Overall score
Ferny Hills
64.4/100
Samford Village
71.1/100
Ferny Hills vs Samford Village, QLD suburb comparison
Ferny Hills for retirees and schools; Samford Village for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Ferny HillsSamford Village
Crime rate
Ferny Hills
10.9 / 1k
Samford Village
8.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ferny Hills
97
Samford Village
391
Population
Ferny Hills
8,726
Samford Village
819
Metric leadFerny Hills 4Samford Village 42 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 retireesFerny Hills
- Best for best valueSamford Village
- Best for best schoolsFerny Hills
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 | Ferny Hills | Samford Village |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.4/100 | 71.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 10.9 / 1k | 8.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 16 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 32 | 4 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 97 | 391 |
| Population | 8,726 | 819 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Ferny Hills is a leafier hillside established suburb with elevated outlooks, and Samford Village is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby. Ferny Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Samford Village keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Ferny Hills pulls ahead on schools and education options and parks and reserves, whereas Samford Village is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and walkability.
Retirees and households prioritising schools may find Ferny Hills the better fit, while value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Samford Village.