Mountain Gate vs Ferntree Gully

Ferntree Gully scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mountain Gate (1044) sits above Ferntree Gully (1037).

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Mountain Gate and Ferntree Gully side by side

MeasureMountain GateFerntree Gully
Price and market
Median house–$897,100
Median unit–$689,300
Renting
House rent–$600/wk
Unit rent–$520/wk
Owner occupied–76.0%
Renter occupied–21.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10441037
Lifestyle and people
Walk score616
Transit score00
Bike score100100
Population–27,398
Median age–40
Climate
Annual rainfall837 mm906 mm
Mean max, January26.7°C26.2°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
Mountain Gate edges out on average school ICSEA (1044 vs 1037).

Mountain Gate vs Ferntree Gully: common questions

Does Mountain Gate or Ferntree Gully have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mountain Gate scores 1044 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, Mountain Gate or Ferntree Gully?

Ferntree Gully scores 16/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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.