Overall score
Ferny Hills
60.9/100
Samford Village
80.3/100
Ferny Hills vs Samford Village, QLD Suburb Comparison
Samford Village for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Ferny HillsSamford Village
Crime rate
Ferny Hills
16.8 / 1k
Samford Village
13.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ferny Hills
111
Samford Village
393
Population
Ferny Hills
8,726
Samford Village
819
Metric leadFerny Hills 5Samford Village 52 tiedacross 12 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 schoolsSamford Village
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 | 60.9/100 | 80.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.5/100 | 66.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 16.8 / 1k | 13.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 16 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 32 | 4 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 111 | 393 |
| Green cover | 45.8% | 22.8% |
| 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, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Samford Village is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Households prioritising schools may find Ferny Hills the better fit, while families and value-focused buyers 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.