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VIC · Knox Council

Ferntree Gully, 3156

Current weather

9.9°CLight drizzle

92% humidity · 22 km/h wind · 11.5° / 9.2° today · 8.1 mm rain

Desirability score

58.5/100

854th in Australia

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Ferntree Gully is a larger established suburb in the Knox area, home to around 27,398 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 1,521 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-20%), roughly 55.5 offences per 1,000 residents, 10 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, many local shops, services and recreation venues, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
27,398
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$1,770
Dwelling vacancy
4.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
473 of 10,757
Median monthly mortgage
$1,918
Employment rate
61.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
716 / 1,007 / 200

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
1,521
Against the person
246
Against property
1,006
Rate per 1,000 residents
55.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 111 residents
State safety percentile
51.1th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-19.5%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage129
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft87
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle261
  • B49 Other Theft147
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order111

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
10
Median school ICSEA (10 schools)
1,041.5
  • Eastern Ranges SchoolSpecial
  • Fairhills Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Ferntree Gully North Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Heritage College KnoxCombined
  • Kent Park Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Mountain Gate Primary SchoolPrimary
  • St John the Baptist SchoolPrimary
  • St Joseph's CollegeSecondary
  • The Avenue SchoolSecondary
  • Wattle View Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

146 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bike & Ride 1
  • Ferntree Gully Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Ferntree Gully Railway Station
  • Ferntree Gully Station
  • Ferntree Gully Station

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

390 planning-related records

2022· 1 proposal

  • May 2022

  • Development of three (3) dwellings (Two (2) double storey and one (1) single storey) and associated three (3) lot subdivision
    2 KYA CLOSE FERNTREE GULLY 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2021· 39 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Development of a double storey dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling
    10 MEADOW LANE FERNTREE GULLY 3156Refusal issued by a delegate
  • The removal of one (1) Eucalyptus melliodora (Yellow Box), one (1) Melaleuca styphelioides (Prickly Paperbark), one (1) Casuarina cunninghamiana (River She Oak), one (1) Eucalyptus obliqua (Messmate) and the pruning of one (1) Eucalyptus cephalocarpa (Silver leaved Strinybark), one (1) Corymbia ficifolia (Flowering Gum) and one (1) Eucalyptus bicostata (Southern Bluegum)
    3 MYRTLE CRESCENT FERNTREE GULLY 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The construction of a double storey dwelling on the land
    30 TRAFALGAR STREET FERNTREE GULLY 3156NOD issued by a delegate
  • buildings and works (construction of a deck, pool and roof attached to the dwelling)
    32 WARRABEL ROAD FERNTREE GULLY 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision - Approved Development Site
    141 BURKE ROAD FERNTREE GULLY 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for two (2) double storey dwellings
    31 HOLME ROAD FERNTREE GULLY 3156NOD issued by a delegate
  • Two lot subdivision (approved development site)
    40 BURSARIA AVENUE FERNTREE GULLY 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment
    2 JOAN AVENUE FERNTREE GULLY 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a single dwelling and associated vegetation removal
    22 OLIVEBANK ROAD FERNTREE GULLY 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for four (4) double storey dwellings and alteration and creation of access to a Transport 2 Zone
    430 SCORESBY ROAD FERNTREE GULLY 3156NOD issued by a delegate
  • Development of the land for a double storey dwelling to the rear of the existing
    11 CAMEELO COURT FERNTREE GULLY 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for two (2) double storey dwellings
    12 CARLISLE ROAD FERNTREE GULLY 3156NOD issued by a delegate
  • Removal of one (1) Quercus robur (English Oak)
    15 FRANCIS CRESCENT FERNTREE GULLY 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to condition 7 in regards to the opening hours
    57 AUSTIN STREET FERNTREE GULLY 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 Lot subdivision (approved development site)
    3 COCKERELL STREET FERNTREE GULLY 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works (Warehouse Development)
    12A GIFFORD AVENUE FERNTREE GULLY 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • One tree removal, due to dying. Three tree reduction or removal, due to debris. Explanation in cover letter.
    14/61 DORSET ROAD FERNTREE GULLY 3156No permit required
  • Removal of Easement
    733 BURWOOD HIGHWAY FERNTREE GULLY 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 Lot Subdivision (Approved Development Site)
    39 KEVIN AVENUE FERNTREE GULLY 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Habitat Prune one (1) Eucalyptus obliqua (Messmate)
    7 ANDERSON STREET FERNTREE GULLY 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one (1) Eucalyptus viminalis (Manna Gum)
    15 WINWOOD DRIVE FERNTREE GULLY 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of a single Mahogany gum tree due to poor health. Refer to attached written statement for details.
    35 ST ELMO AVENUE FERNTREE GULLY 3156No permit required

