Ferntree Gully, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Ferntree Gully, in the Knox City local government area.
| Locality | Ferntree Gully |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Knox City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.88623 |
| Longitude | 145.28033 |
| Population | 27,398 |
| Density | 1955.6 /km² |
| Area | 14.0 km² |
| Elevation | 125 m |
| Postcode | 3156 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 29 km east-southeast |
Ferntree Gully is a locality in the Knox City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 27,398. The locality covers an area of 14.0 km², giving a population density of about 1955.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 125 m above sea level. It lies approximately 29 km east-southeast of Melbourne. Ferntree Gully is located at 37.8862°S, 145.2803°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3156.
Ferntree Gully’s landscape unfolds as a gentle, verdant swell, a place where the Dandenong Ranges begin their slow, forested ascent. It lies 3.7 km south-south-west of Boronia, VIC (from Boronia, VIC: bearing 193°T), and is situated 9.7 km east of Glen Waverley. Here, the air carries the cool, earthy scent of damp eucalypt leaves and the occasional whisper of moisture from hidden creeks. The terrain, a mosaic of rolling hills and sheltered gullies, is often cloaked in a soft, diffused light, particularly as the afternoon sun begins its descent, painting the undergrowth in hues of amber and deep green. Tree-lined streets meander, punctuated by pockets of native bushland, remnants of a wilder time, where the call of bellbirds can still be heard above the hum of suburban life. This is a locale that feels both settled and wild, a quiet breathing space where the urban edge softens into the embrace of the natural world.
The story of Ferntree Gully is one of transformation, from a place of rugged bushland to a thriving residential hub. Early European settlers, drawn by the rich soils and abundant timber, established farms and orchards, their labours shaping the early character of the region. The name itself, a direct nod to the abundant tree ferns that once dominated the gullies, speaks to this primal landscape. Later, the burgeoning popularity of the Dandenong Ranges as a tourist destination brought a new wave of development, with guesthouses and tea rooms appearing to cater to visitors seeking respite and natural beauty. Today, while the agricultural past is largely in the rear-view mirror, the local economy is anchored by a diverse range of small businesses and services, supporting a population that values its proximity to both the natural wonders of the national park and the amenities of the wider Melbourne metropolitan area. The iconic Ferntree Gully Quarry, now a picturesque reserve, stands as a silent monument to a different era of industry, its sheer rock faces now softened by the persistent colonisation of native flora, a testament to nature's enduring reclamation.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Ferntree Gully, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Ferntree Gully, in the Knox City local government area.
Detailed location data for Ferntree Gully includes the postcode (3156), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Knox City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Ferntree Gully is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |