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
New name for historic site
A prime 460-hectare development area is to be renamed as Moreton Bay City Council looks to “reset and refocus” for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Funding boost to help waterways
More than $4.8 million funding has been secured to restore and revitalise key waterways in the Moreton Bay region.
Fans revel in magnificent seven
Dolphins' drive towards finals football continued at Suncorp Stadium last night - and how their fans loved it.
"Preferred solution" for Bruce Highway
Meetings were starting today with property owners impacted by the “preferred solution” to upgrading the Bruce Highway through Moreton Bay region.
Power-ing up for huge cup clash
Peninsula Power is gearing up for a “huge night” next week when the national sporting spotlight will shine on AJ Kelly Park.
Childcare plan beside new school site
A new childcare centre is being planned beside Moreton Bay land already earmarked for a new state school.
Major addition to centre plans
A childcare centre has been added to plans for a new shopping complex near one of Moreton Bay’s biggest infrastructure projects.
Multi-billion dollar road plans
More than 20 major Transport and Main Roads projects will transform infrastructure in the City of Moreton Bay. Here’s a guide to the plans, designs and progress.
Top field chasing record prize
Entries are pouring in for next week’s Optilease Redcliffe Pro-Am, where top touring professionals are chasing a record prize fund.
Clampdown on "off-the-books" trade
Calls have been made to clampdown on the “rampant” theft of copper wire, which has cost Moreton Bay City Council half-a-million dollars.
