Overall score
Camp Mountain
60.8/100
Samford Valley
58.5/100
Camp Mountain vs Samford Valley, QLD Suburb Comparison
Camp Mountain for value and schools; Samford Valley for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Camp MountainSamford Valley
Crime rate
Camp Mountain
13.1 / 1k
Samford Valley
13.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Camp Mountain
15
Samford Valley
89
Population
Camp Mountain
1,447
Samford Valley
3,208
Metric leadCamp Mountain 4Samford Valley 51 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSamford Valley
- Best for familiesSamford Valley
- Best for best valueCamp Mountain
- Best for best schoolsCamp Mountain
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Camp Mountain | Samford Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.8/100 | 58.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.8/100 | 43.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 13.1 / 1k | 13.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | — | 8 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 14.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 15 | 89 |
| Green cover | 2.2% | 8.8% |
| Population | 1,447 | 3,208 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Camp Mountain is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Samford Valley is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Camp Mountain sits among greener hillside streets, while Samford Valley keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Camp Mountain tends to lead on housing affordability and overall desirability, while Samford Valley stands out for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and walkability.
Camp Mountain suits families, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Samford Valley is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.