Overall score
Samford Valley
58.5/100
Yugar
56.0/100
Samford Valley vs Yugar, QLD Suburb Comparison
Samford Valley for retirees and schools; Yugar for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Samford ValleyYugar
Crime rate
Samford Valley
13.3 / 1k
Yugar
12.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Samford Valley
89
Yugar
6
Population
Samford Valley
3,208
Yugar
406
Metric leadSamford Valley 7Yugar 21 tiedacross 10 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 investmentYugar
- Best for best valueYugar
- 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 | Samford Valley | Yugar |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.5/100 | 56.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.1/100 | 53.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 13.3 / 1k | 12.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | — |
| Walkability | 14.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 89 | 6 |
| Green cover | 8.8% | 1.5% |
| Population | 3,208 | 406 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Samford Valley is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Yugar is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Samford Valley sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Yugar is within day-trip reach of the capital.
On the data, Samford Valley is stronger for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and walkability; Yugar answers with housing affordability.
Retirees and households prioritising schools may find Samford Valley the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Yugar.
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.