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
Driving golf back to North Lakes
Players will be teeing up again at North Lakes golf course - if new plans get the green light.
Milestone moment for Moreton Bay city
Waraba has its first residents – and pet – after Nina and Callum Richter collected the keys to their home in Moreton Bay’s newest city.
New vehicles boost for SES
A new $550,000 fleet of vehicles and equipment have been presented to Moreton Bay SES, doubling the capability of SES crews.
Take Journeys back in time
Just three days remain for a Pine Rivers Heritage Museum exhibition exploring why people came to the Moreton Bay region.
What's that smell? Here's the answer
Investigations have uncovered one cause of the “rotten egg” smell being reported in some Moreton Bay coastal suburbs.
Tackling youth crime in Moreton Bay
Rugby League will be used to help tackle youth crime in the Moreton Bay region, under a new program launched today.
Housing boost for "forgotten" women
Work has started on a major “affordable housing project” for almost 50 older women in the Moreton Bay region.
Act now before bushfire season
Moreton Bay residents are urged to prepare their homes as the new bushfire season approaches.
Priority list for buyback scheme
More environmentally sensitive land is to be bought for conservation and restoration by Moreton Bay City Council.
Dramatic finish to "amazing" pro-am
History was made in the $90,000 Optilease Redcliffe Pro-Am with four players teeing-up in the tournament’s first play-off.
