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Queensland · Postcode 4055
Ferny Hills postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 13 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Ferny Hills at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Ferny Hills ranks: household income is in the top 25% of QLD suburbs; rents are among the top 10% in QLD; SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Ferny Hills vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Ferny Hills | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,271 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $448 +QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,972 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 40 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% -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 Hills, an inland suburb of Brisbane about 13 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Moreton Bay - South region of Queensland. Local government services are provided by Moreton Bay.
According to the 2021 Census, Ferny Hills has a population of 8,726 with a median age of 40. The median weekly household income is $2,271, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 157 (1.8% of residents).
Housing in Ferny Hills includes a median weekly rent of $448, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,972, with 3,068 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 86.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Ferny Hills scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Schools in Ferny Hills include Patricks Road State School and Ferny Hills State School.
Ferny Hills is part of the The Hills District statistical area in Queensland.
Ferny Hills details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4055 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 8,726 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,271/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $957/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $448 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,972 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 10.2 km² |
| Population Density | 851/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,068 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 157 (1.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -27.39 |
| Longitude | 152.933 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 13 km |
| Region (SA4) | Moreton Bay - South |
| Area (SA3) | The Hills District |
| Local Government | Moreton Bay |
| Federal Electorate | Ryan |
| State Electorate | Ferny Grove |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,808 (20.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 972 (11.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,279 (26.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,212 (25.3%) |
| 65+ years | 1,451 (16.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 769 (8.8%) |
| Arthritis | 716 (8.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 391 (4.5%) |
| Diabetes | 373 (4.3%) |
| Cancer | 298 (3.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 150 (1.7%) |
| Dementia | 94 (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 | 56 (1.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 933 (30.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,415 (46.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 653 (21.4%) |
Schools in Ferny Hills
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Ferny Hills. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Ferny Hills
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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.