Ferny Grove, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Ferny Grove QLD is 5,871 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ferny Grove is $908 per week ($47,216 per year). Median rent in Ferny Grove is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Ferny Grove has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Ferny Grove has a population density of 1,535 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Ferny Grove is England. The most common religion is No religion (43.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ferny Grove is $2,000.

There were 4,275 recorded offences in Ferny Grove in 2025-26, a rate of 728 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1,611 offences).

Population
5,871
Census 2021
Median income
$908/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$400/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
41years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au), 2025-26.

Ferny Grove vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Ferny Grove is $908 a week, 22% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 325th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $400 a week, $80 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 18.3% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 41, 1 year younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureFerny GroveTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$908/wk$747/wk +22%$766/wk
Household income$2,183/wk$1,593/wk +37%$1,637/wk
Rent$400/wk$320/wk +25%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,000/mo$1,625/mo +23%$1,733/mo
Median age4142 −1 yrs42
Rent share of household income18.3%20.4% −2.1 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Ferny Grove, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Ferny Grove Population

5,871 residents at the 2021 Census.

Ferny Grove Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$908/wk
$47,216 per year
Ranked 2,036 of 14,663
Median Rent
$400/wk
$1,733 per month
Ranked 1,854 of 14,663
Median Age
41years
3 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Ferny Grove Rent Prices & Affordability

18% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,183/wk
Median rent $400/wk
Rent to income 18.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Ferny Grove against your income

About $9,460 a month
Median rent $400/wk
Left after rent $1,783/wk
Rent share 18.3%

Ferny Grove Schools

5
schools nearby
4
government
1079
avg ICSEA score
4,299
total students
Patricks Road State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 771 students
1105
ICSEA
St Andrew's Catholic School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 539 students
1097
ICSEA
Ferny Grove State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,881 students
1069
ICSEA
Ferny Grove State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 668 students
1066
ICSEA
Ferny Hills State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 440 students
1057
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Ferny Grove Map

Ferny Grove, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Ferny Grove, Queensland: 27.4032°S, 152.9288°E

Ferny Grove Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (5)

People in Ferny Grove

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.1% (2,884) Female 50.9% (2,988)

Population Density

1,535
people per km²
5,871 people · 3.8 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,414
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
5.4%
New Zealand
2.6%
South Africa
1.9%
India
1.1%
Scotland
1.0%
Philippines
0.5%
United States of America
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
0.6%
Spanish
0.5%
Japanese
0.5%
German
0.5%
Punjabi
0.5%
Afrikaans
0.4%
Italian
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
42.0%
Australian
37.3%
Irish
14.4%
Scottish
13.6%
German
6.5%
Italian
2.5%
Indian
2.1%
Dutch
2.0%
Chinese
1.9%
Australian Aboriginal
1.4%
Filipino
1.4%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
43.1%
Catholic
21.8%
Anglican
11.1%
Uniting Church
4.9%
Not stated
4.0%
Baptist
3.0%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.2%
Christian (other)
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
55.7% 2,628
Separated
2.8% 134
Divorced
7.7% 364
Widowed
4.3% 201
Never married
29.5% 1,390

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
43.2%
Couple: no children
25.4%
Couple: no children under 15
18.1%
One parent: children under 15
7.5%
One parent: no children under 15
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
15.9%
2 persons
34.9%
3 persons
17.2%
4 persons
21.8%
5 persons
7.1%
6+ persons
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Ferny Grove

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,031 occupied private dwellings in Ferny Grove at the 2021 Census, 22.7% were rented, 37.5% owned outright and 38.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.3% 6 dwellings
Owned outright
37.5% 761 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
38.4% 779 dwellings
Rented
22.7% 461 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.8% 17 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
98.8%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
0.8%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.2%
2 bedrooms
6.1%
3 bedrooms
36.7%
4 bedrooms
45.7%
5 bedrooms
9.7%
6+ bedrooms
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.7%
$300-$449/mo
2.5%
$450-$599/mo
2.1%
$600-$799/mo
1.6%
$800-$999/mo
4.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
10.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
13.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
28.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
19.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.0%
1 vehicle
32.8%
2 vehicles
44.4%
3 vehicles
13.2%
4+ vehicles
6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Ferny Grove

Employment

Employed full-time
39.8% 1,722 people
Employed part-time
21.0% 909 people
Unemployed
3.1% 136 people
Not in labour force
36.1% 1,564 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
36.6%
Managers
14.8%
Clerical & Administrative
13.2%
Community & Personal Service
12.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
11.8%
Sales Workers
5.3%
Labourers
3.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.0%
$1-$149/wk
0.4%
$150-$299/wk
1.0%
$300-$399/wk
0.8%
$400-$499/wk
3.1%
$500-$649/wk
3.1%
$650-$799/wk
5.2%
$800-$999/wk
5.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.3%
$4,000+/wk
17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.9%
$1-$149/wk
4.9%
$150-$299/wk
6.1%
$300-$399/wk
3.2%
$400-$499/wk
2.4%
$500-$649/wk
3.0%
$650-$799/wk
7.8%
$800-$999/wk
8.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.6%
$3,500+/wk
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
66.0%
Did not go to work
17.8%
Train
7.4%
Car (passenger)
4.3%
Walked only
1.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.1%
Bicycle
0.5%
Other
0.5%
Bus
0.3%
Truck
0.2%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
72.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
19.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.0%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
33.0%
Certificate III/IV
27.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.3%
Postgraduate Degree
12.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.8%
Certificate I/II
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
21.5%
Society & Culture
14.9%
Engineering
14.4%
Health
12.4%
Education
9.2%
Information Technology
6.7%
Architecture & Building
5.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.9%
Creative Arts
4.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.3%
Agriculture & Environment
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
31.2%
Secondary: Government
30.1%
Primary: Catholic
9.2%
Vocational Education
8.4%
Pre-school
7.7%
Secondary: Catholic
6.8%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.8%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
91.5%
Has need for assistance
6.0%
Need for assistance not stated
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
651
Asthma
191
Heart disease
186
Arthritis
174
Diabetes
129
Cancer
115
Lung condition
86
Kidney disease
60
Stroke
54
Dementia
21

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.7% 673
Did not provide
85.3% 3,919

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
18.4% 846
Not a volunteer
81.6% 3,752

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
2.2% 102
Current ADF: Reserves
0.6% 27
Previously served
5.6% 259
Never served
91.6% 4,223

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.8%
1 child
11.5%
2 children
34.9%
3 children
17.1%
4 children
5.2%
5+ children
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
17
1951: 1960
41
1961: 1970
93
1971: 1980
107
1981: 1990
143
1991: 2000
185
2001: 2010
338
2011: 2015
185
2016
28
2017
24
2018
31
2019
10
2020
6
2021
8

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

11.7%
moved in the last year
36.9%
moved in the last 5 years
4.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
5,029
Moved from QLD
473
Moved: same area (SA2)
90
Moved from NSW
29
Moved from VIC
26
Moved from overseas
23
Moved from SA
9
Moved from NT
5
Moved from TAS
4
Moved from ACT
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.3%
5: 14 hours
33.6%
15: 29 hours
15.4%
30+ hours
9.4%
Did not do domestic work
18.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
87.7%
Step family: no other children
9.0%
Blended family: no other children
2.0%
Intact family: other children present
0.7%
Other couple: children only
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Ferny Grove Crime Statistics

4,275 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
1,611
Drug Offences
766
Assault
424
Break & Enter
391
Domestic Violence
314
Property Damage
189
Traffic
188
Fraud
180
Sexual Offences
110
Weapons
82
Robbery
20

Total offences by year

2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Ferny Grove

The closest suburb to Ferny Grove is Ferny Hills, 1.3 km away.

Ferny Hills
1.3 km away · income $957/wk · rent $448/wk
Upper Kedron
2.0 km away · income $1,238/wk · rent $455/wk
Keperra
2.6 km away · income $801/wk · rent $400/wk
Arana Hills
2.7 km away · income $1,005/wk · rent $440/wk
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4.2 km away · income $1,030/wk · rent $400/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ferny Grove

What is the population of Ferny Grove QLD?

The population of Ferny Grove QLD is 5,871 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,535 people per km². Ferny Grove is ranked #1,337 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ferny Grove?

The median personal income in Ferny Grove QLD is $908 per week, or $47,216 per year. The median household income is $2,183 per week. Family income is $2,414 per week. Ferny Grove is ranked #2,036 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ferny Grove?

Median rent in Ferny Grove QLD is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Rent represents 18.3% of household income, which is considered affordable. Ferny Grove ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Ferny Grove?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ferny Grove QLD is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ferny Grove?

The median age in Ferny Grove QLD is 41 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ferny Grove a good suburb to live in?

Ferny Grove is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 5,871. The median income is $908/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31032. All dollar figures in AUD.