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
Residents moving in to new housing
Seniors and people with disability are among those who will call a new $10 million complex in Redcliffe home. ** FREE TO READ **
Levi strikes gold - then raises bar again
Bribie teenager Levi Davidson has beaten the best in Australia – but is still aiming higher! ** FREE TO READ **
"Pure joy" - Izaack's in remission
Izaack Powell, the Peninsula Power footballer battling leukaemia for a second time, is in remission.
Green means 'GO' for $63m contract
The City of Moreton Bay has awarded a $63.5 million contract to Cleanaway for a new garden organics (GO) collection service. ** FREE TO READ **
"Disappointment" at 11th-hour move
Deputy Mayor Jodie Shipway has spoken of the community’s “disappointment” after plans for the former North Lakes golf course were dropped just before they were to go before councillors for debate and a vote. ** FREE TO READ **
Controversial golf course plan withdrawn
Plans for a retirement village and aged care facility on the former North Lakes golf course land, have been withdrawn, one day before it was to go before Moreton Bay City Councillors! ** FREE TO READ **
Revving up for Island Magic
Redcliffe driver Kyle Evans is preparing for one of the biggest tests of his 10-year racing career. ** FREE TO READ **
Community groups from the City of Moreton Bay are among the 11 to receive grants from Unitywater’s annual Community Grants program.
Help to save broken lives
Carinity, the care organisation with clients and services in this region, is appealing for help to get broken lives back on track. ** FREE TO READ **
Major boost for CADA services
CADA, the Centre Against Domestic Abuse based in Caboolture, will receive an extra $113,000 per year to support its services across the City of Moreton Bay. ** FREE TO READ **