  • August 2021

  • The pruning of one (1) Eucalyptus melliodora (Yellow Box)
    30 WARRABEL ROAD FERNTREE GULLY 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a double storey dwelling to rear of existing dwelling and two lot subdivision
    15 VANDEVEN COURT FERNTREE GULLY 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 3 Lot subdivision (approved development Site)
    58 SILVERTON DRIVE FERNTREE GULLY 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for two (2) double storey dwellings
    45 ELTON ROAD FERNTREE GULLY 3156NOD issued by a delegate
  • Removal of one(1) pine tree
    12 ALMA AVENUE FERNTREE GULLY 3156No permit required
  • The removal of one (1) Cupressus torulosa (Himalyan Cypress)
    16 SELMAN AVENUE FERNTREE GULLY 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works (Alterations and additions to dwelling) and removal of one tree
    15 WINWOOD DRIVE FERNTREE GULLY 3156Withdrawn
  • Development of the land for one double storey dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling
    35 GAYDON STREET FERNTREE GULLY 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for one (1) single storey dwelling and one (1) double storey dwelling (total of two (2) dwellings)
    93 FOREST ROAD FERNTREE GULLY 3156NOD issued by a delegate
  • 15 lot subdivision
    17 ALLORA AVENUE FERNTREE GULLY 3156In progress
  • Amending plans to include internal changes, increased first floor footprint, materials and a roof to balconies
    8 MOUNTAIN GATE DRIVE FERNTREE GULLY 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a single storey dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling, two lot subdivision and associated vegetation removal
    21 VERONICA STREET FERNTREE GULLY 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) lot subdivision (approved unit development)
    21 MCIVER STREET FERNTREE GULLY 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and buildings and works associated with a commercial display area, signage and alteration of access to a road zone category 1 (within a Public Acquisition Overlay)
    946 BURWOOD HIGHWAY FERNTREE GULLY 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The removal of one (1) Cedrus deodara (Himalayan Cedar) and the pruning of one (1) Corymbia citriodora (Lemon Scented Gum) and one (1) Eucalyptus radiata (Narrow Leaved Peppermint)
    9 THE CRESCENT FERNTREE GULLY 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Sixteen (16) lot residential subdivision
    17 ALLORA AVENUE FERNTREE GULLY 3156Withdrawn
  • The construction of two (2) separate dwellings on two (2) separate lots of less than 300sqm
    3/476 SCORESBY ROAD FERNTREE GULLY 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

131 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • BWSAlcohol
  • BWSAlcohol

    1038-1042 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully

  • Bendigo BankATM
  • Commonwealth BankATM
  • NABATM
  • Bbq (5)
  • Natures Beauty SecretsBeauty salon

    Unit 6 101 Station Street, Ferntree Gully

  • Bench (15)
  • Bicycle Parking (4)
  • Bicycle Repair Station (2)

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

27 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Agora ReservePark
  • Burke Road ReservePark
  • Bursaria Avenue ReservePark
  • Clyde ReservePark
  • Dobson ParkPark
  • Dorset Road Extension ReservePark
  • Dr Bluett Memorial PlaygroundPark
  • Fairpark ReservePark
  • Glenfern ReservePark
  • H.V. Jones ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
24
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Australian Clinical LabsBurwood Highwaysample_collection
  • Centre for Womens Health and MenopauseMountain Gate Drivedoctor
  • Chemist WarehouseBurwood Highwaypharmacy
  • ClinicStation Streetclinic
  • Commercial Road Medical Centredoctor
  • DentistLightwood Drivedentist
  • Denture ClinicUnderwood Roaddentist
  • Dobson DentalBurwood Highwaydentist
  • EachBurwood Highwaycentre
  • Ferngate Medical CenterBurwood Highwaydoctor

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

22 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Alexander Magit PreschoolHarwell Roadkindergarten
  • Alice Johnson Preschoolkindergarten
  • Amaroo Childcare CentreDorset Roadchildcare
  • FW KerrRoberts Streetkindergarten
  • FW Kerr PreschoolRoberts Streetchildcare
  • Ferntree Gully Children's CentreBurwood Highwaychildcare
  • Forrest Road Bena Angliss Children and Family CentreForest Roadkindergarten
  • Goodstart Early LearningBurwood Highwaychildcare
  • Johnson and Friends Childcare & KinderBurwood Highwaychildcare
  • Kindoo Family Flexible ChildcareCommercial Roadchildcare

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
90
Parks (OSM)
89

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
58.5/100
National rank
854th in Australia
State rank
226th in VIC
Peer rank
#89 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#166 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime129
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theftcrime87
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime261
  • B49 Other Theftcrime147
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime111
  • Alexander Magit PreschoolchildcareHarwell Roadkindergarten
  • Alice Johnson Preschoolchildcarekindergarten
  • Amaroo Childcare CentrechildcareDorset Roadchildcare
  • FW KerrchildcareRoberts Streetkindergarten
  • FW Kerr PreschoolchildcareRoberts Streetchildcare

Data sources & freshness

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