Ferny Creek VIC

Postcode 3786 · Yarra Ranges LGA

Ferny Creek is a small community in Victoria within the Yarra Ranges local government area (postcode 3786). With a population of 1,524, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 45. Households earn a median income of $124K per year, with an average household size of 2.7 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Ferny Creek is $1.1 million, having surged 20.5% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $525. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,167.

Ferny Creek is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1111, which is well above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 10 bus stops. The crime rate in the Yarra Ranges LGA is moderate at 5,164 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Ferny Creek offers a gross rental yield of 2.5%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($1.1M/$875K). The price-to-income ratio of 8.8x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +20.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.5% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.1M/$875K Near Median
Affordability8.8x Moderate
Price Momentum+20.5% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage10/10
Education10/10
Economic10/10
Disadvantage10/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.1M
20.5% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$400
POPULATION
1,524
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age45
Household Size2.7
HH Income /wk$2,393
Personal Income /wk$875
Mortgage /mth$2,167
CRIME (Yarra Ranges LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)5,164
Total Incidents8,307
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops10
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1111
Total Students127
Government1
Ferny Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1111
Data: 2024