Mountain Gate vs Upper Ferntree Gully
Upper Ferntree Gully scores higher on walkability (6/100 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 Mountain Gate (1044).
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Mountain Gate and Upper Ferntree Gully side by side
| Measure | Mountain Gate | Upper Ferntree Gully |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $920,000 |
| Median unit | – | $422,500 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1044 | 1056 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 24 |
| Transit score | 0 | 40 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 3,417 |
| Median age | – | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 837 mm | 906 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.7°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
- 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
- Upper Ferntree Gully edges out on average school ICSEA (1056 vs 1044).
Mountain Gate vs Upper Ferntree Gully: common questions
Does Mountain Gate or Upper Ferntree Gully have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Upper Ferntree Gully scores 1056 vs 1044 in Mountain Gate. 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 Upper Ferntree Gully?
Upper Ferntree Gully scores 24/100 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.
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