Median house price
$990k
+13% change
VIC · Knox Council
Upper Ferntree Gully, 3156
Est. population · Jun 2025
3,495
Growth (1 yr)
+0.4%
Growth (5 yr)
+0.2%
Median age
41
Median income
$2,039/wk
Employment rate
64.2%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$990,000
Languages at home
8.7%non-English
Most common: German, Greek, Mandarin
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Set among the hills of Knox Council, Upper Ferntree Gully is a mid-sized suburb with bushland views and a cooler, leafier feel. Connections to the wider metro area are straightforward, with neighbouring communities close at hand. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix.
Fitness and outdoor sport options are a real part of local life, not just a distant club trip away. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses and trains cover longer journeys across the metro area.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
Community and employment, plus growth momentum push the suburb to a good desirability read, even as safety, plus schools and education look more ordinary among similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
Upper Ferntree Gully snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$610/wk
Population (ERP)
3,495
+0.4% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
4.4%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#3
among Metro Melbourne · Emerging
Safety
63rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
51st
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
8/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
69th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 64.7/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 17% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 579th in Australia
- State rank
- 207th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #3 among Metro Melbourne · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #151 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
- $610
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $990,000
- Median price change
- +13.1%
Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025; Sep 2025 (council median) · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
3,495(June 2025)
+0.4% annual · +0.2% over 5 years · 51th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.4%
- 5-year growth
- +0.2%
- Change in 1 year
- +14
- Change in 5 years
- +7
- Growth rank in VIC
- 51th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~3,500), extrapolated at +0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 3,417
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $2,039
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 57 of 1,288
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Employment rate
- 64.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,186 / 18 / 19
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 · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 245
- Against the person
- 37
- Against property
- 158
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 70.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 92 residents
- State safety percentile
- 62.6th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -8.2%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage22
- B22 Graffiti38
- B41 Motor Vehicle Theft19
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle40
- C32 Drug Possession16
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 3
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 1,052
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 69th
School list
- Upper Ferntree Gully Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1038 · 64th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 80 students · Top SEA quarter 17% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
- St Joseph's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1052 · 69th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 991 students · Top SEA quarter 16% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- St John the Baptist SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1075 · 77th percentile · LBOTE 23% · 221 students · Top SEA quarter 24% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Talaskia Community Child Care CentreTalaskia Roadchildcare
- Upper Ferntree Gully PreschoolRollings Roadchildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
23 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bike & Ride
- Upper Ferntree Gully Rail Replacement Bus Stop
- Upper Ferntree Gully Railway Station
- Upper Ferntree Gully Station
- Upper Ferntree Gully Station
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
245 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
6 restaurants · 3 cafes · 1 pubs · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 1 fast food · 1 bakeries · 3 places of worship
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 9 parks mapped in suburb, 3 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 23 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 23 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 94/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.88
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 3.51
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.63
Food & drink(12)
- Bakery
Unit 2 1212 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Blue Mountain CafeCafe
- Cafe Brew'dCafe
1226 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Ramble On CafeCafe
- Ferntree Charcoal Chicken & KebabsFast food
- Royal HotelPub
1208 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Caesar's Italian CuisineRestaurant
Unit 3 1174-1182 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
- DumplingRestaurant
- Holy Smoke Gourmet HouseRestaurant
1224 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Indian Rogan JoshRestaurant
1216 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Shiraaz Indian RestaurantRestaurant
Unit 4 1206 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
- WokdRestaurant
1222 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
Shopping(4)
- The Butcher ClubButcher
- Gully MarketMarketplace
- Maxi FoodsSupermarket
1202 Burwood Highway
Community(5)
- Talaskia Community Child Care CentreChildcare
1B Talaskia Road
- Upper Ferntree Gully PreschoolChildcare
1 Rollings Road, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Community centre
- Community centre
22 Willow Road, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Victorian Department of EducationSchool
4-10 Talaskia Road
Health & services(12)
- Ferntree OrthodonticsDentist
7 Dawson Street, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Glenfern DentalDentist
Unit 1 1174-1182 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Angliss HospitalHospital
39 Albert Street
- Hospital (2)
