Overall score
Dayboro
67.6/100
Samsonvale
54.4/100
Dayboro vs Samsonvale, QLD Suburb Comparison
Dayboro for retirees and families; Samsonvale for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DayboroSamsonvale
Crime rate
Dayboro
19.4 / 1k
Samsonvale
12.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dayboro
71
Samsonvale
4
Population
Dayboro
2,376
Samsonvale
674
Metric leadDayboro 7Samsonvale 21 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 retireesDayboro
- Best for familiesDayboro
- Best for investmentDayboro
- Best for best valueDayboro
- 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 | Dayboro | Samsonvale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.6/100 | 54.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.5/100 | 40.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 19.4 / 1k | 12.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 1 |
| Walkability | 39.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 71 | 4 |
| Green cover | 18.5% | 0.1% |
| Population | 2,376 | 674 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Dayboro is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Samsonvale is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Dayboro sits among greener hillside streets, while Samsonvale keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Dayboro pulls ahead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and walkability, whereas Samsonvale is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Dayboro the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Samsonvale.
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.