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
Start of $290 million highway upgrade
Work on stage one of the $290 million Bruce Highway upgrade, through North Lakes and Griffin, will start on Monday (May 19).
Time up for community club?
A long-standing Moreton Bay club seems set to make way for “high density and retirement” housing in the future.
Sod turned on new SES base
Construction has officially started on a new $7.5 million State Emergency Service (SES) depot at Deception Bay.
Touch talent launches cup quest
Thousands of players, officials and visitors have descended on Redcliffe for the Asia Pacific Youth Touch Cup, which started this morning.
"Incredible day" future proofing Moreton Bay
The first major Collaborate Moreton Bay business event – with Boost Juice founder Janine Allis the keynote speaker – has been described as “an incredible day”.
$10 million hub at Moreton Bay school
A new $10.8 million youth hub has opened at Dakabin State High School giving students access to health, educational and social services.
Help Redcliffe win top award
The call has gone out to Vote Redcliffe and help bring a top state tourism award to the Moreton Bay region.
Shark expert at Sunrise
Shark expert Maddison Cross will be the guest speaker at this week’s Rotary Club of Redcliffe Sunrise meeting.
Green light for new apartments
Plans have been approved for a new nine-storey apartment block in Redcliffe – but there are concerns over parking during construction.
New metres in Moreton Bay suburbs
Unitywater will replace more than 11,000 water meters in the current financial year - including some this month in three Moreton Bay region suburbs.
