Overall score
Camp Mountain
62.1/100
Samford Valley
58.1/100
Camp Mountain for families and investment; Samford Valley for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Camp Mountain
62.1/100
Samford Valley
58.1/100
Crime rate
Camp Mountain
7.8 / 1k
Samford Valley
7.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Camp Mountain
11
Samford Valley
75
Population
Camp Mountain
1,447
Samford Valley
3,208
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Camp Mountain | Samford Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.1/100 | 58.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 7.8 / 1k | 7.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | — | 8 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 14.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 11 | 75 |
| Population | 1,447 | 3,208 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
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 parks and reserves and walkability.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Camp Mountain, while Samford Valley remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.