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Ferntree Gully, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Ferntree Gully is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 27,398. Elevation: 410 ft (125 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
27,398 Population 5,064/sq mi density
410 ft Elevation 125 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
36.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$26,736 Median Income
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$26,736 median income, 4.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$217,400 home value, $1,087/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population27,398
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density5,064/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,736
Per Capita$26,736
Unemployment4.5%

Housing

C
Home Value$217,400
Rent$1,087
Ownership78.3%
Housing Units10,959

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain36.3 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation410 ft (125 m)
Population27,398
Population Density5,064 / sq mi
Elevation410 ft (125 m)
Coordinates-37.8846°, 145.2954°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation36.3 inches (921 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,736
Median Age40.0 years

About Ferntree Gully

Ferntree Gully is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 27,398. The city sits at an elevation of 410 feet (125 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Ferntree Gully has a population of 27,398 with a density of 5,064 people per square mile, spread across 5.4 square miles. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

27,398
Total Population
5,064
People / sq mi
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above Australia avg
5.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ferntree Gully vs Australia Average

The median household income in Ferntree Gully is $26,736, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,736 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $514, 64% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 2,603 business establishments.

Income: Ferntree Gully vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$26,736
64% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$26,736
Avg Weekly Wage$514

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)2,603

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ferntree Gully is $217,400, 23% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,087 (7% below the national average of $1,163). 78.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 10,959 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$217,400
23% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,087
7% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership78.3%
Owner-Occupied78.3%
Renter-Occupied21.7%
Housing Units10,959

Property Tax

Climate in Ferntree Gully

Ferntree Gully has an average annual temperature of 15°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jan (20.6°C), the coldest is Jul (10°C). Average annual precipitation is 793 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.6°C / 69°F 13.9° / 27.3° 51.7
Feb 20.6°C / 69°F 14.1° / 27° 52.7
Mar 18.8°C / 66°F 12.9° / 24.7° 48.2
Apr 15.4°C / 60°F 10° / 20.7° 68.2
May 12.4°C / 54°F 8.2° / 16.7° 68.2
Jun 10.2°C / 50°F 6.4° / 14.1° 76.1
Jul 10°C / 50°F 6.2° / 13.7° 62.7
Aug 10.6°C / 51°F 6.4° / 14.7° 72.4
Sep 12.6°C / 55°F 7.8° / 17.3° 65.8
Oct 14.4°C / 58°F 8.9° / 19.8° 60.2
Nov 16.8°C / 62°F 10.8° / 22.8° 85.0
Dec 18.1°C / 65°F 11.9° / 24.3° 81.5
Ferntree Gully enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 410 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above Australia avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation410 ft (125 m)
Area5.4 sq mi (14.0 km²)
Population Density5,064/sq mi
Coordinates-37.8846°N, 145.2954°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"
5% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.43"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012 11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.2 92 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 99 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 85 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 88 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 78 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 102 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 76 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 76 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 89 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 80 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 97 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 105 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 55 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 74 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 7 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 143 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 95 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 90 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 41 km
Jul 4, 2001 7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia M3.4 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 2.4 in Warmest
February 68°F (20°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 65°F (18°C) 2.3 in
April 60°F (15°C) 2.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
June 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in Coldest
July 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in
August 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in Wettest
October 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in
December 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in

Ferntree Gully has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 50°F in June to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Ferntree Gully

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Eastern Ranges School — — — —
St Joseph's College — — — —
Ferntree Gully North Primary School — — — —
St John the Baptist Primary School — — — —
Heritage College Knox — — — —
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Radio Stations near Ferntree Gully

26 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Classic Rock classic rock AAC 130 kbps
Triple M Melbourne 80s, rock AAC+ 33 kbps
3AW 693 Melbourne, VIC, Australia Talk AM 693 news, news talk MP3 48 kbps
3RRR Melbourne — AAC
全澳华语广播华厦之声 am1629 AAC+ 64 kbps
PBS FM - Melbourne - 106.7 FM (48kHz, 192kbps AAC-LC) australian music, community radio AAC 192 kbps
ABC Jazz 20220701 blues, jazz AAC 238 kbps
ABC Radio Australia 20220701 current affairs, news AAC 94 kbps
The Buzzz — MP3 192 kbps
ASP Radio 70s 80s 90s music MP3 128 kbps
World Buddhist Radio buddhism, meditation MP3 64 kbps
Triple R 102.7FM community radio, independent AAC
Yarra Valley FM — MP3 128 kbps
Smooth Sailing Radio rnb, soul AAC+ 192 kbps
3MBS - Melbourne, 103.5 MHz FM classical MP3 128 kbps
Southern FM Melbourne Australia — MP3 320 kbps
TheLight Christmas — AAC+ 64 kbps
IMC Country Radio — MP3 192 kbps
Radio PVS jazz, rock AAC+ 192 kbps
UltraCool Radio — MP3 128 kbps
Ananda Marga Kiirtan kiirtan, mantra MP3
Surf FM 87.6 — MP3 32 kbps
SYN FM alternative, college radio AAC+ 128 kbps
The Light Worship christian, melbourne AAC+ 64 kbps
Golden Days Radio gold, golden oldies AAC 128 kbps
JOY 94.9 Out Loud Proud — AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Ferntree Gully

