Moving to Ferntree Gully (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Ferntree Gully in one place — the GP you will register with, the supermarket you will default to, the cafe that becomes your regular, and the park where you will walk the dog.
Ferntree Gully at a Glance
| Need | Ferntree Gully |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $300–$400/week |
| Restaurants | 0 |
| Cafes | 17 |
| Schools | 10 |
| Parks | 28 |
| Medical | 11 |
| Supermarkets | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 3 |
Your First Week in Ferntree Gully
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Ferntree Gully has 11 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Obstetrician & Gynecologist | 1031 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully | — |
| Your Foot Clinic | 1 Alpine Street, Ferntree Gully | — |
| Medical Center | 44 Station Street, Ferntree Gully | — |
| Mountain Gate Medical Centre | 43-45 Adele Avenue, Ferntree Gully | — |
| Knox Paediatric Clinic | 2 Mountain Gate Drive, Ferntree Gully | — |
| Centre for Womens Health and Menopause | 1 Mountain Gate Drive, Ferntree Gully | — |
Pharmacies: Chemist Warehouse, TerryWhite Chemmart, PharmaSave
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Ferntree Gully has 0 restaurants and 17 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Lorna Cafe — 1051-1053 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully
- Break 40 — 1880 Ferntree Gully Road, Ferntree Gully
- The Coffee House — 1880 Ferntree Gully Road, Ferntree Gully
- Chosen Bean — 1880 Ferntree Gully Road, Ferntree Gully
Day 4-5: Set Up Transport
- Get a Myki card — available at any train station, 7-Eleven, or PTV hub
- Myki Money vs Myki Pass — Money for occasional use, Pass for daily commuters
- Daily cap: $10.60 (Zone 1+2) — you will never pay more than this per day
- Register your Myki at ptv.vic.gov.au — protects your balance if lost
Check PTV Journey Planner for your specific commute from Ferntree Gully.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Ferntree Gully has 28 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Tim Neville Arboretum
- Knox Park
- Dobson Park
- Kings Park
- Gilmour Park
- Clyde Reserve
If You Have Kids
Ferntree Gully has 10 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Fairhills High School | 330 Scoresby Road, Ferntree Gully |
| Eastern Ranges School | 56 Dorset Road |
| St Joseph’s College | 5 Brenock Park Drive |
| Kent Park Primary School | 17 Greenaway Drive |
| Mountain Gate Primary School | 65B Adele Avenue |
Cost of Living in Ferntree Gully
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $300–$400/week |
| Groceries (weekly, single) | $80–$120 |
| Myki transport (monthly) | ~$165 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $150–$250 |
| Internet (monthly) | $60–$90 |
| Flat white (daily) | $4.50–$5.50 |
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for the full breakdown.
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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