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Samford Valley Postcode
Queensland
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Samford Valley Compares
Samford Valley vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Samford Valley | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $3,250 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $660 +QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,600 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 45 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Samford Valley is a locality 19 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4520. It falls within the Moreton Bay - South region. The local government area is Moreton Bay.
According to the 2021 Census, Samford Valley has a population of 3,208 with a median age of 45. The median weekly household income is $3,250, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 38 (1.2% of residents).
Housing in Samford Valley includes a median weekly rent of $660, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,600, with 990 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 95.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Samford Valley scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Samford Valley is part of the The Hills District statistical area in Queensland.
Samford Valley Details
| Postcode | 4520 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 3,208 |
| Median Age | 45 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $3,250/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,029/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $660 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,600 |
| Average Household Size | 3.2 persons |
| Area | 20.3 km² |
| Population Density | 158/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 990 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 38 (1.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -27.3711734 |
| Longitude | 152.8676421 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 19 km |
| Region (SA4) | Moreton Bay - South |
| Area (SA3) | The Hills District |
| Local Government | Moreton Bay |
| Federal Electorate | Dickson |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 656 (20.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 399 (12.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 522 (16.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,087 (33.9%) |
| 65+ years | 551 (17.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 10 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 214 (6.7%) |
| Arthritis | 208 (6.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 121 (3.8%) |
| Cancer | 106 (3.3%) |
| Diabetes | 82 (2.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 40 (1.2%) |
| Dementia | 13 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 3 (0.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 113 (11.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 452 (45.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 420 (42.5%) |
Suburbs Near Samford Valley
Same Postcode (4520)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.