Ferny Creek vs Upper Ferntree Gully
Upper Ferntree Gully (median $920,000) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than Ferny Creek ($1,020,000).
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Ferny Creek and Upper Ferntree Gully side by side
| Measure | Ferny Creek | Upper Ferntree Gully |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,020,000 | $920,000 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $422,500 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 92.0% | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | 6.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1052 | 1056 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 24 |
| Transit score | 0 | 40 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Population | 1,524 | 3,417 |
| Median age | 45 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1047 mm | 906 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.9°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
Upper Ferntree Gully scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 24/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Upper Ferntree Gully (1056) sits above Ferny Creek (1052).
- For buyers
- Upper Ferntree Gully is the lower entry point at $920,000 median, 10% 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
- Upper Ferntree Gully edges out on average school ICSEA (1056 vs 1052).
Ferny Creek vs Upper Ferntree Gully: common questions
Is Ferny Creek or Upper Ferntree Gully cheaper to buy in?
Upper Ferntree Gully has the lower median house price at $920,000, roughly 10% below Ferny Creek ($1,020,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Ferny Creek or Upper Ferntree Gully have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Upper Ferntree Gully scores 1056 vs 1052 in Ferny Creek. 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, Ferny Creek or Upper Ferntree Gully?
Upper Ferntree Gully scores 24/100 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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