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
New tenants locked in for Marketplace
Plans for a new shopping centre in Morayfield, which is expected to create more than 200 jobs, have taken another significant step forward.
Residents face water price hike
Unitywater has released the price rises residents across the City of Moreton Bay will face from the start of next month.
Red Dragons fire at state titles
Age is no barrier for the ‘tribe’ at Redcliffe Red Dragon Boat Club which brought home five medals at this year’s State Championships.
Redcliffe stalwart's A-Grade landmark
David Halliday is in a league of his own after becoming the first in Brisbane hockey history to play 400 Division One matches.
Walter's wise water words for schools
Students in Morayfield, Deception Bay, Caboolture and Burpengary had a visit from ‘Walter Smart and Friends’, for a live, in-school-theatre, which will tour the Moreton Bay region.
Casey's supporting role for refs
Casey Reibelt, the FIFA official who grew up and still lives in Moreton Bay, has been appointed Football Queensland’s (FQ) new Referee Coach and Support Officer.
New 'pavilion' plans spark debate
Concept designs for the new Suttons Beach ‘pavilion’ have met with mixed reactions - and even calls for the community to have the “deciding vote”.
Tian's taking on the world
The world awaits for Kippa-Ring’s Tian Markart and his Australian water polo team, 14,000km away in South America. ** FREE TO READ **
Work starts on new highway ramps
Construction officially began today on the new $290 million Bruce Highway on and off ramps at Murrumba Downs and Griffin.
Expansion gets Pulses racing
Moreton Bay will be back in the state-level HART Sapphire Series next year with a new club under a licence awarded by Netball Queensland (NQ). ** FREE TO READ **
