Ferny Glen
QLD 4275 • Queensland
About Ferny Glen
Ferny Glen is a tiny rural locality in the Scenic Rim Region of Queensland, nestled in the hinterland ranges between the Gold Coast and Beaudesert. With a population of just 91 people as of the 2021 Census, it covers approximately 12.9 square kilometres of lush, hilly terrain through which the Coomera River flows from the south at Illinbah towards Witheren to the northeast. The locality sits within a area of outstanding natural beauty characterised by subtropical rainforest, tall eucalypt forest and small farming properties.
Life in Ferny Glen is decidedly off-the-grid — the locality has no commercial facilities and residents rely on Canungra (the nearest township) for supplies, schooling and services. The Scenic Rim region is increasingly popular with tree-changers, nature lovers and hobby farmers drawn to the area's cooler microclimate, dramatic scenery and proximity to the Gold Coast and Brisbane. The Canungra State School serves the broader valley community. Ferny Glen suits those seeking genuine bush seclusion within an hour's drive of the Gold Coast or 90 minutes from Brisbane.
Ferny Glen falls under postcode 4275 and is governed by the Scenic Rim Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wright, while state elections fall under the Scenic Rim electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4275
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4275, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4275; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- School bus services only — Canungra ~20 min
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Canungra (~15 km) is the nearest town with basic services. The Gold Coast is around 55 km away. Brisbane CBD is approximately 95 km and 90 minutes by car.
A remote rural locality with no public transport and no pedestrian infrastructure. Private vehicle ownership is essential.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Christie Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Scenic Rim Local Government Area, which contains Ferny Glen. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.