Is Ferntree Gully Safe? (2026)
Ferntree Gully is residential with good community infrastructure.
Important: We do not publish crime statistics directly. The authoritative source is the Crime Statistics Agency Victoria. Look up Ferntree Gully specifically for current data.
Safety Infrastructure
| Resource | Count |
|---|---|
| Medical facilities | 11 |
| Parks (lit, public) | 28 |
| Total local businesses | 113 |
High foot traffic from 113 local businesses keeps streets active.
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 | — |
| Ferngate Medical Center | 691 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully | — |
| Australian Clinical Labs | 719 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully | — |
Practical Safety Tips for Ferntree Gully
- Lock your car — opportunistic theft happens everywhere in Melbourne
- Know your neighbours — community connection is the best safety net
- Report suspicious activity — call 000 for emergencies, Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 for non-urgent
- Light your property — sensor lights deter opportunistic crime
- Secure bikes — bike theft is Melbourne’s most common property crime
Emergency Numbers
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Emergency (Police, Fire, Ambulance) | 000 |
| Police non-emergency | 131 444 |
| Crime Stoppers | 1800 333 000 |
| SES (floods, storms) | 132 500 |
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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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