Overall score
Mount Samson
54.3/100
Samsonvale
54.4/100
Mount Samson vs Samsonvale, QLD Suburb Comparison
Mount Samson for retirees and families; Samsonvale for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount SamsonSamsonvale
Crime rate
Mount Samson
13.8 / 1k
Samsonvale
12.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Samson
44
Samsonvale
4
Population
Mount Samson
625
Samsonvale
674
Metric leadMount Samson 2Samsonvale 34 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 retireesMount Samson
- Best for familiesMount Samson
- Best for investmentMount Samson
- Best for best valueMount Samson
- Best for best schoolsSamsonvale
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 | Mount Samson | Samsonvale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.3/100 | 54.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.2/100 | 40.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 13.8 / 1k | 12.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 44 | 4 |
| Green cover | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Population | 625 | 674 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Mount Samson reads as a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks; Samsonvale is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Mount Samson sits among greener hillside streets, while Samsonvale keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Mount Samson tends to lead on housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability, while Samsonvale stands out for a quieter safety profile and a larger local community.
Mount Samson suits investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Samsonvale is the stronger match for retirees and families.
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.