Overall score
Kobble Creek
60.7/100
Mount Samson
58.6/100
Kobble Creek vs Mount Samson, QLD suburb comparison
Kobble Creek for retirees and families; Mount Samson for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Kobble CreekMount Samson
Crime rate
Kobble Creek
8.3 / 1k
Mount Samson
8.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kobble Creek
1
Mount Samson
44
Population
Kobble Creek
654
Mount Samson
625
Metric leadKobble Creek 3Mount Samson 13 tiedacross 7 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesKobble Creek
- Best for familiesKobble Creek
- Best for best schoolsMount Samson
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 | Kobble Creek | Mount Samson |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.7/100 | 58.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 8.3 / 1k | 8.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 44 |
| Population | 654 | 625 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kobble Creek is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Mount Samson is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Mount Samson sits among greener hillside streets, while Kobble Creek keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Kobble Creek is stronger for a larger local community; Mount Samson answers with a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Mount Samson, while Kobble Creek remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.