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
Bloodbikes hit road to save lives
Seventeen Moreton Bay volunteers are part of a free “last-resort service” transporting vital blood and medical supplies.
Paris Olympic Games Moreton Bay Coverage – August 7
Alice Williams and Charlize Andrews, from North Brisbane Polo Bears at Albany Creek, have this morning helped the Australian Stingers to just one win from a shot at Olympic gold.
Paris Olympic Games Moreton Bay Coverage – August 6
Calab Law, the Caboolture-born former Morayfield State High School student, pulled out of the Olympic 200m repechage tonight - to focus on the relays.
From platform to payday!
A Caboolture woman is looking forward to retirement after her train trip took a fortunate turn, leading her to a $100,000 winning Instant Scratch-Its ticket.
Paris Olympic Games Moreton Bay coverage - August 5
The Olympic dream is over for ex-Redcliffe junior Renee Taylor and the Hockeyroos, who have bowed out in the quarter-finals.
Stump up the money, says Mayor
Waraba, formerly known as Caboolture West, has been officially declared Queensland’s newest Priority Development Area (PDA).
Paris Olympic Games Moreton Bay Coverage: August 4
Alice Williams and Charlize Andrews, from Albany Creek-based North Brisbane Polo Bears, have tonight helped Australia into the quarter-finals of the Olympic water polo.
Paris Olympic Games Moreton Bay coverage: August 3
Australia – and former Redcliffe junior Renee Taylor – has finished on top of Pool B at the Paris Olympics tonight and is now preparing for the quarter-finals.
Paris Olympic Games Moreton Bay coverage – August 2
Australia, with two players from North Brisbane Polo Bears in Albany Creek, moved top of Pool B tonight in the Olympic women’s water polo.
Kaylee's 'focus' may be key to gold, says Steph
Kaylee McKeown’s decision to “focus” her Olympic program may be a key factor the 200m backstroke final tomorrow morning, says three-time gold medallist Stephanie Rice.
