Upper Ferntree Gully at a glance
Median house
$920,000
Median unit
$422,500
Walk score
24
Very car dependent
Population
3,417
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Upper Ferntree Gully.
The postcode for Upper Ferntree Gully is 3156 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Upper Ferntree Gully is $920,000.
Upper Ferntree Gully (3156) sits in the Casey region of Victoria. The median house here is $920,000, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Upper Ferntree Gully has roughly 3,417 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.
Upper Ferntree Gully scores 24/100 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 11 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Upper Ferntree Gully's population at 3,417, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,417
Median age
41
Family households
75%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $920,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $422,500, roughly 54% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $184,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$920,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $422,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$390/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$369/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
$920,000
$422,500
3,417
Median age: 41
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.20% (median rent $390/wk against a $920,000 price tag). Units yield 4.54% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (14%), 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 20262.20%
Based on $920,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.54%
Based on $422,500 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 202684%
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.
207
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.
24
40
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Upper Ferntree Gully.
Local schools for Upper Ferntree Gully
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Government School Catchment
Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School
Upwey Primary School
Upwey High 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 Upper Ferntree Gully.
- What is the median house price in Upper Ferntree Gully?
- The median house price in Upper Ferntree Gully, VIC 3156 is $920,000. The median unit price is $422,500.
- What is the Upper Ferntree Gully postcode?
- Upper Ferntree Gully is in the 3156 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Casey region.
- Where is Upper Ferntree Gully?
- Upper Ferntree Gully is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3156. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Casey region.
- What is the average rent in Upper Ferntree Gully?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $390, for units it's $369.
- What schools are in Upper Ferntree Gully?
- There are 20 schools serving Upper Ferntree Gully on this page, including Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School, St Joseph's College, St John the Baptist School.
- How walkable is Upper Ferntree Gully?
- Upper Ferntree Gully has a Walk Score of 24 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 40, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Upper Ferntree Gully?
- Upper Ferntree Gully is close to Tremont, Upwey, Ferny Creek, Ferntree Gully, Tecoma.
- What is the population of Upper Ferntree Gully?
- The population of Upper Ferntree Gully is approximately 3,417 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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Sources cited
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