Ferntree Gully Property & Rent
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Ferntree Gully Safety
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Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Ferntree Gully Community Overview
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Suburbs Near FERNTREE GULLY
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📍 About Ferntree Gully
FERNTREE GULLY is a well-established suburb situated in Eastern Melbourne. The ABS 2021 Census records a population of 27,398 residents across a density of 1957 people/km².
Property: The local housing market shows strong growth according to Data Vic Q2 2025, with median house prices reaching $0.9M (representing a 76% increase over 10 years) and median unit prices at $0.7M (up 67% over the same period).
Education: Educational options include St Joseph's College, a local private school ranked #111 among private institutions according to VCAA 2025 VCE results.
Safety: Ferntree Gully maintains excellent safety standards with a crime rate of 4843 per 100,000 residents, significantly below the Victorian average of 6810 (0.71x the state average), making it a very safe area according to Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025.
Demographics: The suburb's multicultural character is reflected in its Chinese population, which comprises 7.40% of residents (approximately 2,027 people), closely aligning with the Victorian average.
Transport: Located approximately 33.3km from the CBD, Ferntree Gully offers convenient access to the city with a 35-minute drive time and direct rail connections via the train station on the Belgrave line.