Moving to Upper Ferntree Gully (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Upper 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.
Upper Ferntree Gully at a Glance
| Need | Upper Ferntree Gully |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Restaurants | 0 |
| Cafes | 4 |
| Schools | 1 |
| Parks | 5 |
| Medical | 6 |
| Supermarkets | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 0 |
Your First Week in Upper Ferntree Gully
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Upper Ferntree Gully has 6 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Angliss Hospital | 39 Albert Street | — |
| Eastern Skin Cancer Clinic | 5 Dawson Street, Upper Ferntree Gully | — |
| Eastern Cardiology | 1 Dawson Street, Upper Ferntree Gully | — |
| Foothills | 1246 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully | — |
| Orion | 1244 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully | — |
| Knox & Sherbrooke Private Endoscopy | 20 Albert Street, Upper Ferntree Gully | — |
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Upper Ferntree Gully has 0 restaurants and 4 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- The 1000 steps cafe
- Blue Mountain Cafe
- Ramble On Cafe
- Cafe Brew’d — 1226 Burwood Highway, Upper 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 Upper Ferntree Gully.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Upper Ferntree Gully has 5 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Kings Park
- Gilmour Park
- Quarry Reserve
- Roma Reserve
- Talaskia Reserve
If You Have Kids
Upper Ferntree Gully has 1 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| St Joseph’s College | 5 Brenock Park Drive |
Cost of Living in Upper Ferntree Gully
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $260–$360/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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