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Ferny Grove sits at the foothills of the D'Aguilar Range in north-west Brisbane and centres on a small village around the Ferny Grove train station, the terminus of the suburban line. It has a leafy, residential character with tree-lined streets and a mix of classic timber Queenslanders and more recent townhouses. The community of 5,871 people has a median age of 41 and is weighted towards families, and about three in four homes are owner-occupied.

The village provides cafes, shops and everyday services, while nearby bushland and walking trails invite regular outdoor activity. Regular train links make commuting straightforward and give residents ready access to broader Brisbane amenities. The station precinct has seen a major Transit Oriented Development, including a 905-space multi-storey park and ride, and further stages under construction will add retail and transport interface upgrades, with associated rail works and periodic track closures. Whether Ferny Grove suits you will come down to what you want from a suburban base.

At a median house price of $1,300,000, buying a house in Ferny Grove works out to about 11.5 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census, which sits well above local incomes.

On the rental side, house rents around $765 a week would take about 35% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, a sizeable share of income. On these figures, buying is the more stretched option against local incomes, while renting still takes a sizeable share; whether that feels expensive depends on your own circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Over the past year house values in Ferny Grove rose 19.0%, a strong increase, while house rents lifted 4.4%, a modest rise. Put another way, on the house side capital growth outpaced rental income over the 12-month period.

If rental income is your priority, the 4.4% rent change is the number that matters; if you are focused on capital growth, the 19.0% rise in house values is the relevant figure. Whether that balance suits your objectives and circumstances is for you to decide.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.