Victoria location profile
Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3156
Upper Ferntree Gully is a leafy foothills suburb at the gateway to the Dandenong Ranges, offering a village feel and strong community vibe. It attracts nature lovers and families with easy access to trails, a local hospital, and a convenient train link to the city.
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Why families consider Upper Ferntree Gully
Quiet, family-friendly and outdoors-oriented, with a mix of older weatherboards, updated homes and units; a stable resident base, active local clubs, and weekend hikers heading into the national park.
Amenities & services
- Upper Ferntree Gully Village shops (Burwood Hwy strip)
- Ferntree Gully Village retail and services
- Mountain Gate Shopping Centre (Ferntree Gully)
- Westfield Knox (Wantirna South)
- Angliss Hospital (Eastern Health, Upper Ferntree Gully)
- GP, dental and allied health clinics
- Cafes and restaurants along Burwood Highway
- Upwey and Belgrave dining precincts nearby
- Ferntree Gully Library – 1010 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully
- Upwey Library – 40 Main St, Upwey
- Boronia Library – Park Crescent, Boronia
Transport & connectivity
- Upper Ferntree Gully Station (Belgrave line)
- Ferntree Gully Station (nearby)
- Bus 688 (Croydon–Upper Ferntree Gully)
- Bus 693 (Belgrave–Oakleigh via Monash Clayton)
- Bus 732 (Box Hill–Upper Ferntree Gully)
- Burwood Highway (State Route 26)
- Mount Dandenong Tourist Road
- EastLink (M3) access via Stud Rd/Ferntree Gully Rd
Lifestyle & recreation
- Kokoda Memorial Walk (1000 Steps)
- Ferntree Gully Picnic Ground
- Kings Park sports reserve
- Local football, cricket and tennis clubs
- 1812 Theatre (community performing arts)
- Shared paths including Dandenong Creek Trail (nearby links)
- Dandenong Ranges National Park
- One Tree Hill Picnic Ground
- Kings Park (Upper Ferntree Gully)
- Quarry Reserve (nearby Ferntree Gully)
Education context
Several long day care, preschool and kindergarten options in and around Upper Ferntree Gully; infant places can have waitlists, with broader availability in Ferntree Gully, Upwey and Boronia.
- Deakin University – Burwood Campus
- Monash University – Clayton Campus
- Swinburne University – Hawthorn Campus
- Swinburne University – Wantirna Campus