Overall score
Closeburn
63.1/100
Samford Valley
57.5/100
Closeburn vs Samford Valley, QLD suburb comparison
Closeburn for families; Samford Valley for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CloseburnSamford Valley
Crime rate
Closeburn
8.3 / 1k
Samford Valley
7.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Closeburn
14
Samford Valley
75
Population
Closeburn
562
Samford Valley
3,208
Metric leadCloseburn 1Samford Valley 61 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 familiesCloseburn
- Best for best schoolsSamford Valley
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 | 63.1/100 | 57.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.3/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 8.3 / 1k | 7.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | — | 8 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 14.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 14 | 75 |
| 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 and a quieter safety profile.
Neither suburb has a sharp audience split here. The better choice between Closeburn and Samford Valley comes down to which lifestyle trade-offs matter most to you.