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Andrew Ross Museum
Australian National Aviation Museum
Eltham District Historical Society
Emerald Museum
Eva and Marc Besen Centre
Heritage Hill Museum & Gardens
Historic Council Shire Offices
La Trobe University Museum of Art
Monash Federation Centre
Monash Historic Society
Monash University Museum of Art
Mont De Lancey Museum
Mordialloc Historical Museum
Museum of Australian Photography
Nillumbik Historical Society
Royal Australian Corps of Signals Museum
Schramms Cottage
Schwerkolt Cottage & Museum Complex
Schwerkolt Cottage Orchard Shed
Schwerkolt Cottage Wine Cellar
Southern Sherbrook Historical Society
TarraWarra Museum of Art
Twisted Science
Upwey / Belgrave RSL
Warrandyte Historical Society
Yarra Ranges Regional Museum

Libraries in Ferntree Gully

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ashburton Library0.0
Balwyn Library0.0
Bayswater Library0.0
Belgrave Library0.0
Berwick Library0.0
Bhai Vir Singh Library0.0
Blackburn Library0.0
Book return chutes0.0
Borchardt Library0.0
Boronia Library0.0
Box Hill Library0.0
Bulleen Library0.0
Camberwell Library0.0
Carnegie Library0.0
Casey-Cardinia Library Co. (Pakenham Branch)0.0
CD0.0
Chelsea Library0.0
Cheltenham Library0.0
Clarinda Library0.0
Cranbourne Library0.0
Croydon Library0.0
Dandenong Library0.0
Deakin University Library0.0
Diamond Valley Library0.0
Doncaster Library0.0
Eltham Library0.0
Emerald Library0.0
Endeavour Hills Library0.0
Federation University Library0.0
Ferntree Gully Library0.0
Glen Waverley Public Library0.0
Greythorn Library Lounge0.0
Hampton Park Library0.0
Hargrave-Andrew Library0.0
Kew High School Library0.0
Kingston Libraries Patterson Lakes0.0
Kingston Toy Library0.0
Knox Library – Ngarrgoo0.0
Law Library0.0
Lilydale Library0.0
MacGregor Library0.0
Manga Library0.0
Manningham Toy Library0.0
Mentone Public Library0.0
Mill Park Library0.0
Miller's Homestead0.0
Montrose Library0.0
Mooroolbark Library0.0
Mount Evelyn Reading Room0.0
Mount Waverley Secondary College Senior Library0.0
Mt Waverley Library0.0
Narre Warren Library0.0
Nash Resouce Centre - Library0.0
Newlands Library & Resource Centre0.0
Nunawading Library0.0
Oakleigh Library (City Of Monash)0.0
Parkdale Library0.0
Phoenix Park Library0.0
Realm0.0
RMIT Bundoora Library0.0
Rosanna Library0.0
Rowville Library0.0
Sir Louis Matheson Library0.0
Springvale Library0.0
St Joachim's School Library0.0
The Little Library0.0
Vermont South Library0.0
Warrandyte Library0.0
Watsonia Library0.0
Wheelers Hill Branch Library0.0
Yarra Plenty Regional Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Ferntree Gully

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Akoonah Park Market
Camberwell Fresh Food Market
Camberwell Sunday Market
Fair Treasures
Farmers' Market Old Cheese Factory
Food Trucks
Gully Market
Heathmont Farmers Market
Heide Market
Kingsbury Drive Community Market
Oakleigh Market
Ringwood East Community Market
Seaford Farmer's Market
Warrandyte Riverside Market

Hotels in Ferntree Gully

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lifestyle Apartments

Restaurants in Ferntree Gully

23 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bees Knees
Caesar's Italian Cuisine
Dragon's Gallery Shisha & Bar
Dumpling
Ferntree Gully Noodle & Sushi Bar
Ferntree Thai Restaurant
FT Local Kitchen and Bar
Hanaka Japanese Kitchen
Ho Chi Mini
Holy Smoke Gourmet House
Indian Rogan Josh
Jade Pavilion
Jalan Alor Malaysia Kitchen
Kim's Cafe & Restaurant
Lime Leaf Thai Restaurant
Loi Eng Restaurant
Miss Florence
Mountain Gate Indian and Nepalese Restaurant
Mumbai Grill
Pika Sushi Ferntree Gully
Pizza Hut
Shiraaz Indian Restaurant
Wokd

