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
Moreton Bay City Council Budget 2025-26: Divisions 4, 5, 6 highlights
A host of infrastructure projects are planned for Divisions 4, 5 and 6 from today's Moreton Bay City Council Budget 2025-26. See what's happening near you.
Moreton Bay City Council Budget 2025-26: Divisions 1, 2, 3 highlights
Here are the key projects for Divisions 1, 2 and 3 in today's Moreton Bay City Council Budget for 2025-26. See what's planned near you.
Concern for those who "lost everything"
Praise and sympathy have followed last night’s blaze which destroyed parts of a storage centre next to the Bruce Highway at Burpengary.
QSEC saddling up for future
Plans are underway to upgrade the Queensland State Equestrian Centre – possibly to international standard.
Police revoke fire declaration
UPDATE 9AM: The earlier emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act has been revoked.
King honours 10 from Moreton Bay
A host of remarkable past and present Moreton Bay residents, volunteers and coaches have been recognised in the 2025 King's Birthday Honours.
Paddlers' quest for Passage first
Four dragon boats and their crews are preparing to set out from Bribie Island on a first for the Pumicestone Passage.
New track open for all ages
A new $530,000 pump track - designed for children, teens and adults - has opened at Deception Bay.
Vale Noel McEwan - 1935-2025
Noel McEwan, who raised and lowered the Australian flag at Wamuran National Servicemen’s Memorial every day for 22 years, will be farewelled on Friday.
Grace's journey from silence to musical stage
For most of her life, Grace Alexandra lived in silence. But that changed the day the Caboolture student picked up a saxophone and found her voice in music.