- Eastern CardiologyMedical clinic
1 Dawson Street, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Eastern Skin Cancer ClinicMedical clinic
5 Dawson Street, Upper Ferntree Gully
- FoothillsMedical clinic
1246 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Knox & Sherbrooke Private EndoscopyMedical clinic
20 Albert Street, Upper Ferntree Gully
- OrionMedical clinic
1244 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Chemist Discount CentrePharmacy
- Ferntree Gully Veterinary HospitalVeterinary
1288 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
Sport & outdoors(33)
- Fit For LifeGym
1220 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Fit LifeGym
Unit 5 1154 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Fit n FirmGym
1204 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Keystone Fitness ClubGym
1204 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Gilmour ParkPark
- Kings ParkPark
- Park (6)
- Talaskia ReservePark
Talaskia Road
- Picnic area
- Playground (3)
- Cricket NetsSports field
- Sherbrooke Archery ClubSports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (13)
Entertainment(2)
- 1812 TheatreTheatre
3 Rose Street, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Viewpoint
Transport(15)
12 bus stops · 3 train stations
Other(74)
- Chatfield OzCoolAppliance
Unit 5 1156 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Russell's Heating Cooling & Hot WaterAppliance
Unit 2 1156 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Entrance of SignificanceArtwork
- ANZATM
- Commonwealth BankATM
- Studio BBeauty salon
1214 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Bench (14)
- Bicycle Parking (5)
- Bike LockersBicycle Parking
- Bicycle Repair Station
- Fisher RogersCar
1278 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Norm Reynolds MotorsCar
1270 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
- South Eastern MotorsCar
1284 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Ute TradeCar
1254 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Ferntree Gully Car & Truck ServicesCar repair
Unit 6 1156 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Martin's Panel MastersCar repair
1192 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Emu Caravan RepairCaravan
Unit 2 1152 Burwood Highway
- Clothing ArtistsCharity
1232 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Finders Keepers EmporiumCharity
1238 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Hahndorf’s Fine ChocolatesChocolate
1230 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Starlight PrintCopyshop
Unit 7 1154 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Drinking water (2)
- Upper Gully Dry CleanersDry Cleaning
Unit 2 1206 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Upper Ferntree Gully CFAFire station
1213 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Garden
- Manna Gum Building and Garden SuppliesGarden Centre
1180 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Cheeky BarberHairdresser
1248 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Ferntree Gully Hair CareHairdresser
1234 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Lisa Maree's Hair DesignHairdresser
Unit 3 1206 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Under CutsHairdresser
- Augustus GelateryIce Cream
1228 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Information (10)
- Massage Upper FT GullyMassage
1240 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Spa NightMassage
Unit 1 1212 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
- RPM Motorcycle ServicesMotorcycle Repair
Unit 2 1154 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Ferntree Gully Quarry Recreation ReserveNature Reserve
- Ferntree Plaza NewsagencyNewsagent
- JD Wilson OptometristOptician
Unit 1 1206 Burwood Highway
- JD Wilson OptometristOptometrist
Unit 1 1206 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Angliss Hospital Staff ParkingParking
- Angliss Hospital Visitor Car ParkParking
- Metro Staff ParkingParking
- Parking (45)
- Upper Ferntree Gully Station ParkingParking
- Pet's DomainPet
Unit 1 1152 Burwood Highway
- The Happy Pet CompanyPet
Unit 1 1156 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Picnic Table (4)
- Ferntree Gully Seventh Day Adventist ChurchPlace of worship
3-5 Railway Avenue, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Prayer CentrePlace of worship
Unit 8 1154 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
- St Thomas Anglican ChurchPlace of worship
12 Mount View Road, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Post Box
- Australia PostPost office
- Public toilets
- Recycling
- Op ShopSecond Hand
7 Rose Street, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Shelter (3)
- Nikos Shoe RepairsShoe Repair
1218 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Menarock LifeSocial Facility
- My Holistic CareSocial Facility
1236 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Social Facility
9A Willow Road, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Telephone
- TelstraTelephone
- Ticket Validator
- Tobacco Station GroupTobacco
- Track (4)
- TradelinkTrade
Unit 1 1154 Burwood Highway
- Trolley Bay (4)
- Widetread TyresTyres
1158 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Bargain HavenVariety Store
- Vending machine (3)
- Video EzyVending machine
- Waste Basket (6)
- Classic Window FurnishingsWindow Blind
1250 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Yes
1242 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
4 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Ferntree Gully Quarry Recreation ReserveNature reserve
- Gilmour ParkPark
- Kings ParkPark
- Talaskia ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 10
- Parks (OSM)
- 9
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 — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
3 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Ferntree Gully Seventh Day Adventist Church
3-5 Railway Avenue, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Prayer Centre
Unit 8 1154 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
- St Thomas Anglican Church
12 Mount View Road, Upper Ferntree Gully
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 12
- Nearest hospital
- Hospital (0.2 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Angliss HospitalAlbert StreetHospital
- Eastern CardiologyDawson StreetDoctor
- Eastern Skin Cancer ClinicDawson StreetDoctor
- Ferntree OrthodonticsDawson StreetDentist
- FoothillsBurwood HighwayDoctor
- Glenfern DentalBurwood HighwayDentist
- HospitalHospital
- HospitalHospital
- JD Wilson OptometristBurwood HighwayOptometrist
- Knox & Sherbrooke Private EndoscopyAlbert StreetDoctor
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 102
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 29.2
