Samford Valley vs Draper

Samford Valley scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Samford Valley (1071) sits above Draper (1064).

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Samford Valley and Draper side by side

MeasureSamford ValleyDraper
Price and market
Median house$1,600,000–
Median unit$389,520–
Renting
Owner occupied94.0%90.0%
Renter occupied4.0%8.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1220
Average ICSEA10711064
Lifestyle and people
Walk score82
Transit score00
Bike score2555
Population3,208695
Median age4542
Climate
Annual rainfall1075 mm1039 mm
Mean max, January30.1°C30.1°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
Samford Valley edges out on average school ICSEA (1071 vs 1064).

Samford Valley vs Draper: common questions

Does Samford Valley or Draper have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Samford Valley scores 1071 vs 1064 in Draper. 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 Draper?

Samford Valley scores 8/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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.