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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Work starting on controversial overpass
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4 Nov 2026

Work starting on controversial overpass

Construction of the controversial $19 million Elizabeth Ave overpass is set to start this month.

Cameron Smith returns, entries open for junior classic at Wantima
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4 Nov 2026

Cameron Smith returns, entries open for junior classic at Wantima

Entries for the 2022 Cameron Smith Junior Classic at Wantima Country Club have opened – with a stunning offer from the world number two.

Ring stars fighting way to top
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4 Nov 2026

Ring stars fighting way to top

Four rising stars of the ring, from the Moreton Bay Region, are planning the next steps in their quest for more titles.

Chris cashes in after COVID-19 jab
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4 Nov 2026

Chris cashes in after COVID-19 jab

A Caboolture resident has won $5000 just by having a COVID-19 booster.

How Willy made splash in retirement
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4 Nov 2026

How Willy made splash in retirement

Age has been no barrier in the sporting career of breast cancer survivor Wilhelmina (Willy) Kranenburg, from Samford.

The Queen - and Queensland
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4 Nov 2026

The Queen - and Queensland

Queen Elizabeth II, who died this morning aged 96, was the only reigning monarch to visit Queensland.

New mobile cameras to catch speeding motorists
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4 Nov 2026

New mobile cameras to catch speeding motorists

New speed camera technology will be rolled out tomorrow targeting drivers in school zones and roadworks.

Major new features in time for school holidays
4 Nov 2026

Major new features in time for school holidays

Major new facilities are being built at Sandstone Point Hotel and Holiday Resort – with some opening in time for the September school holidays.

Call for overpass upgrade to be fast-tracked
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4 Nov 2026

Call for overpass upgrade to be fast-tracked

Delays and congestion at the Linkfield Road Overpass are frustrating thousands of motorists – and Federal Member for Petrie Luke Howarth - every day.

Women-only program drives into state finals
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4 Nov 2026

Women-only program drives into state finals

A women-only driving program, launched in this region, is a finalist in the 2022 Motor Trades Association (MTA) Queensland Industry Gala Awards.