Suburbs Ferntree Gully

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Ferntree Gully VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Ferntree Gully, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Ferntree Gully VIC is 27,398 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ferntree Gully is $791 per week ($41,132 per year). Median rent in Ferntree Gully is $386 per week ($1,673 per month). Ferntree Gully has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Ferntree Gully has a population density of 1956.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Ferntree Gully is England. The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ferntree Gully is $1,918.

There were 1,819 recorded offences in Ferntree Gully in 2025-25, a rate of 66 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (655 offences).

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📍 Ferntree Gully, Victoria — 37.8862°S, 145.2821°E

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Ferntree Gully Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Ferntree Gully Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$791/wk
$41,132 per year
#3726 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$386/wk
$1,673 per month
#2377 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
40years
2 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,918/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Ferntree Gully Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.1% (13,455) Female 50.9% (13,942)

Population Density

1956.9
people per km²
27,398 people · 14.0 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,142
Family income/wk

Ferntree Gully Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Ferntree Gully Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
44.1% 3,462 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
55.9% 4,384 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Ferntree Gully Country of Birth

Australia
86.7%
England
4.5%
China
2.9%
India
2.9%
Germany
0.8%
Iran
0.8%
Hong Kong
0.6%
Indonesia
0.3%
Greece
0.3%
Egypt
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Ferntree Gully Religion

No Religion
52.8%
Catholic
21.2%
Anglican
8.3%
Not stated
6.0%
Christian (other)
3.4%
Buddhism
3.2%
Hinduism
2.7%
Uniting Church
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Ferntree Gully Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
63.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
16.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
14.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Ferntree Gully Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin
32.1%
Other
16.0%
Cantonese
12.9%
IAL Sinhal
11.5%
SAL Tot
7.8%
Italian
6.9%
Gujarati
6.6%
Persian ED
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Ferntree Gully Employment

💼
Employed full-time
39.9% 8,350 people
⏰
Employed part-time
22.8% 4,764 people
🔍
Unemployed
3.2% 664 people
🏠
Not in labour force
34.2% 7,156 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Ferntree Gully Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
34.3%
Bachelor Degree
29.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.3%
Postgraduate Degree
9.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.5%
Certificate I/II
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Ferntree Gully Occupation

Professionals
28.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.2%
Managers
13.6%
Clerical & Administrative
12.9%
Community & Personal Service
12.1%
Sales Workers
5.6%
Labourers
5.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Ferntree Gully Field of Study

Management & Commerce
21.0%
Engineering
16.5%
Society & Culture
12.2%
Health
11.2%
Education
8.6%
Architecture & Building
8.1%
Information Technology
6.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.3%
Creative Arts
4.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.6%
Agriculture & Environment
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Ferntree Gully Dwelling Types

Separate house
90.0%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
5.9%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ferntree Gully Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.8%
$1-$149/wk
0.8%
$150-$299/wk
0.9%
$300-$399/wk
2.2%
$400-$499/wk
6.0%
$500-$649/wk
3.9%
$650-$799/wk
6.0%
$800-$999/wk
6.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.9%
$4,000+/wk
9.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Ferntree Gully Marital Status

💍
Married
46.8% 10,580
↔️
Separated
3.2% 716
📋
Divorced
9.2% 2,078
🕊️
Widowed
5.1% 1,144
👤
Never married
35.7% 8,068

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Ferntree Gully Ancestry

English
28.5%
Australian
27.1%
Other
8.7%
Irish
7.9%
Scottish
7.3%
Chinese
5.9%
German
3.7%
Italian
3.6%
Indian
2.5%
Dutch
2.3%
Greek
1.3%
Sri Lankan
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Ferntree Gully School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
33.1%
Secondary — Government
21.5%
Vocational Education
12.7%
Pre-school
12.1%
Secondary — Catholic
8.1%
Primary — Catholic
5.7%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
4.3%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Ferntree Gully Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
6.2% 3,280
✅
No need for assistance
93.8% 49,534

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Ferntree Gully Volunteering

—
Not a volunteer
86.7% 18,825
🤝
Volunteer
13.3% 2,887

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Ferntree Gully Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.2%
$300-$449/mo
1.7%
$450-$599/mo
1.6%
$600-$799/mo
2.7%
$800-$999/mo
4.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
13.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
17.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
27.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
16.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Ferntree Gully How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.9%
Did not go to work
15.9%
Car (passenger)
4.6%
Train
1.7%
Walked only
0.8%
Truck
0.8%
Bus
0.8%
Bicycle
0.5%
Other
0.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.2%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.2%
Ferry
0.1%
Tram/Light Rail
0.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Ferntree Gully Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.3%
1 vehicle
32.9%
2 vehicles
41.6%
3 vehicles
13.4%
4+ vehicles
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Ferntree Gully Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.1%
2 bedrooms
14.7%
3 bedrooms
50.7%
4 bedrooms
25.9%
5 bedrooms
5.6%
6+ bedrooms
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Ferntree Gully Population Mobility

9.9%
moved in the last year
31.8%
moved in the last 5 years
4.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Ferntree Gully Indigenous Population

0.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
485
Indigenous residents
52,646
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Ferntree Gully Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
2,812
Asthma
1,143
Arthritis
903
Diabetes
811
Heart disease
672
Lung condition
487
Cancer
400
Stroke
262
Kidney disease
219
Dementia
65

