Ferny Hills, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ferny Hills Moreton Bay, Queensland
Ferny Way, Ferny Hills
Ferny Hills Location in Queensland
Population	8,726 (2021 census)
• Density	855/km2 (2,210/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4055
Area	10.2 km2 (3.9 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	15.9 km (10 mi) NW of Strathpine 16.1 km (10 mi) NW of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Moreton Bay
State electorate(s)	Ferny Grove
Federal Division(s)	Dickson
Suburbs around Ferny Hills: Samford Valley Draper Bunya Bunya Camp Mountain Ferny Hills Arana Hills Upper Kedron Ferny Grove Keperra

Ferny Hills is a suburb in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the City of Moreton Bay. In 2021, about 8,726 people lived there.

Exploring Ferny Hills' Location

Ferny Hills is located north-west of Brisbane. Brisbane is the capital city of Queensland. You can find Ferny Hills along Samford Road. Many people call this area the "Hills District."

The western side of Ferny Hills has a big park. It is called Samford Conservation Park. The eastern side is where people live in homes.

A Look at Ferny Hills' Past

Ferny Hills is on the traditional land of the Yugarabul people. They are Indigenous Australians.

Two schools opened in Ferny Hills many years ago. Ferny Way State School opened on January 27, 1970. It was renamed Ferny Hills State School in 1973. Patricks Road State School opened on January 24, 1977.

Until 2006, Ferny Hills had a special place. It was called the Australian Woolshed. This was a popular attraction. It showed Australian farming and wildlife. Visitors could see shows and animal exhibits. The Woolshed was even featured on a TV show. It appeared in an episode of The Amazing Race. The Woolshed was later taken down. Now, homes are built there. The new area is called 'Woolshed Grove'. This name remembers the old Woolshed.

Who Lives in Ferny Hills?

In 2011, about 8,721 people lived in Ferny Hills. Slightly more than half were female. The average age was 36 years old. Most people, about 82.6%, were born in Australia. Other people came from England and New Zealand.

Most people in Ferny Hills speak English at home. Some other languages spoken include Italian and German. In 2016, the population was 8,739 people. By 2021, it was 8,726 people.

Learning in Ferny Hills

Ferny Hills has two primary schools. They teach students from Prep to Year 6.

Ferny Hills State School

This school is for both boys and girls. It is located on Illuta Avenue. In 2018, about 343 students went to this school. It also has a special education program.

Patricks Road State School

This school is also for boys and girls. You can find it on Patricks Road. In 2018, about 789 students were enrolled here. This school also offers a special education program.

There is no high school in Ferny Hills itself. The closest high school is Ferny Grove State High School. It is in the nearby suburb of Ferny Grove.

Places to Visit in Ferny Hills

You can find small shopping areas in Ferny Hills. These "convenience centres" are on Ferny Way. They are located at the southern end of the suburb.