Suburb Profile - Ferntree Gully VIC

A suburb known for its community based approach, its occupied by many families.

Ferntree Gully is most famous for its Kokoda Memorial Track. The 1,000 steps have been widely used for fitness.

Ferntree Gully is on the fringe to the famous Dandenong Mountains
Ferntree Gully is on the fringe to the famous Dandenong Mountains
Ferntree Gully Hotel
Ferntree Gully Hotel
Tim Neville Arboretum
Tim Neville Arboretum
The Ferntree Gully Picnic Ground is at the bottom entry to the famous 1,000 steps.
The Ferntree Gully Picnic Ground is at the bottom entry to the famous 1,000 steps.
Fairpark Reserve includes playground, large open grassland, footy ground and off-leash area for Dogs.
Fairpark Reserve includes playground, large open grassland, footy ground and off-leash area for Dogs.
The Ferntree Gully Football Club is a popular place for locals to hang out.
The Ferntree Gully Football Club is a popular place for locals to hang out.

People

There are many young and matured families enjoying access to schools, parks and recreational activities. You'll find many younger adults also in the area.

Lifestyle

A community based environment. The community has access to many sporting venues, parklands, mountain views and cafes. It offers a blend of country and city life, all in one.

Homes

Ferntree Gully has many larger homes on generously sized land allotments. With an increasing population there have been many new architecturally appointed Townhouses and small subdivisions which have been warmly welcomed.

Wholefood Merchants are home to fresh produce and organic food
Wholefood Merchants are home to fresh produce and organic food
The suburb has some nice artwork.
The suburb has some nice artwork.
Ferntree Gully is a friendly family environment
Ferntree Gully is a friendly family environment
Mountain Gate Shopping Centre has many cafes and restaurants.
Mountain Gate Shopping Centre has many cafes and restaurants.
There are plenty of restaurants to cater families and locals
There are plenty of restaurants to cater families and locals
Ferntree Gully is home to the Boronia Soccer Club.
Ferntree Gully is home to the Boronia Soccer Club.

Primary and Secondary Schools in Ferntree Gully

There are many educational facilities for families to attend.

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Wattleview Primary School

Wattleview Primary School was established in 1971 and is located at the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges. It has approx. 270 students.

St Joseph’s College

St Joseph's College is a Salesian Roman Catholic boys' secondary school. Founded in 1965, it has just over 1,050 students from years seven to twelve.

Ferntree Gully North Primary School

Ferntree Gully North Primary School has been operating for over 65 years. It has been teaching children from grades prep foundation through to six.

St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Fairhills High School
Fairhills High School
Wattleview Primary School
Wattleview Primary School

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