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
Time to 'Get Serious' on road toll
New data from the RACQ has shown the devastating social cost of road crashes on Moreton Bay’s roads.
Saddle up for new bike trails
Construction work on Moreton Bay region’s new $700,000 mountain bike trails is expected to finish next month.
Call for action over abandoned boats
Abandoned and “parked” boats in Moreton Bay waterways have enraged residents – and triggered a clash between two tiers of government.
Blockage hotspots in Moreton Bay
Five Moreton Bay suburbs are in the Unitywater’s latest top 10 blockage hotspots in the wastewater network.
Polling date for Moreton Bay residents
The by-election date has been revealed for almost 30,000 residents in Moreton Bay City Council’s Division 11.
Pilot program to help homeless
The State Government is being urged to join a new pilot program to help the homeless in City of Moreton Bay.
Silver lining to cup quest
Taj Harrington, from All Star Boxing Academy in Lawnton, has stamped his name on the international stage by medalling at one of the world's top youth tournaments.
On track for dynamic double header
Moreton Bay’s biggest sporting venue will soon be transformed into an international class racetrack thanks to 6000 tonnes of local topsoil.
Nightworks warning for drivers
Motorists are being warned of nightworks about to start on the Bruce Highway between Dohles Rocks Rd and Anzac Ave.
Taking swing at national title
Three North Lakes mates are swapping cricket bats for golf clubs at the international X-League Championships this month.
