Overall score
Closeburn
60.0/100
Samford Valley
58.5/100
Closeburn vs Samford Valley, QLD Suburb Comparison
Closeburn for retirees and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CloseburnSamford Valley
Crime rate
Closeburn
13.4 / 1k
Samford Valley
13.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Closeburn
14
Samford Valley
89
Population
Closeburn
562
Samford Valley
3,208
Metric leadCloseburn 1Samford Valley 72 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Closeburn | Samford Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.0/100 | 58.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.2/100 | 43.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 13.4 / 1k | 13.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | — | 8 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 14.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 14 | 89 |
| Green cover | 0.5% | 8.8% |
| Population | 562 | 3,208 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Closeburn is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Samford Valley is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Closeburn sits within day-trip reach of the capital, whereas Samford Valley is in a middle-ring position.
Closeburn pulls ahead on overall desirability, whereas Samford Valley is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
Closeburn suits families more clearly, whereas Samford Valley is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.
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.