Moving to Samford Valley QLD 4520
What the official numbers say about living in Samford Valley — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $660 a week, against a median household income of $3,250 a week.
About 95% of homes are owner-occupied and 5% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Samford Valley grew 5% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (3,044 → 3,208 people).
Around 92% of households are families, averaging 3.2 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, South Africa, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Afrikaans, German, Malayalam.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Samford Valley sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (62% of workers), while 34% work from home.
Nearest train station: Ferny Grove, 7.8 km south-east.
Nearest airport: Brisbane Airport, 25.5 km east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 20 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 2 schools · 12 cafes & restaurants · 2 supermarkets · 19 parks — see them all on the Samford Valley profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Samford State School 1.9 km · Samford Valley Steiner School 2.7 km
Groceries: Drakes 2.2 km · Four Seasons Organic Foods 2.2 km
Parks and reserves: Stu Currell Park 1 km · Joseph Marsh Park 1.1 km · Undambi Rotary Reserve 1.2 km · Davidson Park 1.4 km · Harboe Park 1.4 km · Samford Parklands 1.8 km · Arthur Williamson Park 1.8 km · Royce Fathers Reserve 2 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Samford Valley, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Torresian Crow · Lewin's Honeyeater · Sulphur-crested Cockatoo · Laughing Kookaburra · Eastern Whipbird.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Samford Valley, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samford Valley here | 3,208 | — | 10/10 | 45% |
| Samford Village | 819 | — | 9/10 | 40% |
| Camp Mountain | 1,447 | — | 10/10 | 54% |
| Highvale | 1,979 | — | 10/10 | 69% |
| Bunya | 1,968 | — | 10/10 | 70% |
| Ferny Grove | 5,871 | — | 9/10 | 28% |
| Upper Kedron | 5,800 | — | 10/10 | 54% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Moreton Bay — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Dickson — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4520 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Samford Valley profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $660 a week, and about 5% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 5% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 3,044 people to 3,208. It sits about 20 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Ferny Grove station is roughly 7.8 km away. Local government is Moreton Bay council, and the federal seat is Dickson.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Samford Valley vs Samford Village · Samford Valley vs Camp Mountain.
Nearby guides: Samford Village · Camp Mountain · Highvale · Bunya · Ferny Grove · Upper Kedron.
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