Ferntree Gully, VIC 3156 — Suburb Profile
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In short
Ferntree Gully is a residential suburb in Melbourne's outer east, 30km from the CBD at the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges, incorporating part of Dandenong Ranges National Park and served by Ferntree Gully station on the Belgrave line. It houses families in a City of Knox setting with local shopping at Mountain Gate. Housing is predominantly detached family homes.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 27,398
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $1,770 /week
- Median personal income
- $791 /week
- Median family income
- $2,142 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Knox
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - Outer East
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Casey
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $630 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,918
- Median house price
- $940,000
- Rent share of household income
- 36%
Schools
- Mountain Gate Primary School
- Ferntree Gully North Primary School
- St Joseph's College
Transport
- Belgrave line — Ferntree Gully station
- Burwood Highway
Lifestyle & amenities
Family-oriented suburb in the City of Knox with access to Dandenong Ranges National Park walking trails including the nearby 1000 Steps. Mountain Gate Shopping Centre and local schools serve the community of around 27,000 residents.
- 2 restaurants
- 18 parks and reserves
- 10 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 648 mm
- Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 30.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 76.5% of the 8,477 resolvable premises in Ferntree Gully. 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: 16.9%
- Fibre to the Curb: 4.8%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.1%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 76.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 1.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,125 across postcode 3156 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 1,315 property offences, 334 violent offences, 138 drug offences.
- Wider Knox LGA: 6,424 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ferntree Gully?
Ferntree Gully (VIC 3156) had 27,398 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Knox local government area.
What is the median rent in Ferntree Gully?
The median advertised rent in Ferntree Gully is $630/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Ferntree Gully?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Ferntree Gully. Nearest include: Mountain Gate Primary School, Ferntree Gully North Primary School, St Joseph's College. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Ferntree Gully?
Ferntree Gully is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (76.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Ferntree Gully?
Across postcode 3156, 2,125 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (1,315), violent (334), drug offences (138). 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 Ferntree Gully?
In Ferntree Gully, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (30.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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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