Fern HillVIC · suburb profile
VIC 3458 · Macedon Ranges
Daily life in Fern Hill is likely to be quiet and community-focused, with a significant number of residents working from home (22.2%). The suburb has a high labour force participation rate of 52.4%, with a notable percentage of professionals (37.0%) and managers (22.2%). Commuting is primarily done by car, with 53.7% of residents driving to work.
The read
What living here is actually like
Fern Hill is a small rural community with a total population of 129 people. The median age is 49, which is higher than the Victorian average of 38, indicating a more mature population. The suburb has a high percentage of couple families without children, at 59.4%, and a significant portion of family households, at 84.2%. The area is characterized by separate houses, with 100% of the housing stock being separate houses, and a high ownership rate with 53.8% owned outright and 46.2% owned with a mortgage.
Buyer fit
Who this suburb suits
One score per buyer type, out of 100, built from the demographic, housing and commute profile. Strongest first.
Buyer-fit score
Fern Hill · 0–100
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| Buyer type | Score |
|---|---|
| Retirees | 75 |
| Professionals | 70 |
| Families | 65 |
| First home buyers | 55 |
| Investors | 50 |
Why retirees score highest
The signals doing the work
- High median age of 49 suggests a mature community.
- High percentage of couple families without children at 59.4%.
- Quiet rural setting ideal for retirement.
- High ownership rates indicate stability.
Against the state
How Fern Hill differs from Victoria
Every bar is this suburb. The vertical tick is the Victorian figure — the gap between them is the story.
Housing & movement
What’s built here, and how people leave in the morning
Dwelling mix
Share of occupied private dwellings
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| Dwelling type | Share |
|---|---|
| Separate houses | 100% |
How people get to work
Method of travel, 2021 Census
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| Method | Share |
|---|---|
| Worked from home | 22.2% |
| Drove a car | 53.7% |
| Walked only | 11.1% |
| Car passenger | 5.6% |
Costs 2021 Census
Census figures, collected in 2021. Rents and repayments have moved since — for what property is selling for now, see .
Top occupations
Share of the employed workforce
Key highlights
- High median personal weekly income of $1112, above the Victorian average.
- 100% of housing is separate houses, compared to 73.4% in Victoria.
- High percentage of professionals at 37.0% of the workforce.
- Above average education levels with 31.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
- Significant work-from-home culture with 22.2% of residents working remotely.
Things to be aware of
- Aging population with a median age of 49.
- Limited diversity with 61.6% born in Australia and 76.0% speaking only English at home.
- Potential for limited rental opportunities as rented percentage is not specified.
- Lower labour force participation rate at 52.4% compared to broader averages.
- Higher median monthly mortgage of $2252, which may be a consideration for buyers.
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Where the richer profile lands
Schools & catchments
Zoned primary and secondary, NAPLAN bands, distances.
Transport & access
Stations, tram routes, drive time to the CBD, walkability.
Development activity
Permits approved, projects underway, zoning changes.
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Demographic figures from the Census of Population and Housing © Australian Bureau of Statistics, used under Creative Commons Attribution.
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Informational only — not financial, legal or planning advice. Verify zoning, overlays and catchments with the relevant council before relying on them. Data vintage: 2021 Census.