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Ferny Grove has an estimated 6,328 residents, up from 5,871 at the 2021 Census — a change of 457 people, or 7.8%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 41.0% of that increase. That puts 1,657 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader regional ABS population releases alongside validated new addresses post-Census, the suburb of Ferny Grove records an estimated population of approximately 6,328 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 457 residents (7.8%) from the 5,871 individuals enumerated in the 2021 Census. Such movement is calculated from an AreaSearch resident estimate of 6,215 following the ABS ERP update (June 2025) together with 24 validated new addresses established post-Census. Consequently, population density stands at 1,656 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical standard observed across AreaSearch's national study locations.
The 7.8% post-Census increase in the suburb of Ferny Grove trails the wider SA3 metric (8.2%) by merely 0.4 percentage points, highlighting sound growth dynamics. Inbound international migration served as the primary growth engine by supplying roughly 41.0% of recent population additions, complemented by positive contributions from natural increase and interstate movements. SA2 geographic modeling leverages ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 using 2022 baseline figures. For unrepresented SA2 territories and intervals following 2032, figures incorporate Queensland State Government SA2 projections issued in 2023 from 2021 baselines. Because state datasets omit demographic age distributions, AreaSearch applies cohort weightings aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 from 2022 numbers). Looking forward, demographic forecasts position the suburb of Ferny Grove above the national statistical area median, anticipating an expansion of 845 persons through to 2041 via aggregated SA2 estimations, which equates to a cumulative increase of 11.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
78 new dwellings have been approved in Ferny Grove over the past five years, an average of 15 a year. That is 3.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 23 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 83% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 18, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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AreaSearch's review of statistical area ABS building permit records indicates that annual approvals in Ferny Grove average roughly 15 new residences, aggregating to approximately 78 dwellings across the preceding 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 18 residential approvals have been logged. Over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 through FY-25, an average of 2.8 incoming residents per dwelling per annum highlights sound housing demand capable of bolstering asset values, while approved builds show an average expected construction cost of $649,000, signaling residential builder emphasis on the premium, upscale segment.
Per capita residential building approvals in Ferny Grove track at roughly three-quarters of the pace recorded across Greater Brisbane, ranking within the 28th percentile across the country, which restricts new residential supply while elevating demand for existing stock. This approval volume also sits below countrywide averages, pointing to market maturity alongside prospective development hurdles. Approvals by structure type show detached houses accounting for 83.0% and attached dwellings making up 17.0%, maintaining the locality's low-density suburban fabric and catering to buyers seeking standalone space. A metric of roughly 517 persons per approved dwelling underscores the established nature of the precinct. Longer-term projections indicate that Ferny Grove will add 732 new inhabitants up to 2041 relative to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release. If residential construction remains at current volumes, building additions may fail to match population intake, potentially heightening purchaser competition and sustaining upward price pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ferny Grove, worth an estimated $172 million. A further 58 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.07 billion. 15 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and retail. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Strategic planning initiatives and key infrastructure works play a pivotal role in shaping local performance. AreaSearch has identified 6 significant projects anticipated to influence the immediate area, highlighting Ferny Grove Central - Mixed Use Development, Ferny Grove Station Car Park Upgrade, Ferny Hills Precinct Planning Project, and Keperra Country Golf Club Residential Precinct as key focal developments.
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Ferny Grove Central
Ferny Grove Central is a transport oriented mixed use precinct adjoining Ferny Grove railway station. The project includes a retail and entertainment centre anchored by Woolworths, Dan Murphy's, Goodlife, Goodstart Early Learning and Cinebar, The Fernery with 82 apartments, upgraded station access, bus, taxi and kiss and ride facilities, and more than 1,400 integrated commuter and retail parking spaces. As of the latest official updates, Stage 1 park and ride works are complete and Stage 2 retail, residential, access road and public transport interface works remain under construction, with practical completion targeted for 2026.
Ferny Grove Station Car Park Upgrade
Joint Australian and Queensland Government upgrade of the Ferny Grove station park and ride precinct. Stage 1, including the 905-space multi-storey commuter car park, is complete. Stage 2 remains under construction and includes additional commuter parking, new internal roads, upgraded bus interchange, Kiss 'n' Ride, taxi facilities, retail and residential integration as part of the Ferny Grove Transit Oriented Development.
