Overall score
Draper
51.2/100
Samford Village
80.3/100
Draper vs Samford Village, QLD Suburb Comparison
Draper for schools; Samford Village for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DraperSamford Village
Crime rate
Draper
12.7 / 1k
Samford Village
13.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Draper
3
Samford Village
393
Population
Draper
695
Samford Village
819
Metric leadDraper 2Samford Village 71 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 retireesSamford Village
- Best for familiesSamford Village
- Best for investmentSamford Village
- Best for best valueSamford Village
- Best for best schoolsDraper
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 | Draper | Samford Village |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.2/100 | 80.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 6.3/100 | 66.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 12.7 / 1k | 13.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | — | 4 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 393 |
| Green cover | 2.8% | 22.8% |
| Population | 695 | 819 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Draper is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, and Samford Village is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
Draper pulls ahead on stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Samford Village is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
Retirees and families may find Draper the better fit, while investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Samford Village.
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.