Suburbs / Hills District

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
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4 Nov 2026

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
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4 Nov 2026

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
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4 Nov 2026

“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
4 Nov 2026

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
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4 Nov 2026

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
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4 Nov 2026

New parks for school holidays

Four new and upgraded parks are opening across the Moreton Bay region ahead of the spring school holidays.

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Haydn's driving ambition for honours
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4 Nov 2026

Haydn's driving ambition for honours

North Lakes' Haydn Brum lives and breathes cricket He has already captained the Australian squad for cricket players with an intellectual disability (ID) - and has set his sights on more honours.

Bribie suburb back on main water
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4 Nov 2026

Bribie suburb back on main water

A permanent water supply to White Patch, on Bribie Island, has been re-connected by Unitywater, eight months after the water main was lost in flooding.

Spotters called in after koala road death
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4 Nov 2026

Spotters called in after koala road death

Fauna spotters are being called in to check for more "at risk" koalas as part of the State Government's response to the death of a female koala on Elizabeth Ave, Clontarf this morning.

"Horrendous" koala death near overpass site
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4 Nov 2026

"Horrendous" koala death near overpass site

Campaigners have called for “this destruction” to stop after a koala was reportedly hit and killed today on the opposite side of Elizabeth Ave, Clontarf, to the site of a new overpass.

Route revealed for new western highway
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4 Nov 2026

Route revealed for new western highway

The preferred route for Stage 2 of the Bruce Highway Western Alternative – from Moorina to Narangba, has been released by Transport and Main Roads (TMR).

Green light for $72 million precinct
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4 Nov 2026

Green light for $72 million precinct

A $72 million eco lifestyle precinct at North Lakes has been given the green light - creating 150 new jobs in the region.

New distillery opening at Eatons Hill
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4 Nov 2026

New distillery opening at Eatons Hill

The new Comiskey Distillery will officially open its doors at Eatons Hill Hotel tomorrow with a gin workshop.

Gearing-up to help flood-hit town
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4 Nov 2026

Gearing-up to help flood-hit town

Redcliffe Cyclones Junior Cricket Club is hoping to bring some relief to a community devastated by the recent floods in New South Wales.

World champion's inspiring visit
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4 Nov 2026

World champion's inspiring visit

Kelsey-Lee Barber, the World and Commonwealth javelin champion, made a special visit to Redcliffe Little Athletics on Friday.

Redcliffe lands back-to-back titles
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4 Nov 2026

Redcliffe lands back-to-back titles

Redcliffe Golf Club has become the first to win back-to-back PGA Tournament of the Year titles in the annual Queensland Golf Industry Awards.