Ferny Hills Precinct Planning Project
A precinct planning project by the City of Moreton Bay to guide future growth and development in Ferny Hills, focusing on increasing housing supply and diversity while enhancing local identity. The area features existing local shopping, parks, and access to Kedron Brook.
Arana Hills Plaza Ambience Upgrade
The Arana Hills Plaza Ambience Upgrade by Charter Hall involves extensive external and internal refurbishments to modernize the convenience-based shopping centre. The works focus on a refreshed branding identity, improved shopper amenities, and architectural elements that reflect the surrounding hills and bushland. Key features include upgraded entry statements and enhanced common area aesthetics to improve the overall community experience.
Everton Hills Central
A proposed neighbourhood shopping centre anchored by a full-line Woolworths supermarket, with specialty retail, medical centre, gym, and childcare facility. The centre will have direct frontage to South Pine Road in Everton Hills, serving the surrounding Hills District community in the City of Moreton Bay.
Keperra Country Golf Club Residential Precinct
Master-planned residential community within Keperra Country Golf Club incorporating up to 450 new dwellings, including townhouses and low-rise apartments, while retaining the 27-hole golf course. Progressing with significant golf course and clubhouse redevelopment works.
Hills Quarter Everton Hills
Masterplanned residential community delivering 120 premium townhomes in a hillside setting with resort-style amenities including pool, gym, and landscaped parklands.
The Quarry by Frasers Property Keperra
The Quarry is a 40-hectare masterplanned community by Frasers Property Australia, transforming a former granite quarry into a premier residential neighborhood. Located 9.5km from the Brisbane CBD, the development features over 100,000 new plants, resort-style facilities including ClubQ with multiple pools and a gym, and elevated homesites up to 170m above sea level.
3,113 residents of Ferny Grove are employed, from a labour force of 3,250. Unemployment sits at 4.2%, with participation at 63.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,956, about 78% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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A highly qualified labor force characterizes Ferny Grove, underpinned by substantial representation in professional services and a 4.2% unemployment rate derived from AreaSearch statistical area datasets. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 3,113, with local joblessness tracking 0.1% below the 4.3% reported for Greater Brisbane, while labor participation of 63.5% trails the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 70.1% markedly. Census returns highlighted that 26.6% of local workers performed their duties from home, an outcome influenced in part by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local workers consist of health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, as well as education & training.
The community exhibits a distinct concentration within public administration & safety, where local employment rates reach 1.7 times regional levels. Conversely, the manufacturing sector remains modest, engaging only 2.9% of local workers relative to 6.4% across Greater Brisbane. Given the disparity between Census working population numbers and resident tallies, this predominantly residential community presents limited internal employment opportunities. Aggregated SALM and ABS figures compiled by AreaSearch indicate that over the 12 months leading to March 2026, local workforce participants dropped by 3.2% alongside a 3.7% reduction in employed workers, lifting the jobless rate by 0.5 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Brisbane experienced a 3.2% rise in employment, a 3.4% expansion in its labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National occupational estimates from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide perspective on upcoming local workforce dynamics. Applying these five-year and ten-year industry forecasts to the local occupational structure indicates expected employment expansions of 6.9% across five years and 14.1% across ten years, compared against nationwide baseline projections of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighted modeling that excludes localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ferny Grove is $2,183 a week (about $114,000 a year), with median personal income at $908 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,654 a year against an average of $66,117. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest ATO postcode datasets released for financial year 2023 by AreaSearch, taxpayer incomes in the suburb of Ferny Grove show a median of $55,654 and an average of $66,117, which sit slightly beneath nationwide averages and compare to Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% from financial year 2023 yields updated modeled estimates of roughly $61,976 for median income and $73,628 for average income as of March 2026. Across 2021 Census measures, personal, family, and household earnings align around the 72nd percentile nationally.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket encompasses 31.9% of local earners (2,018 individuals), closely paralleling the 33.3% recorded regionally. Substantial local affluence is demonstrated by the 34.0% of households earning more than $3,000 per week, fostering robust local spending capacity. Net disposable income post-housing obligations stands at 87.5%, and the locality's SEIFA income position sits within the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ferny Grove had 2,031 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 11% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 18.