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
Masterplan for "100 years and beyond"
Plans have been revealed to tackle the lack of burial space in Moreton Bay region - by almost tripling the size of our largest cemetery.
Allegra goes back-to-back in Classic
Allegra De Guzman is the first player to defend a title in the Cameron Smith Junior Classic (CSJC), while Alfie Ward had his maiden win at Wantima Country Club.
New battle at $19m overpass
Concerns over litter and graffiti at controversial overpass in Clontarf have been “promptly addressed”, according to Transport and Main Roads.
Changes to major development plan
Plans for a new showroom, shop and food and drink outlet by Bribie Island bridge have changed.
Resort launches donation drive
Thyme Moreton Bay, the Morayfield lifestyle resort, is working with Caboolture Community Action (CCA) again to help those facing homelessness or hardship at Christmas.
Red light for transport depot plan
Plans for a transport depot in Caboolture have been turned down – despite support for the business within the Council chamber.
Tee-time for Classic line-up
Players from the length of Queensland, NSW and Victoria will tee-up for the eighth Cameron Smith Junior Classic at Wantima Country Club tomorrow.
New fee for rates bills
Residents who get Moreton Bay City Council rates notices by post will – with some exceptions – have to pay for it.
Work starts on 2000 new homes
Construction has started on Rivermont, Stockland’s new master-planned community in Waraba - formerly known as Caboolture West.
Residents' fears over 'hotel' plan
Plans for a new ‘hotel’ in Samford Village are causing “stress, concern and anxiety”, say residents near the proposed site.
