Overall score
Samford Village
70.7/100
Wights Mountain
63.2/100
Samford Village for schools; Wights Mountain for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Samford Village
70.7/100
Wights Mountain
63.2/100
Crime rate
Samford Village
8.0 / 1k
Wights Mountain
7.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Samford Village
391
Wights Mountain
4
Population
Samford Village
819
Wights Mountain
767
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Samford Village | Wights Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 70.7/100 | 63.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 8.0 / 1k | 7.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | — |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 391 | 4 |
| Population | 819 | 767 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, Samford Village is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby, and Wights Mountain is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Wights Mountain sits among greener hillside streets, while Samford Village keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Samford Village is stronger for parks and reserves and walkability; Wights Mountain answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Samford Village suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Wights Mountain is the stronger match for retirees and investors.