Ferny Creek at a glance
Median house
$1,020,000
Median unit
$343,440
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,524
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Ferny Creek.
The postcode for Ferny Creek is 3786 (VIC).
The median house price in Ferny Creek is $1,020,000.
Ferny Creek (3786) sits in the Yarra Ranges region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,020,000, above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Ferny Creek has roughly 1,524 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Ferny Creek 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 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ferny Creek's population at 1,524, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (92% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,524
Median age
45
Family households
79%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,020,000 on a typical sale, above the Victoria median. Units come in around $343,440, roughly 66% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $204,000. Prices sit above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,020,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $343,440.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
92%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
$1,020,000
$343,440
1,524
Median age: 45
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.04% (median rent $400/wk against a $1,020,000 price tag). Units yield 6.06% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (6%), 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 20262.04%
Based on $1,020,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.06%
Based on $343,440 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 202692%
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.
28
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 Ferny Creek.
Local schools for Ferny Creek
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Ferny Creek Primary School
Sherbrooke Community School
Upper Ferntree Gully 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 Ferny Creek.
- What is the median house price in Ferny Creek?
- The median house price in Ferny Creek, VIC 3786 is $1,020,000. The median unit price is $343,440.
- What is the Ferny Creek postcode?
- Ferny Creek is in the 3786 postcode, in VIC, in the Yarra Ranges Council region.
- Where is Ferny Creek?
- Ferny Creek is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3786, in the Yarra Ranges Council region.
- What is the average rent in Ferny Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Ferny Creek?
- There are 20 schools serving Ferny Creek on this page, including Ferny Creek Primary School, Sherbrooke Community School, Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School.
- How walkable is Ferny Creek?
- Ferny Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Ferny Creek?
- Ferny Creek is close to Tremont, Sassafras, Sassafras Gully, The Basin, Upper Ferntree Gully.
- What is the population of Ferny Creek?
- The population of Ferny Creek is approximately 1,524 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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