Samford Valley vs Camp Mountain

Samford Valley scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Camp Mountain (1087) sits above Samford Valley (1071).

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Samford Valley and Camp Mountain side by side

MeasureSamford ValleyCamp Mountain
Price and market
Median house$1,600,000–
Median unit$389,520–
Renting
Owner occupied94.0%91.0%
Renter occupied4.0%7.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1219
Average ICSEA10711087
Lifestyle and people
Walk score80
Transit score00
Bike score250
Population3,2081,447
Median age4544
Climate
Annual rainfall1075 mm1061 mm
Mean max, January30.1°C29.9°C

Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.

Which suits whom

For buyers
We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
For investors
Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
For families
Camp Mountain edges out on average school ICSEA (1087 vs 1071).

Samford Valley vs Camp Mountain: common questions

Does Samford Valley or Camp Mountain have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Camp Mountain scores 1087 vs 1071 in Samford Valley. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

Which is more walkable, Samford Valley or Camp Mountain?

Samford Valley scores 8/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.