Cafes in Ferntree Gully

19 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

121 Station Cafe
Blue Mountain Cafe
Break 40
Cafe Bianca
Cafe Brew'd
Chosen Bean
Coffee & Co
Gus & El's Cafe
Ibiza Shisha Lounge and Cafe
Larder & Thyme
Lorna Cafe
Micah Coffee Brewers
Montania Cafe
Ramble On Cafe
Rapture Cafe
Station Street Green Co
Terry's Cafe
The Coffee House
The Food Pantry

Theatres in Ferntree Gully

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

1812 Theatre

Clinics in Ferntree Gully

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #1022418208
Melbourne Pathology
Obstetrician & Gynecologist

Dentists in Ferntree Gully

5 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Denture Clinic
Ferntree Orthodontics
Glenfern Dental
Melbourne Centre For Dentistry
Mountian View Denture Clinic

Veterinaries in Ferntree Gully

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ferntree Gully Veterinary Hospital
Foothills Veterinary Clinic

Train Stations in Ferntree Gully

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ferntree Gully
Upper Ferntree Gully

Gas Stations in Ferntree Gully

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
Ampol
Apollo Fuel
AU #449048456
BP
Shell

Banks in Ferntree Gully

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bendigo Bank
Commonwealth Bank
Westpac

Shopping Malls in Ferntree Gully

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mountain Gate Shopping Centre

Gyms in Ferntree Gully

12 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

F45 Training
Fernwood Fitness
Fit For Life
Fit Life
Fit n Firm
Fitness Foundry
Haka Yoga Studio
Keystone Fitness Club
Next Level Fitness
Oslo Health and Fitness
South East Fitness Solutions
Yoga Balance

Breweries in Ferntree Gully

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Deeds Brewery
Deeds Brewery
Hargreaves Hill Brewing Co.
Harvgreaves Hill Brewing Company
Killer Sprocket Brewery
The Local Brew House
Wolf of the Willows

Stadiums & Teams in Ferntree Gully

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Airports Near Ferntree Gully

37 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne AirportMELLarge Airport
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEBMedium Airport
Melbourne Moorabbin AirportMBWMedium Airport
Arkells Airfield—Small Airport
Blue Tongue Airfield—Small Airport
Bunurong Field—Small Airport
Bunyip Airport—Small Airport
Coldstream Airport—Small Airport
Drouin Airport—Small Airport
Drysdale Airstrip—Small Airport
Eildon Weir Airport—Small Airport
Emu Creek Airfield—Small Airport
Flying Circus Airfield—Small Airport
Inverloch Airport—Small Airport
Koo Wee Rup (Aardel Port) Airfield—Small Airport
Legate Airfield—Small Airport
Leongatha Airport—Small Airport
Lilydale Airport—Small Airport
Ling Lake Airfield—Small Airport
Longwarry Airport—Small Airport
Marshall Airfield—Small Airport
Melton Airport—Small Airport
Nar Nar Goon Airstrip—Small Airport
RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base—Small Airport
Riddell Airport—Small Airport
Rochford Airstrip—Small Airport
Romsey Airport—Small Airport
St Leonards Airfield—Small Airport
Sunbury (Penfield) Airfield—Small Airport
Sunbury East Airport—Small Airport
Taggerty Airport—Small Airport
The Boreen Airstrip—Small Airport
Tooradin Airport—Small Airport
Tyabb Airport—Small Airport
Valken Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Wonthaggi Airport—Small Airport
Yeaburn Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Ferntree Gully

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post
Australia Post

Treatment Centers in Ferntree Gully

10 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Aspect Heatherton
Canterbury Road Community Care Unit
Deepdene Medical Centre
Delmont Day Program
East Kew Clinic
Epworth Camberwell
Odyssey House Victoria
The Children's Surgery
Vitality Medical
Wellways Maroondah PARC

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ferntree Gully

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ferntree Gully Community of Christ
Ferntree Gully Seventh Day Adventist Church
Prayer Centre
St Thomas Anglican Church
St Thomas Anglican Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ferntree Gully

What is the population of Ferntree Gully?

Ferntree Gully has a population of 27,398 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 5,064 people per square mile, spread across 5.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.0 years.

Is Ferntree Gully expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,736, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $217,400 (23% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,087 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Ferntree Gully?

Ferntree Gully enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.3 inches.

How is the job market in Ferntree Gully?

Ferntree Gully has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $514. There are 2,603 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ferntree Gully?

The median home value in Ferntree Gully is $217,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,087. The homeownership rate is 78.3%.

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