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
Striding towards landmark walk
Caboolture Man Walk is preparing to celebrate a remarkable milestone this month.
Famous bakery to open new store
Kenilworth Bakery, renowned for its remarkable doughnuts and pies, is preparing to open a second shop in the Moreton Bay region.
Battered, bloodied and unbowed
Dolphins’ Kurt Donoghoe is ready to face the Dragons at Suncorp Stadium on Friday (8pm) just two weeks after discovering a “hole" in his face.
Back to help region's homeless
Families and individuals sleeping rough or struggling financially can access an array of support services at Reconnect 2025 in Redcliffe next week.
Anger at boats 'parked' in waterway
Residents living beside a canal in the Moreton Bay region are calling for action over boats being “parked” for "weeks/months" in the waterway.
Stage set for dream US tour
Twenty-one young dancers from Moreton Bay will jet out later this month for a “once-in-a-lifetime experience”.
Moreton Bay's march against violence
Hundreds of supporters joined the Moreton Bay Says No to Violence Walk along Redcliffe waterfront on Friday. See picture gallery
From cheesecake to $100,000 lottery win
A Narangba man, who once counted a cheesecake as his greatest prize, is celebrating winning $100,000 in the Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw.
Contractor anchored for dam work
A major upgrade to North Pine Dam will start this year after Seqwater awarded the contract for initial strengthening works.
New team in Moreton police unit
A new team of detectives has been set-up in the Moreton District Domestic Violence and Vulnerable Persons Unit to focus on a tailored, victim-centric approach to Domestic and Family Violence (DFV).
