Ferny Hills
About Ferny Hills
Almost entirely a residential suburb, Ferny Hills is located north Brisbane surrounded by the Samford Conservation park and neighbouring suburbs; Arana Hills, Everton Hills, Ferny Grove, Keperra and Bunya.
Ferny Hills adjoins Arana Hills, which in turn adjoins Everton Hills, and the three suburbs constitute what is known as the Hills District in the Moreton Bay Region.
Two primary schools are established within Ferny Hills; Ferny Hills State School and Patricks Road State School. A high school is in neighbouring suburb Ferny Grove.
Samford Conservation Park located in Ferny Hills is a pleasant and easily accessible spot for outdoor gatherings, horse riding, bush walking and mountain bike riding. Ironbark Gully is a popular picnic area in the centre of the park, where you’ll find plenty of shady trees, wood fire BBQs and undercover picnic tables.
Things to see and do in Ferny Hills
- Samford Conservation Park
- George Willmore Park
- Ferny Hills Library
Back for Great Tram Pull
Ferny Hills disability organisation Claire’s Cottage will return to the Great Brisbane Tram Pull, with its all-abilities team taking on the one-tonne tram and calling on the community to cheer them on.
Moreton Bay shops make Queensland’s top 10
Two Moreton Bay businesses, Lawnton Country Markets and VC Fruit Market, have been recognised among Queensland’s top 10 independent fruit and vegetable retailers for quality produce and outstanding customer service.
“Way too much” for Moreton Bay suburb
Major high-rise plans are “way too much” for Ferny Hills, according to Brian Battersby, who represented the area for 40 years. The former councillor told Moreton Bay City Council’s meeting last week he “strongly opposed” the proposals for developments up to 12 levels.
Get Groovin on Mothers’ Day
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Groovin in the Green in Ferny Hills with free live music, circus workshops, food, family activities and prize giveaways. Featuring Ellen Reed and The Ruby’s, this all-ages event runs 2–6pm at George Willmore Park.
What’s on in 2026 with free community events across the City of Moreton Bay
A full calendar of free community events is being rolled out for 2026, giving locals clarity on what’s happening and when.
New parks for school holidays
Four new and upgraded parks are opening across the Moreton Bay region ahead of the spring school holidays.
The Latest
Fencing plea to help cut road toll
An appeal will be made for temporary fencing to be put up along a section of Gympie Rd, Lawnton to help save local wildlife.
First look inside new uni buildings
Stage two of UniSC's new Moreton Bay campus at Petrie is taking shape – fast. ** Free read and picture gallery **
Eclectica showcase for Bribie artists
The eighth annual exhibition for the Contemporary Arts Group (CAP) opens this month at Bribie Island Community Arts Centre.
Townhouse plan for Anzac Ave block
Plans have been submitted to build 45 townhouses on land backing on to Anzac Ave at Mango Hill.
Green light for $20m play centre
A new $20 million indoor children’s play centre will open in North Lakes next year after plans were approved by Moreton Bay Regional Council.
Plans for new Caboolture fast-food outlet
A long-standing Caboolture fuel station would make way for a fast-food outlet, if plans submitted to Moreton Bay Regional Council are approved.
Golden show by young stars
PCYC Redcliffe’s young stars struck gold, silver and bronze at the Australian Gymnastics Championships – and there may be more medals next month.
Centre opens to help at-risk kids
Act for Kids has officially opened its new Moreton Centre to provide better support for children and young people in the Moreton Bay Region.
$20,000 boost for students
Two students from Deception Bay State High School and one from Clontarf State High have each won a $20,000 Harding Miller Education Foundation Scholarship to help them with their studies.
Green light after $4m upgrades
Work is complete on $4.4m upgrades to the Pumicestone and Dances roads intersection at Caboolture.
