Samford Valley, QLD 4520
Brisbane City CouncilGreater BrisbaneAll suburbs in postcode 4520
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Median house price
$1,600,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Samford Valley itself.
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Samford Valley at a glance
- Median unit
- $389,520
- Population
- 3,208
- Median age 45
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Samford Valley
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Samford Valley, houses changed hands at $1,600,000 in 2024, well above the Queensland median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Samford Valley itself. Units come in around $389,520, roughly 76% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $320,000. Prices sit well above the Queensland median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
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What to know about Samford Valley
Samford Valley (4520) sits in the Brisbane region of Queensland. The median house here is $1,600,000, well above the Queensland median of around $780K.
Samford Valley has roughly 3,208 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Samford Valley scores 8/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,075 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Schools in Samford Valley
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 8/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 25/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Samford Valley's population at 3,208, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (94% own, 4% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (92% family households, 8% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 92%
- Lone person
- 8%
- Owner occupied
- 94%
- Renter occupied
- 4%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Crime and safety
273,294 offences recorded in 2026 across the Brisbane City Council LGA
QLD Police publishes these figures only for the whole Brisbane City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,075 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 30.1°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 7.9°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Samford Valley
- What is the median house price in Samford Valley?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Samford Valley, QLD 4520 is $1,600,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Samford Valley itself. The median unit price is $389,520.
- How much is my house worth in Samford Valley?
- A useful starting point is the Samford Valley median house price of $1,600,000 (units $389,520). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- What is the Samford Valley postcode?
- Samford Valley is in the 4520 postcode, in QLD, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- Where is Samford Valley?
- Samford Valley is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4520. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- What schools are in Samford Valley?
- There are 12 schools serving Samford Valley on this page, including Samford State School, Samford Valley Steiner School, Ferny Grove State School.
- How walkable is Samford Valley?
- Samford Valley has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 25.
- What suburbs are near Samford Valley?
- Samford Valley is close to Samford, Samford Village, Camp Mountain, Yugar, Draper.
- What is the population of Samford Valley?
- The population of Samford Valley is approximately 3,208 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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