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
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.
World-first vaccine for koalas
An ecology and veterinary centre in the Moreton Bay region has helped develop a world-first vaccine to save koalas.
The Latest
Tigers at the double double
It was a day Redcliffe Tigers will never forget. A day the Aussie Rules club made history by completing a double double.
Duo make Talent Quest final
Two Moreton Bay singers are among the finalists announced for next month’s Urban Queensland Stardust Talent Quest in Caboolture.
Police warn beach drivers
Bribie Island is among the target areas for police during one of Moreton Bay region’s busiest times - the September school holidays.
Star striker Sharn is back
Sharn Freier - the Redcliffe-born, Moreton Bay-raised, Australian international striker - has flown back to Brisbane.
Tackling Moreton Bay's homeless crisis
New figures have revealed the Queensland Government’s response to Moreton Bay’s homelessness crisis, which was recently described as “horrific”.
"Real struggles facing our community"
On The Way Moreton Bay's free community soup kitchen, launched just four weeks ago, already has more than 50 people at some weekly sessions.
Beach track to honour Harry
A Bribie Island beach track is to be renamed in honour of inspirational teenager Harrison “Harry” Payne.
Career change leads to state award
Redcliffe resident Dean Redman has turned redundancy into a Queensland award-winning career in caring.
Sights set on Singapore podium
Four Dolphins will carry Moreton Bay’s hopes into the World Para Swimming Championships in Singapore next week.
New parks for school holidays
Four new and upgraded parks are opening across the Moreton Bay region ahead of the spring school holidays.
