Ferntree Gully
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Ferntree Gully is a leafy suburb in Melbourne's east, set at the foot of the Dandenong Ranges. It's known for its family-friendly vibe, access to nature, and convenient shopping and transport links. The community offers a relaxed lifestyle just 30 km from Melbourne's CBD.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
27,398
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.88°, 145.30°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
86
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,705
Local Cost
$1,797
Local Income
$3,300
Cashless
98
English
100
Temperature
14.7°C
Summer Avg
19.3°C
Winter Avg
9.9°C
Record High
41.9°C
Record Low
1.0°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
715 mm
Internet Speed
172 Mbps
Upload
27 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
72
Coworking
0
Cafes
21
Nightlife
6
Parks
45
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MBW
Distance
20 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 53 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 91/100.