Brisbane City Council
Samford
Samford at a glance
Median house
$541,000
Median unit
$389,520
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
13.9k
Median age 45
About
Welcome to Samford.
Samford is a suburb in Queensland.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$541,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $389,520.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$488/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$415/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$541,000
$389,520
13,885
Median age: 45
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: abs-census-20214.69%
Based on $541,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: abs-census-20215.54%
Based on $389,520 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: abs-census-2021–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
13,885
Median age
45
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Brisbane City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
102,155
total offences in 2026 across the Brisbane City Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
8
0
25
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Samford.
Local schools for Samford
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Samford State School
Ferny Grove State School
Patricks Road State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Samford.
- What is the median house price in Samford?
- The median house price in Samford, QLD 4520 is $541,000. The median unit price is $389,520. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Samford postcode?
- Samford is in the 4520 postcode, in QLD, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Samford?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $488, for units it's $415.
- What schools are in Samford?
- There are 12 schools serving Samford on this page, including Samford State School, Samford Valley Steiner School, Ferny Grove State School.
- How walkable is Samford?
- Samford has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 25.
- What suburbs are near Samford?
- Samford is close to Samford Valley, Samford Village, Camp Mountain, Yugar, Draper.
- What is the population of Samford?
- Samford has approximately 13,885 residents. The median age is 45.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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