Ferntree Gully
- There are around 27,407 residents living in Ferntree Gully
- Most residents are families, with 22% aged under 18 years old
- Majority of homes are detached houses lived in by mortgaged owners

Property price trends
These median prices may indicate the common property values in this area and how they have changed over the last 5 years. Source: CoreLogic
$879,250
House median sale price
0.8% Decline
L
ast 12 months
$655,650
Unit median sale price
3.6% Decline
L
ast 12 months
Median price trend
This could show if the area is improving, suggesting future growth, or declining which may offer short-term buying opportunities.
Showing the trend for house prices over the last 5 years. Source: CoreLogic
Market activity
A snapshot of how quickly properties are selling in the area and how many are currently available.
24 Days
House median days on market
25 Days
Unit median days on market
470 Properties
Sold in last 12 months
96 Properties
Available in the last month
Suburb snapshot
Last month Ferntree Gully had 96 properties on sale, with 470 properties being sold in the past 12 months. The median property sale price over the last 12 months for houses has been $879,250, which has decreased by 0.8%. The median sale price for units has been around $655,650 and has decreased by 3.6%. If you are looking to rent or are interested in purchasing an investment property, the median weekly rent for a house in Ferntree Gully is around $600 and has increased by 15.4% over the past 12 months. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent for a unit is around $550 and has increased by 15.8%.
There are around 27,407 residents living in Ferntree Gully. They are predominantly made up of families, living in detached houses with the majority being mortgaged owners. The most common occupations for locals are professionals, technicians and trades workers, and clerical and administrative workers. Ferntree Gully also has a number of primary and secondary schools nearby, including St John the Baptist School (primary) and Fairhills High School (secondary).
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Ferntree Gully residents
Key characteristics of the residents in the area, open the breakdown to see more detail for each category.
Under 18
Is the most common age range
Mortgaged Owners
Most common occupant type
Families
Most common household profile
Professionals
Most common occupation
Detached Houses
Most common property type
Occupant status
This may indicate the likelihood of long term residence as owners are less likely to move. The most common are mortgaged owners.
10,586
Total properties
Mortgaged Owners
(42%)
Outright Owners
(33%)
Renters
(20%)
Other
(5%)
Community Housing
(1%)
Property types
This may indicate the likelihood of you finding your ideal property type in the area. The most common are detached houses.
11,176
Total properties
Detached Houses
(86%)
Townhouses
(10%)
Apartments
(3%)
Other
(1%)
Age ranges
This may indicate what stage of life these residents are at. The most common is under 18.
Under 18
19-30
31-40
41-50
51-60
60+
Household profiles
This may indicate likelihood of noise, activity or community events based on who lives here. The most common profile is families.
Lone Parents
Couples
Families
Singles
Other
Individual yearly income
This may indicate the affluence of individuals in the area. The average income band is $35k - $78k per year.
19,554
individuals
$35k - $78k
(39%)
$0k - $34k
(37%)
$79k - $103k
(13%)
$104k - $182k
(10%)
$182k+
(2%)
Occupations
The top 5 occupations in Ferntree Gully.
1
2
3
4
5
Nearby education
Schooling and educational options in the area, for all ages.
St John the Baptist School
K - Yr 6
Catholic
Wattle View Primary School
K - Yr 6
Government
Fairhills Primary School
K - Yr 6
Government
Ferntree Gully North Primary School
K - Yr 6
Government
Heritage College Knox - Main Campus
K - Yr 12
Kent Park Primary School
K - Yr 6
Government
Mountain Gate Primary School
K - Yr 6
Government
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Knox Council
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