Ferny Grove, QLD 4055 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Ferny Grove is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4055, home to 5,871 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Moreton Bay local government area and roughly 13 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 5,871
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $2,183 /week
- Median personal income
- $908 /week
- Median family income
- $2,414 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Brisbane
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Brisbane - West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Ryan
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $400 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Patricks Road State School
- Ferny Grove State School
- Ferny Grove State High School
- St Andrew's Catholic School (Ferny Grove)
- Ferny Hills State School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 22 bus stops
- England Rd near Pylara Cr
- Patricks Rd at Patricks Road State School
- Archdale Rd near Ballylin St
- Archdale Rd at Coleraine St
- Ferny Grove station, platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 2 restaurants
- 56 parks and reserves
- 7 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 1 supermarket
- 23 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.4°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (22.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1065 mm
- Reference station: Brisbane, 14.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 86.4% of the 2,286 resolvable premises in Ferny Grove. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 8.1%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 86.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 5.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 157,985 across the Brisbane LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 5% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 85,479 theft, 20,639 drug offences, 15,880 break-ins.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ferny Grove?
Ferny Grove (QLD 4055) had 5,871 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Brisbane local government area.
What is the median rent in Ferny Grove?
The median advertised rent in Ferny Grove is $400/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Ferny Grove?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Ferny Grove covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Patricks Road State School (1 km), Ferny Grove State School (1.1 km), Ferny Grove State High School (1.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Ferny Grove?
Ferny Grove is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (86.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Ferny Grove?
Across the surrounding area, 157,985 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (85,479), drug offences (20,639), break-ins (15,880). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Ferny Grove?
In Ferny Grove, mean daily temperatures range from 16.5°C to 26.7°C and annual rainfall is 1,065 mm measured at the Brisbane weather station (14.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Ferny Grove?
24 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Ferny Grove centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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