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 155 mm · ~19 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 186 mm · ~23 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 203 mm · ~25 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 207 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
74 planning-related records
2021· 26 proposals
September 2021
- Construction of storage shed22 ROLLINGS ROAD UPPER FERNTREE GULLY 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Mitigation pruning of one (1) Eucalyptus viminalis (Manna Gum)7 DAWSON STREET UPPER FERNTREE GULLY 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and Works (addition of a covered area to the rear of the existing restaurant)1216 BURWOOD HIGHWAY UPPER FERNTREE GULLY 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works for a shed9 ACACIA ROAD UPPER FERNTREE GULLY 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of retaining walls, outbuilding (workshop) and associated concreting4 BARCLAY AVENUE UPPER FERNTREE GULLY 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- The removal of one (1) Corymbia maculata (Spotted Gum), one (1) Eucalyptus camaldulensis (River Red Gum) and the habitat pruning of one (1) Eucalyptus viminalis (Manna Gum)69 FERNDALE ROAD UPPER FERNTREE GULLY 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2021
- Altering Retaining Wall on Boundary14 QUARRY ROAD UPPER FERNTREE GULLY 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling and carry out earthworks greater than 600mm12 BALDWIN AVENUE UPPER FERNTREE GULLY 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Minor Changes to Dwelling Design, Extension of Site Cut and Additional Shed69 OLD BELGRAVE ROAD UPPER FERNTREE GULLY 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Steel garage19 WYNETTE AVENUE UPPER FERNTREE GULLY 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a new fence15 TALASKIA ROAD UPPER FERNTREE GULLY 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- Buildings and Works (Construction of vehicle detailing shed)1270 BURWOOD HIGHWAY UPPER FERNTREE GULLY 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and Works (construction of a double storey dwelling)18 BARRETT STREET UPPER FERNTREE GULLY 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and Works (Construct a shed, carport, garage roof and patio roof to existing dwelling)71-73 FINMERE CRESCENT UPPER FERNTREE GULLY 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- The removal of one (1) Cinnamomum camphora (Camphor laurel) and the pruning of one (1) Syzygium paniculatum (Magenta Lilly Pilly)1/11 Talaskia RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of one (1) Liquidambar styraciflua (Liquidambar)1 Finmere CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling2 KENSLEY STREET UPPER FERNTREE GULLY 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Maintenace Pruning of one (1) Eucalyptus bicostata13 Forest View LaneNo permit required
May 2021
- Use and development of a dwelling, construction of an outbuilding and associated earthworks and vegetation removal85 FERNDALE ROAD UPPER FERNTREE GULLY 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to construct a garage1311 BURWOOD HIGHWAY UPPER FERNTREE GULLY 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works (extension to existing building)1212 BURWOOD HIGHWAY UPPER FERNTREE GULLY 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding (Carport)20 BALDWIN AVENUE UPPER FERNTREE GULLY 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- Existing garage converted to a habitable room8 Alfred StreetWithdrawn
- Removal of one (1) Hesperocyparis lusitanica (Mexican Cypress)5 Mount View RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling4 Irene AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2021
- One tree to be removed19 Albert StreetNo permit required
2020· 14 proposals
December 2020
- Buildings and works (construction of a dwelling and medical centre) and use of the land for a medical centre14 MOUNT VIEW ROAD UPPER FERNTREE GULLY 3156NOD issued by a delegate
- Proposed Alterations and Additions a single storey dwelling.7 Hilltop RoadNo permit required
- Buildings and Works (veranda attached to the rear of the dwelling)14 Forest Oak DriveWithdrawn
- Buildings & Works (first floor addition and ground floor extension to existing single storey dwelling)46 Willow RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to construct two outbuildings (Garage and Pool House) an outbuilding, decking, retaining walls, Swimming Pool and Spa, earthworks, and removal of vegetation8 GILMOUR LANE UPPER FERNTREE GULLY 3156Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amendment165 Glenfern RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Tree Removal67 Ferndale RoadNo permit required
November 2020
- The construction of a single storey dwelling on the land21 Acacia RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Extension to the existing dwelling9 Wynette AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
October 2020
- Buildings and Works (addition and alterations to an existing residence)1 Edward StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of a two (2) storey mixed use building containing two (2) shops and four (4) dwellings, waiver of car parking requirements pursuant to clause 52.06 of the Knox Planning Scheme1242 BURWOOD HIGHWAY UPPER FERNTREE GULLY 3156NOD issued by a delegate
- The construction of a dwelling on the site69 Old Belgrave RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Extension to existing dwelling7 Fern RoadLapsed
- Amendment4 Rollings RoadPermit 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) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
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 · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Aston
- Member of Parliament
- Mary DOYLE (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 122,459
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.5%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +6.0 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 46.6%Labor 53.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 4.5 km away).
Coalition 33.1%Labor 66.9%
13.5 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.0 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Upper Ferntree Gully (Aston)Labor 68.8% · Coalition 31.2% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
- Ferntree GullyLabor 60.2% · Coalition 39.8% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
- Ferntree Gully NorthLabor 62.1% · Coalition 37.9% TPP (2025)2.9 km away
- LysterfieldLabor 43.8% · Coalition 56.2% TPP (2025)3.3 km away
- Ferntree Gully WestLabor 60.3% · Coalition 39.7% TPP (2025)3.8 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Knox Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of Victoria.