, Glamorgan Vale State School, Lowood State High School.
- How walkable is Fernvale?
- Fernvale has a Walk Score of 18 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 55.
- What suburbs are near Fernvale?
- Fernvale is close to Fairney View, England Creek, Vernor, Wivenhoe Pocket, Borallon.
- What is the population of Fernvale?
- Fernvale has approximately 43,997 residents. The median age is 34.
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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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