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
Dewi's courting more medals
Margate's Dewi Madigan has already won gold, silver and bronze in an amazing autumn on the track – and now he’s looking for more.
Wilson's new Mexican challenge
Liam Wilson, from All Star Boxing Academy in Lawnton, will kickstart his bid for another world title shot on the Gold Coast next month.
World's best heading to Morayfield
Morayfield is to host the return of international taekwondo to Australia – with a reigning world champion this week joining the early entries.
D-day close for Bribie church plan
Bribie Island may soon find out if plans for a new church get the green light - despite dozens of residents' objections.
Gold rush for North Lakes club
PK Taekwondo brought eight gold medals back up the Pacific Highway to North Lakes last week.
Zoe dives in for college first
Zoe Wright, pictured above, has given The Lakes College’s (TLC) growing aquatic program another major boost.
Apartments planned on bayside block
Plans have been lodged for a new seven-storey residential development metres from the waterfront at Deception Bay.
Work begins on $8m ambulance station
Construction has started on the new $8.45m Morayfield Ambulance Station.
Festival shows at The Sheds
The Moreton Bay Anywhere Festival is returning to The Sheds at Brendale with two shows booked in.
Medal haul for region's young stars
Students from our region were among the medals at the Queensland School Sport Water Polo Championships hosted by Metropolitan North in Brisbane.
