Upper Ferntree Gully vs Upwey
Upwey (median $895,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Upper Ferntree Gully ($920,000).
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Upper Ferntree Gully and Upwey side by side
| Measure | Upper Ferntree Gully | Upwey |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $920,000 | $895,000 |
| Median unit | $422,500 | $308,880 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 89.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1056 | 1067 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 24 | 4 |
| Transit score | 40 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 85 |
| Population | 3,417 | 6,818 |
| Median age | 41 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 906 mm | 1047 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.2°C | 24.9°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 (24/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Upwey (1067) sits above Upper Ferntree Gully (1056).
- For buyers
- Upwey is the lower entry point at $895,000 median, 3% 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
- Upwey edges out on average school ICSEA (1067 vs 1056).
Upper Ferntree Gully vs Upwey: common questions
Is Upper Ferntree Gully or Upwey cheaper to buy in?
Upwey has the lower median house price at $895,000, roughly 3% below Upper Ferntree Gully ($920,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Upper Ferntree Gully or Upwey have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Upwey scores 1067 vs 1056 in Upper 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, Upper Ferntree Gully or Upwey?
Upper Ferntree Gully scores 24/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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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