Overall score
Highvale
62.3/100
Samford Valley
58.5/100
Highvale vs Samford Valley, QLD Suburb Comparison
Highvale for investment and value; Samford Valley for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HighvaleSamford Valley
Crime rate
Highvale
13.3 / 1k
Samford Valley
13.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Highvale
41
Samford Valley
89
Population
Highvale
1,979
Samford Valley
3,208
Metric leadHighvale 2Samford Valley 63 tiedacross 11 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 Valley
- Best for familiesSamford Valley
- Best for investmentHighvale
- Best for best valueHighvale
- Best for best schoolsHighvale
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 | 62.3/100 | 58.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.5/100 | 43.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 13.3 / 1k | 13.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 8 |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 14.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 41 | 89 |
| Green cover | 6.0% | 8.8% |
| 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, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Highvale suits families, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Samford Valley is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.
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.