Overall score
Camp Mountain
61.7/100
Samford Village
70.7/100
Camp Mountain for retirees and families; Samford Village for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Camp Mountain
61.7/100
Samford Village
70.7/100
Crime rate
Camp Mountain
7.8 / 1k
Samford Village
8.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Camp Mountain
11
Samford Village
391
Population
Camp Mountain
1,447
Samford Village
819
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 Village |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.7/100 | 70.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 7.8 / 1k | 8.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | — | 4 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 11 | 391 |
| Population | 1,447 | 819 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Put side by side, Camp Mountain is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Samford Village is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby. Camp Mountain sits among greener hillside streets, while Samford Village keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Camp Mountain tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Samford Village stands out for parks and reserves and walkability.
Choose Camp Mountain if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Samford Village for households prioritising schools.