FairSquare/Victoria/Ferntree Gully
Suburb Dossier · VIC · 3156

Ferntree Gully

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FairSquare's model rates Ferntree Gully, Victoria 6.2 out of 10 (Workhorse Investment) as of May 2026.

Ferntree Gully presents a workhorse investment opportunity, evidenced by 8% annual price growth and an exceptionally low 0.8% vacancy rate. The suburb's low housing supply, coupled with its family-oriented demographic seeking affordability 28km from the CBD, underpins consistent tenant demand and long-term capital appreciation.

Model Verdict
Workhorse Investment
6.2OUT OF 10
Median
$848K
house
Gross Yield
3.4%
derived
Weekly Rent
$560
3-bed median
12m Growth
+8.0%
trailing
Secret Sauce · Derivation

How the model valued Ferntree Gully

The median price is derived, not estimated. Every number on this page traces back to the model's proprietary yield surface — calibrated for each part of the country and resolved against distance from CBD. The price falls out of the formula.

Confidencehigh

Inputs for this suburb sit at the top of our calibration tier. The model is not guessing.

Distance
to CBD
28km
Yield
derived from model
3.4%
Median Rent
weekly, 3-bed
$560
Median Price
(rent × 52) ÷ yield
$848K
Fit · Who It Suits
Investor Profiles
Income Hold
Model Tags
Balanced Market
Signals · Partial View
Market Temp
Warming
Supply Pressure
Normal
Rent Trajectory
In line
Cycle Position
Hot ·
Days On Market
Cool
Clearance Rate
Active ·
Buyer Demand
Hot
Vacancy Rate
Cool ·
Rent Growth 12m
Active
Price Volatility
Hot ·
5-Year Forecast
Cool
Risk Flags
Active ·

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01Cover page with verdict & score
02In-30-seconds snapshot
03Score breakdown across 5 dimensions
04Big picture & liveability analysis
05Market cycle + 10-year forecast
06Rental story + yield scenarios
07Supply & demand pressure gauge
08Opportunity & risk register
093-play investor playbook
1012-24mo + 3-5yr outlook
112026 Budget impact analysis
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FAQ
01

Is Ferntree Gully a good investment in 2026?

FairSquare's model rates Ferntree Gully, Victoria 6.2 out of 10 (Workhorse Investment) as of May 2026. Ferntree Gully presents a workhorse investment opportunity, evidenced by 8% annual price growth and an exceptionally low 0.8% vacancy rate. The suburb's low housing supply, coupled with its family-oriented demographic seeking affordability 28km from the CBD, underpins consistent tenant demand and long-term capital appreciation.

02

What is the median house price in Ferntree Gully?

The median house price in Ferntree Gully, VIC is $848K. Weekly rent of $560 against a 3.4% gross yield underpins this figure.

03

What is the rental yield in Ferntree Gully?

Ferntree Gully has a gross rental yield of 3.4%, with a median weekly rent of $560. 12-month price growth is tracking at +8.0%.

04

Which investor profiles does Ferntree Gully suit?

Based on its market signals, Ferntree Gully aligns with: Income Hold.

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