Ferntree Gully
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Ferntree Gully, VIC 3156.
About Ferntree Gully
Welcome to Ferntree Gully
Ferntree Gully sits at the foot of the Dandenong Ranges, roughly 35 kilometres east of the Melbourne CBD, where the suburban sprawl of Knox gives way to the forested slopes that lead up to Upper Ferntree Gully and the Dandenongs beyond. It's a suburb defined by that transition zone character — established residential streets, a busy commercial strip, and bushland reserves all within a short drive of each other.
With a population of 27,398 and a median age of 40, Ferntree Gully has long appealed to families and those looking to trade inner-city density for space and greenery without giving up easy access to schools, shops and transport. It borders Lysterfield, Upper Ferntree Gully, Knoxfield, Tremont and Wantirna South, giving residents a good spread of options for parks, schooling and everyday errands just beyond the suburb's own boundaries.
Lifestyle & dining
The suburb's commercial heart runs along Burwood Highway and the streets around the Ferntree Gully station precinct, where cafes, bakeries and casual dining sit alongside longer-standing local institutions. It's not a suburb built around a glamorous dining scene, but it offers the kind of reliable, everyday variety — pubs, Asian eateries, fish and chip shops, coffee spots — that residents actually use week to week. For a bigger night out or a produce-focused Sunday, nearby Boronia and Upper Ferntree Gully add a bit more choice without requiring a long drive.
Shopping
Ferntree Gully's own strip shopping caters well to daily needs, but the suburb's proximity to Knox City Shopping Centre in neighbouring Wantirna South is one of its biggest practical drawcards — it's one of the larger retail hubs in Melbourne's east, with full-line supermarkets, department stores and a broad mix of specialty retail. Combined with the local strip shops near the station, residents rarely need to travel far for either routine shopping or a full retail outing.
Getting around
Ferntree Gully railway station, on the Belgrave line, gives residents a direct run into the city and through the eastern suburbs, making it a genuine option for commuters who don't want to drive all the way in. Burwood Highway is the other backbone of the suburb, linking through to the Eastlink corridor and providing straightforward access to Boronia, Bayswater and the broader Knox and Maroondah areas. For those heading up into the hills, Mountain Highway and the Burwood Highway route toward Upper Ferntree Gully and the Dandenong Ranges National Park are both close at hand.
Schools & families
Families are well served locally, with Ferntree Gully North Primary School, Fairhills Primary School, Kent Park Primary School and Mountain Gate Primary School all offering government primary options within the suburb, and St John the Baptist School providing a Catholic primary alternative. Heritage College Knox caters to families looking for a P-12 option in the area. This spread of primary schools, combined with the suburb's family-friendly median age of 40, makes Ferntree Gully a popular choice for households wanting settled, community-feeling streets.
Parks & recreation
The suburb's biggest natural asset is its edge-of-the-hills position — Dandenong Creek and various local reserves thread through the area, and the climb into Upper Ferntree Gully opens onto the walking tracks of the Dandenong Ranges, including the well-known 1000 Steps at the Kokoda Track Memorial Walk. Closer to home, local ovals and reserves support weekend sport, while the green, tree-lined character of many streets gives the suburb a noticeably leafier feel than much of suburban Melbourne further from the hills.
The property market
Ferntree Gully's median house price currently sits at $886,000, having posted growth of 8.6% recently, while units and apartments have a median of $643,000 — a gap that reflects the suburb's largely house-oriented character. Current listings show houses make up 62% of stock, with apartments and units at 23%, townhouses at 15% and a small 1% share of vacant land, giving buyers a reasonable mix of options depending on budget and lifestyle needs. Median rent of $620 a week points to solid ongoing demand from tenants, and the combination of relative affordability against inner-Melbourne benchmarks, transport access via the Belgrave line, and proximity to Knox City make it a suburb that continues to attract both owner-occupiers and investors.
Market snapshot
Ferntree Gully property market
Median sale price
$886k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$620
per week
Gross rental yield
3.6%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$702k
Median
$886k
Premium
$1.07m
Days on market
14
Auction clearance
84%
Sold this year
175
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +1.1% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Ferntree Gully by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Ferntree Gully, VIC 3156.
Population
27,398
residents (2021)
Median age
40
years
Household income
$1,770
median, per week
Median rent
$386
per week
Median mortgage
$1,918
per month
Mortgage / income
25%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Ferntree Gully
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Ferntree Gully
$720k
10 Parkview Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$700k
51 Linda Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$800k
3/9 Hutton Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.69m
3 Butlers Road
Sold ~July 2026
$732k
3 Sheraton Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$960k
1 Hooker Road
Sold ~July 2026
$746k
1/1 Mellowood Court
Sold ~July 2026
$810k
2/20 Doysal Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Ferntree Gully suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Ferntree Gully?
The median house price in Ferntree Gully, VIC is $886k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 8.6%.
How much is rent in Ferntree Gully?
The median weekly rent in Ferntree Gully is around $620 per week.
Is Ferntree Gully a good place to live?
Ferntree Gully is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 27,398 and 9 schools in the area.
What is the population of Ferntree Gully?
Ferntree Gully has a population of 27,398 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 40.
What schools are in Ferntree Gully?
There are 9 schools in or near Ferntree Gully, including Heritage College Knox, Fairhills Primary School and Ferntree Gully North Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Ferntree Gully?
Properties in Ferntree Gully take around 14 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 84%.
How much do you need to buy in Ferntree Gully?
Entry-level properties in Ferntree Gully start around $702k, while premium homes reach $1.07m.
What suburbs are near Ferntree Gully?
Suburbs near Ferntree Gully include Lysterfield, Upper Ferntree Gully, Knoxfield, Tremont and Wantirna South.
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