Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully, VIC 3375
A well-connected Melbourne pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Urban convenience
- $405/wk Median
- 18.0% Renters
Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 15.3k
- Median age
- 39
- Median weekly rent
- $405
- To the CBD
- 28.5km
- Walkability
- 7.1
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Dining
Renters consistently mention the food options here — casual and sit-down, enough variety that you're not eating the same three places on rotation.
Cafés
Renters here point to the café scene first — a handful of well-loved spots that fill up fast on weekends and know regulars by name.
Beach & Coast
The coastline is the drawcard — an easy walk or short drive to sand and saltwater most days of the year.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Renters land in Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully for the balance it strikes — close enough to Melbourne's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 18.0% of the suburb's 15,334 residents rent.
Around Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully
Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully Central
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully Central
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully
Real questions renters ask before moving to Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully.
Is Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully walkable?
Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully carries a walkability score of 7.1/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
Is Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully has a 18.0% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a smaller but steady share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
How much does it cost to rent in Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully is $405. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $405 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
What's the community like in Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully?
Locals describe Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 15,334, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
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