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
"Vital" development under way
Work has officially started in the Moreton Bay region on one of Queensland’s largest First Nations social housing projects.
$6000 fine after near miss in Moreton Bay
Maritime Safety Queensland has warned recreational boats about the dangers of breaching Collision Regulations after a near-miss in a busy shipping lane.
Final showdown with sporting legend
Redcliffe’s Robbie Chilcott may have lost the Queensland Open final - but it took one of billiards’ greatest players to do it.
Here we GO for new green bins
Collections will start on Monday December 2 for City of Moreton Bay’s lime green-lid GO (garden organics) bins.
In the pink over Movember challenge
Tim Stewart has taken up a Movember challenge – and gone a step further - to support men’s health issues.
'Cue-ing' up to face world's best
Moreton Bay's Josh Hands and Robbie Chilcott will line-up with one of the world’s greatest billiards players in Redcliffe tomorrow for the biggest tournament in this state.
Next steps for Moreton Bay's Olympic centre
Work on Moreton Bay’s new $205 million Olympic and Paralympic venue is gathering pace.
Giving Machine's coming to town
The Giving Machine is coming back to Moreton Bay, with our region hosting one of two in Queensland in the month before Christmas.
$13m upgrade for sports ground
A masterplan has been endorsed to upgrade one of Moreton Bay region’s key sports grounds.
Bravery award for Moreton officer
A Moreton District officer who tackled an "armed offender" - despite being unarmed himself - has received a medal for bravery.
