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Ferny Hills sits against the foothills of the D'Aguilar Range and is known for pockets of bushland, walking tracks and creek-lined reserves. It has a settled, family-focused feel with mostly single-house lots on established streets, many renovated or extended over time and some larger blocks edging the bush. Local life centres on small shopping strips, sports ovals and community clubs, while bus routes and easy access to the Ferny Grove rail line connect residents to the wider city. For people after suburban space with ready access to outdoor recreation, that combination is the suburb’s everyday shape.

About 8,726 people live in Ferny Hills and the median age is 40; owner-occupation is dominant at roughly 86.2% of homes, so the area leans toward long-term, owner-occupied households and families. Council precinct planning for the suburb is under way, and there are local infrastructure works planned including an intersection upgrade and school improvements at Ferny Hills State School. Whether Ferny Hills suits you will come down to how much you value space, outdoor access and an established neighbourhood of families.

Buying in Ferny Hills sits well above local incomes as recorded at the most recent Census. The median house price of $1,180,494 is about 10 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census (weekly household income $2,271 × 52). Renting is somewhat less stretched but still significant: a house rent of about $730 a week would take roughly 32% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, a sizeable share. Which measure matters most will depend on whether you plan to rent or buy and 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 12 months the house market in Ferny Hills recorded strong gains: median house values rose 18.4% and house rents climbed 12.3%. Capital growth therefore outpaced rental income for houses in that period, so price growth was larger than rent growth; whether that balance fits your investment goals depends on what you are aiming for.

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.