Overall score
Samford Village
80.3/100
Wights Mountain
58.1/100
Samford Village vs Wights Mountain, QLD Suburb Comparison
Samford Village for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Samford VillageWights Mountain
Crime rate
Samford Village
13.8 / 1k
Wights Mountain
13.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Samford Village
393
Wights Mountain
4
Population
Samford Village
819
Wights Mountain
767
Metric leadSamford Village 7Wights Mountain 22 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 Village
- Best for familiesSamford Village
- Best for best valueSamford Village
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 Village | Wights Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 80.3/100 | 58.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.8/100 | 60.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 13.8 / 1k | 13.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | — |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 393 | 4 |
| Green cover | 22.8% | 2.3% |
| Population | 819 | 767 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
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 a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and walkability; Wights Mountain answers with housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Samford Village suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Wights Mountain is the stronger match for retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.