Overall score
Samford Village
70.7/100
Yugar
61.2/100
Samford Village for schools; Yugar for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Samford Village
70.7/100
Yugar
61.2/100
Crime rate
Samford Village
8.0 / 1k
Yugar
6.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Samford Village
391
Yugar
6
Population
Samford Village
819
Yugar
406
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 | Yugar |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 70.7/100 | 61.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 8.0 / 1k | 6.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | — |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 391 | 6 |
| Population | 819 | 406 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Put side by side, Samford Village is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby, and Yugar is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Samford Village sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Yugar is within day-trip reach of the capital.
Samford Village pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, whereas Yugar is the better pick for housing affordability.
Choose Samford Village if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Yugar for retirees and families.