Upper Ferntree Gully
VIC 3156 • Greater Melbourne
About Upper Ferntree Gully
Upper Ferntree Gully is a picturesque outer suburb of Melbourne, nestled at the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges 32 kilometres east of the CBD. Spanning the Knox City and Yarra Ranges councils, this community of 3,400 residents serves as the gateway to the ranges and home to the famous 1000 Steps—a Kokoda Track memorial that draws fitness enthusiasts from across Melbourne.
Life here blends suburban convenience with mountain-village character. The Royal Hotel anchors the main strip, while the Angliss Hospital provides local healthcare. Residents enjoy easy access to bushwalking, the Puffing Billy railway, and mountain communities while maintaining a direct train link to the city. Upper Ferntree Gully attracts nature lovers, families seeking space with city access, and those who appreciate the cooler climate and green surrounds of the ranges.
Upper Ferntree Gully falls under postcode 3156 and is governed by Knox Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Monbulk (Eastern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 688 — Knox City Shopping Centre 15 min
- 693 — Ferntree Gully, Boronia 10 min
- 732 — Belgrave, Dandenong Ranges 15 min
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Train station is terminus for some services; stabling facilities; some express services available
Main strip along Burwood Highway walkable; hilly terrain limits walking; good train and bus connectivity
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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5 Brenock Park Drive
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56 Dorset Road
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Manuka Drive
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111 Forest Road
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Greenaway Drive
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Bellfield Drive
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Adele Avenue
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17 Forest Road
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Talaskia Road
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Wattletree Road
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 172
- 2. New Zealand 45
- 3. Germany 35
- 4. India 34
- 5. South Africa 24
- 6. China 22
- 7. Netherlands 20
- 8. United States 18
- 9. Ireland 16
- 10. Poland 16
- 11. Greece 15
- 12. Italy 15
- 13. Sri Lanka 14
- 14. Canada 13
- 15. Philippines 13
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)