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Upper Ferntree Gully, VIC
R-Score 90 / 100 — ranked #1,663 of 15,286 suburbs this month
Among the strongest markets in the country right now
Current buyer and rental conditions here rank in the top tier of the 15,000 suburbs we measure this month.
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| Indicator | Upper Ferntree Gully Reading | Context & Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Ripehouse R-Score | 90 / 100 | Ranked #1,663 of 15,286 Australian suburbs (Oct 2026) |
| Median House Price | $845,000 | -8.2% over the past 12 months of settled sales |
| Median Weekly Asking Rent | $650/wk | Implies a 4% gross rental yield at the current median price |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0.6% | Tight rental supply (below the 1.5% equilibrium threshold) |
| Median Days on Market | 38 days | Part of Knox (VIC) council area (LGA avg R-Score 84/100) |
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Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in Upper Ferntree Gully, VIC
Is Upper Ferntree Gully VIC a good suburb for property investment in 2026?
As of Oct 2026, Upper Ferntree Gully (VIC 3156) scores 90/100 on the Ripehouse R-Score, ranking #1,663 out of 15,286 Australian suburbs. Among the strongest markets in the country right now. Key fundamentals include a median price of $845,000, median rent of $650/wk, gross yield of 4%, and vacancy of 0.6%.
What is the median house price and 12-month growth in Upper Ferntree Gully VIC?
The current median property price in Upper Ferntree Gully (VIC) is $845,000 (Oct 2026), representing a -8.2% change over the past 12 months. Properties in Upper Ferntree Gully currently spend a median of 38 days on market.
What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in Upper Ferntree Gully VIC?
In Upper Ferntree Gully (VIC), the median weekly asking rent is $650/wk, producing a gross rental yield of 4%. The suburb vacancy rate is 0.6% as of Oct 2026.
What are the best streets in Upper Ferntree Gully VIC?
Ripehouse Advisory scores every G-NAF street in Upper Ferntree Gully against the suburb average for owner-occupancy, public housing, rent, and yield. Use the Upper Ferntree Gully Street Score tool on this page to compare individual streets.
Which council area (LGA) is Upper Ferntree Gully VIC located in?
Upper Ferntree Gully (VIC, postcode 3156) is located in the Knox council area (LGA) within Greater Melbourne. Across Knox, the council-wide average R-Score is 84/100 across 11 suburbs.
R-Score and all figures are drawn from Ripehouse's research engine — 15,000 suburbs measured across 27 indicators, refreshed monthly (data as of Oct 2026). Scores describe past and current measured market conditions only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Nothing on this page is personal financial advice.