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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As recorded in the most recent Census, the local housing stock consisted of 87.8% standalone houses and 12.1% alternative formats including semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other categories, differing from the 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings found across Brisbane metro. Fully owned properties accounted for 38.0% of residences, exceeding metropolitan levels, while remaining stock comprised mortgaged properties (38.8%) and rental accommodation (23.2%). Median monthly mortgage costs sat at $2,000, outpacing the Brisbane metro benchmark of $1,863, whereas median weekly rents registered at $400 compared to $380 regionally. On a nationwide scale, local mortgage payments surpass the national average of $1,863, with local rents also running above the $375 Australian figure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ferny Grove counted 2,031 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,189 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 77% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 16% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 82.7% of all local households, with couple families with children representing 39.2%, couples without children accounting for 30.4%, and single-parent arrangements making up 12.5%. Non-family domestic units represent the balance of 17.3%, consisting of single-person households at 15.9% and group arrangements at 1.3%. Typical household size stands at 2.8 people, higher than the 2.6 person average recorded across Greater Brisbane.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
32.5% of adults in Ferny Grove hold a university qualification, including 21.0% with a bachelor degree and 7.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 83% of areas nationally. A further 20.6% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 3,185 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,080 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Higher education qualifications are held by 32.5% of the local population, sitting notably below the 47.4% average across the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees represent the most common attainment at 21.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 7.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.8%. Meanwhile, technical and trade credentials are widespread, with 33.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational awards, broken down into advanced diplomas (13.0%) and certificates (20.6%). Formal study participation is strong, engaging 29.5% of the local population. This cohort comprises 10.3% attending primary school, 9.7% in secondary institutions, and 4.9% enrolled in higher education programs.
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Getting around Ferny Grove means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.3% of residents in Ferny Grove report no long-term health condition. 6.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health metrics for local residents generally track positively, with AreaSearch analysis of health conditions and mortality aligning with nationwide norms; general illness incidence remains subdued among the wider community despite rising above national figures for older, vulnerable demographics, while private medical coverage stands at approximately 53% of residents (~3,379 people), marginally leading the typical SA2 average though behind Greater Brisbane's 55.8%. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnoses, recorded among 9.6% and 7.5% of residents respectively, whereas 67.3% of the community reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared with 69.2% in Greater Brisbane.
Working-age residents display standard health profiles. Individuals aged 65 and over constitute 18.2% of the populace (1,151 people), higher than the 15.0% proportion across Greater Brisbane, with senior health indicators presenting certain challenges while still scoring below national broad-population averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Ferny Grove is largely Australian-born, at 78.3% of residents, with 9.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.9%) and Australian (25.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural metrics align closely with regional benchmarks, with Australian-born individuals comprising 78.3% of residents, 91.7% holding Australian citizenship, and 90.4% speaking solely English in the home. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation at 50.7% of the community. In proportional terms, Judaism shows the clearest overrepresentation, accounting for 0.1% of residents compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding parental ancestry, the dominant heritages in the area comprise English (28.9%), Australian (25.7%), and Irish (9.9%). Specific differences emerge across other backgrounds, with Welsh ancestry representing 0.8% locally compared to 0.5% across the region, Hungarian accounting for 0.4% versus 0.2%, and South Australian heritage comprising 0.9% against 0.6% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ferny Grove is 41. 23.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Age distributions follow Greater Brisbane across all major cohorts, with the largest divergence across the four main groupings measuring 8.1 percentage points. AreaSearch places the median age at 41 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census baseline and 5 years higher than Greater Brisbane's median of 36 from that Census. The proportion of young people aged 0 - 24 has shifted from 31.5% at the Census to an estimated 32.6%. Projections toward 2041 indicate that the 45 - 64 age bracket will drive the bulk of demographic growth, expanding by 358 people (21%) to 2,054.
The sharpest growth rate is anticipated among residents aged 65+, increasing by 29% to reach 1,489, whereas young to middle-aged adult cohorts are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ferny Grove
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 3 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 24 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,871 at the 2021 Census → 6,328 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL31032). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.