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| Locality | Ferny Glen |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Scenic Rim Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.07521 |
| Longitude | 153.15685 |
| Population | 78 |
| Density | 6.0 /km² |
| Area | 12.9 km² |
| Elevation | 159 m |
| Postcode | 4275 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 69 km south |
Ferny Glen is a locality in the Scenic Rim Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 78. The locality covers an area of 12.9 km², giving a population density of about 6.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 159 m above sea level. It lies approximately 69 km south of Brisbane. Ferny Glen is located at 28.0752°S, 153.1568°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4275. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Ferny Glen rests in a fold of the Scenic Rim, where the land rises in a gentle, persistent swell towards the ancient volcanic ramparts. It lies 23.0 km west of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 269°T), and is situated 14.5 km south-south-west of Tamborine Mountain. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of eucalypt and rainforest, a fragrance deepened by the frequent mists that drift through the valleys, softening the edges of the world. Hills, cloaked in a dense, varied green, tumble into narrow gullies, their slopes etched with the tracks of unseen creatures and the occasional gleam of water. The light, even on a clear day, possesses a certain diffused quality, as if filtered through the broad leaves of ferns that give the place its name. Small farms, their paddocks a patchwork of emerald and gold depending on the season, cling to the gentler gradients, their roofs like scattered embers against the verdant backdrop.
The history of Ferny Glen is one of quiet persistence, a story told in the enduring rhythm of the land. For generations, this locality has been shaped by the bounty of its fertile soil, supporting dairy herds and a variety of small-scale agriculture. The legacy of these farming families, their hands calloused from coaxing sustenance from the earth, is still visible in the sturdy fences and the well-worn paths that crisscross the landscape. While not defined by a single grand industry, the local economy thrives on a blend of agricultural produce, often sold at regional markets, and a growing tourism that draws visitors seeking the peace and natural beauty of the Scenic Rim. The character of Ferny Glen is one of understated resilience, a place where the past is not a monument but a living presence, felt in the texture of the soil and the unhurried way of life.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Ferny Glen, Queensland. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Ferny Glen, in the Scenic Rim Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Ferny Glen includes the postcode (4275), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Scenic Rim Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Ferny Glen is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |