Overall score
Highvale
57.5/100
Samford Valley
57.5/100
Highvale vs Samford Valley, QLD suburb comparison
Highvale for retirees and families; Samford Valley for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HighvaleSamford Valley
Crime rate
Highvale
7.6 / 1k
Samford Valley
7.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Highvale
36
Samford Valley
75
Population
Highvale
1,979
Samford Valley
3,208
Metric leadHighvale 2Samford Valley 52 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesHighvale
- Best for familiesHighvale
- Best for investmentHighvale
- Best for best valueHighvale
- 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 | Highvale | Samford Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.5/100 | 57.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 7.6 / 1k | 7.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 8 |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 14.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 36 | 75 |
| Population | 1,979 | 3,208 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Highvale is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, and Samford Valley is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Highvale sits among greener hillside streets, while Samford Valley keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Highvale pulls ahead on housing affordability, whereas Samford Valley is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Highvale, while Samford Valley remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.