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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Connolly to lead Paralympic Hub
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4 Nov 2026

Connolly to lead Paralympic Hub

Harley Connolly, head coach of the Belgravia team at Burpengary, has been appointed by Swimming Australia as the new Head Coach of the Paralympic Hub at the University of the Sunshine Coast.

Thousands pay tribute to the fallen
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4 Nov 2026

Thousands pay tribute to the fallen

As services were held across the region in honour of Remembrance Day, thousands of people came to pay their respects to those who have fought in all wars and conflicts to keep our country safe.

More parking for Mango Hill commuters
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4 Nov 2026

More parking for Mango Hill commuters

The first site for the $10 million Mango Hill Station park 'n' ride expansion is almost complete.

Peninsula pair taking on the world
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4 Nov 2026

Peninsula pair taking on the world

The world awaits Redcliffe PCYC trampoline gymnasts Harrison Lee and Bryce Edwards, pictured above, later this month.

Super Sunday in the park
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4 Nov 2026

Super Sunday in the park

Hundreds of families gathered in Gilmour Street Park, Mango Hill for a Sunday session of Music in the Park. Picture special

Morayfield Rd crashes into top three
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4 Nov 2026

Morayfield Rd crashes into top three

Morayfield Road has been named one of the crash hotspots in Greater Brisbane - yet again - by the AMMI Crash Index.

New roads top Mayor's wish list
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4 Nov 2026

New roads top Mayor's wish list

Three “critical road projects” are at the top of Moreton Bay Region's transport wish list to help rectify a "crippling chokepoint" ahead of the Brisbane Olympics.

Dolphins' historic first training session
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4 Nov 2026

Dolphins' historic first training session

The first wave of Dolphins NRL players were put through their paces during the club’s inaugural training session this morning in front of a full media contingent. Head Coach Wayne Bennett plans to get them fit while he waits for the full squad to arrive in January. See the photos

Final section opens at Elimbah
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4 Nov 2026

Final section opens at Elimbah

The final section of a new southbound Bruce Highway carriageway – between Caboolture and Steve Irwin Way - is now open to traffic.

Big Keno win at Kallangur club
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4 Nov 2026

Big Keno win at Kallangur club

A Kallangur man says his $163,000 Keno win this week will transform his life and make long-held dreams a reality.