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
Snapshot of Comiskey Group's grand plans
One of the region’s biggest developers The Comiskey Group, owner of the Eatons Hill and Sandstone Point Hotels, has big expansion plans.
Massive Murri Carnival kick-off in Redcliffe
The Queensland Murri Carnival has kicked-off in Redcliffe bringing 38,000 rugby league players, coaches and supporters to this region.
United after merger gets green light
Two clubs in the Moreton Bay Region are about to merge creating one of the biggest football clubs in Greater Brisbane.
Top archers aiming for Samford
Top archers from Australia and overseas will be drawing back their bows in Samford next week.
Stay out of water at Moodlu quarry
Unitywater has warned Moodlu Quarry is closed to the public and now an “active construction site”.
Residents launch late bid to stop overpass
Residents fighting construction of a multi-million dollar pedestrian overpass in Clontarf, have called on the Queensland Ombudsman for help.
Council officer to be fined for breaking Council rules
A Council officer will be fined for breaking Moreton Bay Regional Council’s (MBRC) own parking rules.
Region's Lotto mystery solved - but one still remains
One ‘mystery’ has been solved, but another remains - possibly for ever - among the lottery players of Moreton Bay Region.
Work to start on new hospital
The first sod was turned by Health Minister Yvette D’Ath on the new satellite hospital in Kallangur yesterday.
Climate change in spotlight at Bribie
The Probus Club of Bribie Island is sponsoring a public talk by Australian geologist and earth scientist Professor Ian Plimer, on global warming.