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Ferntree Gully Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.1%
$1-$149/wk
4.7%
$150-$299/wk
5.9%
$300-$399/wk
4.0%
$400-$499/wk
3.6%
$500-$649/wk
3.3%
$650-$799/wk
9.0%
$800-$999/wk
11.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.6%
$3,500+/wk
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Ferntree Gully Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
40.6%
Couple — no children
24.3%
Couple — no children under 15
19.7%
One parent — no children under 15
8.7%
One parent — children under 15
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Ferntree Gully Military Service

🎖️
Current ADF — Regular
0.0% 5
🛡️
Current ADF — Reserves
0.1% 20
🏅
Previously served
2.2% 483
👤
Never served
97.7% 21,283

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Ferntree Gully Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
14.5% 3,137
—
Did not provide
85.5% 18,539

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ferntree Gully Children Ever Born

No children
32.7%
1 child
13.7%
2 children
31.3%
3 children
15.6%
4 children
5.3%
5+ children
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Ferntree Gully When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
86
1951–1960
475
1961–1970
744
1971–1980
595
1981–1990
836
1991–2000
652
2001–2010
1,726
2011–2015
1,024
2016
158
2017
171
2018
115
2019
176
2020
53
2021
14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Ferntree Gully Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.3%
5–14 hours
30.3%
15–29 hours
13.1%
30+ hours
8.7%
Did not do domestic work
25.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Ferntree Gully Household Size

1 person
23.9%
2 persons
32.6%
3 persons
17.7%
4 persons
17.4%
5 persons
6.0%
6+ persons
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Ferntree Gully Where Residents Moved From

Same address
23,562
Moved from VIC
2,199
Moved — same area (SA2)
212
Moved from overseas
75
Moved from NSW
26
Moved from QLD
18
Moved from WA
13
Moved from TAS
8
Moved from SA
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Ferntree Gully Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
89.3%
Step family — no other children
6.4%
Blended family — no other children
3.5%
Intact family — other children present
0.5%
Other couple — children only
0.2%
Step family — other children present
0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Ferntree Gully Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1,819 total

Theft
655
Assault
299
Justice Procedures
299
Property Damage
141
Break & Enter
139
Drug Offences
106
Fraud
102
Weapons
48
Public Order
23
Robbery
5
Other
2

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Ferntree Gully Schools

18
schools nearby
12
government
1030
avg ICSEA score
5,026
total students
Karoo Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 422 students
1086
ICSEA
St Joseph's Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 129 students
1086
ICSEA
St John the Baptist School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 221 students
1075
ICSEA
Mountain Gate Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 432 students
1072
ICSEA
Lysterfield Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 482 students
1064
ICSEA
Heritage College Knox Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 183 students
1059
ICSEA
Ferntree Gully North Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 289 students
1055
ICSEA
St Joseph's College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 991 students
1052
ICSEA
Eastern Ranges School Government
Combined · U · 200 students
1031
ICSEA
Knox Central Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 75 students
1018
ICSEA
Kent Park Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 197 students
1012
ICSEA
Wattle View Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 247 students
1006
ICSEA
Fairhills Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 104 students
1004
ICSEA
The Avenue School Independent
Secondary · 11 · 21 students
999
ICSEA
Fairhills High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 404 students
994
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 18 schools

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Ferntree Gully Rent Prices & Affordability

22%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,770/wk
Median Rent $386/wk
Rent-to-Income 21.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Ferntree Gully

≈ $7,670/month
Median rent $386/wk
Left after rent $1,384/wk
Rent share 21.8%

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Income: $748/wk Rent: $245/wk Save: $141/wk
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Income: $845/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $116/wk
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Income: $791/wk Rent: $274/wk Save: $112/wk
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Income: $805/wk Rent: $290/wk Save: $96/wk
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Ferntree Gully vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Beaumaris (Vic.)
Pop: 13,947 Income: $1,044/wk Rent: $612/wk
Templestowe Lower
Pop: 14,098 Income: $758/wk Rent: $475/wk
Wantirna
Pop: 14,237 Income: $762/wk Rent: $428/wk
Fawkner
Pop: 14,274 Income: $592/wk Rent: $376/wk
Sale
Pop: 14,296 Income: $701/wk Rent: $280/wk
Box Hill (Vic.)
Pop: 14,353 Income: $627/wk Rent: $381/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ferntree Gully

What is the population of Ferntree Gully VIC?

The population of Ferntree Gully VIC is 27,398 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1956.9 people per km².Ferntree Gully is ranked #58 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ferntree Gully?

The median personal income in Ferntree Gully VIC is $791 per week, or $41,132 per year.The median household income is $1,770 per week.Family income is $2,142 per week.Ferntree Gully is ranked #3,726 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ferntree Gully?

Median rent in Ferntree Gully VIC is $386 per week ($1,673 per month).Rent represents 21.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Ferntree Gully ranks #2,377 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Ferntree Gully?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ferntree Gully VIC is $1,918. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ferntree Gully?

The median age in Ferntree Gully VIC is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ferntree Gully a good suburb to live in?

Ferntree Gully is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 27,398.The median income is $791/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20917. All dollar figures in AUD.