Overall score
Cedar Creek
60.3/100
Mount Samson
58.6/100
Cedar Creek for retirees and families; Mount Samson for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Cedar Creek
60.3/100
Mount Samson
58.6/100
Crime rate
Cedar Creek
7.9 / 1k
Mount Samson
8.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cedar Creek
1
Mount Samson
44
Population
Cedar Creek
831
Mount Samson
625
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 | Cedar Creek | Mount Samson |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.3/100 | 58.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 7.9 / 1k | 8.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 44 |
| Population | 831 | 625 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Cedar Creek is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Mount Samson is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Mount Samson sits among greener hillside streets, while Cedar Creek keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Cedar Creek tends to lead on a larger local community, while Mount Samson stands out for a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities.
Families may find Cedar Creek the better fit, while retirees and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Mount Samson.