Ferny Grove at a glance
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
5,871
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Ferny Grove.
The postcode for Ferny Grove is 4055 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
Ferny Grove (4055) sits in the Moreton Bay region of Queensland.
Ferny Grove has roughly 5,871 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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 Grove scores 8/100 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 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ferny Grove's population at 5,871, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,871
Median age
41
Family households
83%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$430/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
5,871
Median age: 41
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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 Moreton Bay City 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.
54,674
total offences in 2026 across the Moreton Bay City 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.
8
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ferny Grove.
Local schools for Ferny Grove
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Government School Catchment
Ferny Grove State School
Ferny Grove State High School
Patricks Road State School
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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 Ferny Grove.
- What is the Ferny Grove postcode?
- Ferny Grove is in the 4055 postcode, in QLD, in the Moreton Bay Regional Council region.
- Where is Ferny Grove?
- Ferny Grove is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4055. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Moreton Bay Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Ferny Grove?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $430, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Ferny Grove?
- There are 20 schools serving Ferny Grove on this page, including Ferny Grove State School, Ferny Grove State High School, St Andrew's Catholic School.
- How walkable is Ferny Grove?
- Ferny Grove has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Ferny Grove?
- Ferny Grove is close to Ferny Hills Dc, Ferny Hills, Upper Kedron, Keperra, Arana Hills.
- What is the population of Ferny Grove?
- The population of Ferny Grove is approximately 5,871 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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