Overall score
Cashmere
36.6/100
Samsonvale
56.3/100
Cashmere vs Samsonvale, QLD suburb comparison
Cashmere for schools; Samsonvale for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CashmereSamsonvale
Crime rate
Cashmere
28.5 / 1k
Samsonvale
8.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cashmere
0
Samsonvale
3
Population
Cashmere
4,970
Samsonvale
674
Metric leadCashmere 3Samsonvale 41 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSamsonvale
- Best for familiesSamsonvale
- Best for investmentSamsonvale
- Best for best valueSamsonvale
- Best for best schoolsCashmere
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 | 36.6/100 | 56.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.5/100 | 77.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 28.5 / 1k | 8.0 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | — |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 3 |
| Population | 4,970 | 674 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Cashmere is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city, 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 and walkability, whereas Samsonvale is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Cashmere suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Samsonvale is the stronger match for retirees and families.