Overall score
Cashmere
43.9/100
Samsonvale
54.4/100
Cashmere vs Samsonvale, QLD Suburb Comparison
Cashmere for retirees; Samsonvale for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CashmereSamsonvale
Crime rate
Cashmere
48.4 / 1k
Samsonvale
12.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cashmere
2
Samsonvale
4
Population
Cashmere
4,970
Samsonvale
674
Metric leadCashmere 4Samsonvale 42 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 retireesCashmere
- Best for familiesSamsonvale
- Best for investmentSamsonvale
- Best for best valueSamsonvale
- Best for best schoolsSamsonvale
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 | Cashmere | Samsonvale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.9/100 | 54.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 21.6/100 | 40.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.4 / 1k | 12.9 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | — |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 4 |
| Green cover | 13.1% | 0.1% |
| Population | 4,970 | 674 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Cashmere is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Samsonvale is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Cashmere sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Samsonvale is within day-trip reach of the capital.
Cashmere pulls ahead on parks and reserves, walkability, and a larger local community, whereas Samsonvale is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Cashmere suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Samsonvale is the stronger match for retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.