Samford Valley at a glance
Median house
$1,600,000
Median unit
$389,520
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
3,208
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Samford Valley.
The postcode for Samford Valley is 4520 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
The median house price in Samford Valley is $1,600,000.
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.
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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 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
3,208
Median age
45
Family households
92%
Lone person
8%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,600,000 on a typical sale, well above the Queensland median. 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.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,600,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $389,520.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$488/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$660/wk
Owner occupied
94%
Renter occupied
4%
At a deeper level
$1,600,000
$389,520
3,208
Median age: 45
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.59% (median rent $488/wk against a $1,600,000 price tag). Units yield 8.81% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (4%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.59%
Based on $1,600,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20248.81%
Based on $389,520 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202694%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
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.
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.
171,968
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 Valley.
Local schools for Samford Valley
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 Valley.
- What is the median house price in Samford Valley?
- The median house price in Samford Valley, QLD 4520 is $1,600,000. The median unit price is $389,520.
- 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 is the average rent in Samford Valley?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $488, for units it's $660.
- 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 cited
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