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Ferny Grove Postcode
Queensland
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Ferny Grove Compares
Ferny Grove vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Ferny Grove | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,183 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $400 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,000 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 41 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 4055 covers Ferny Grove, an inland suburb of Brisbane about 12 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Moreton Bay - South region of Queensland. Local government services are provided by Brisbane.
According to the 2021 Census, Ferny Grove has a population of 5,871 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $2,183, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 108 (1.8% of residents).
Housing in Ferny Grove includes a median weekly rent of $400, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000, with 2,031 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 77.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Ferny Grove scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Schools in Ferny Grove include Ferny Grove State High School, Ferny Grove State School and St Andrew's Catholic School.
Ferny Grove is part of the The Hills District statistical area in Queensland.
Ferny Grove Details
| Postcode | 4055 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 5,871 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,183/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $908/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $400 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 3.8 km² |
| Population Density | 1535/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,031 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 108 (1.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -27.403056 |
| Longitude | 152.928056 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 12 km |
| Region (SA4) | Moreton Bay - South |
| Area (SA3) | The Hills District |
| Local Government | Brisbane |
| Federal Electorate | Ryan |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,161 (19.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 693 (11.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,369 (23.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,533 (26.1%) |
| 65+ years | 1,123 (19.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 9 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 505 (8.6%) |
| Asthma | 483 (8.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 301 (5.1%) |
| Cancer | 250 (4.3%) |
| Diabetes | 235 (4.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 89 (1.5%) |
| Dementia | 66 (1.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 60 (3.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 657 (32.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 888 (44.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 396 (19.8%) |
Schools in Ferny Grove
Suburbs Near Ferny Grove
Same Postcode (4055)
More Ferny Grove Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.