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
Touch down for rising stars
One of the biggest events in touch football's world calendar is coming to Moreton Bay this year.
Connecting with local "heroes"
Registrations are open for local growers and hospitality professionals to connect at a free event in Samford Valley next month.
Worst road toll in 15 years
Tougher laws are needed to tackle the alarming number of fatal road crashes in Moreton Bay region and across Queensland.
Bag's best thing since sliced bread
Five years ago, Dominic Elliott knew little about bread. But today that family staple is taking this Scarborough resident around the world.
Entries open for Jetty 2 Jetty
Registrations are now open for one of Moreton Bay’s most iconic events - the Jetty 2 Jetty Half Marathon and Fun Run.
Setting 'sites' on new hotel hotspots
Moreton Bay's drive to become “Australia’s next hotel hotspot” is starting to take shape with plans, proposals and plenty of possibilities
Top tips for fast charging
As a record number of electric vehicles (EVs) hit the roads in Moreton Bay and beyond, 'charging etiquette’ is now in the spotlight.
Counting down to Moreton Bay Swim
Greater Brisbane’s only ocean swim will be back in the waters along Redcliffe’s foreshore next month.
Top priorities revealed for 2025
Suttons Beach and helping the homeless are among the priorities for Redcliffe’s elected representatives this year.
Little Scholars opens new $5m centre
Little Scholars School of Early Learning has today (January 6) opened its newest campus at Deception Bay.
