Urban Centre · Area profile
Samford Village
2 km²
Walking to local shops, parks, and health services is a daily reality for almost everyone in Samford Village. This affluent community has grown by 60% since 2011 and is far older than the national average, with nearly 30% of residents aged 65 or over. It is a well-educated area where a high proportion of people work from home or hold professional roles. The neighbourhood combines a strong sense of stability with a growing number of families and children.
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The typical resident is 48, which is far older than the national figure of 38. While seniors make up 29.3% of the population, children under 15 also represent a significant 21.0%, a figure that has risen since 2011.
People born overseas make up 22.1% of the community, which is among the highest for similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 49.9%, followed by Australian at 36.9%.
English is the dominant tongue, with 93.5% of people using it only. Only 3.5% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
About 43.0% of residents report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 28 points since 2011. Christianity remains common at 49.2%.
The area is highly qualified, with 30.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure of 26.3%. Most residents have completed Year 12, standing at 63.4%.
Household incomes are high, with 30.4% earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the state average. The typical family earns $2,325 weekly, which is a little above the national figure.
Daily help is needed by 7.1% of residents, which is a little above the national average and has risen since 2011. However, the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than in most similar areas.
Volunteerism is very high at 25.5%, far above the national figure. Unpaid care is also common, with 16.7% of people providing support to others and 31.1% caring for children.
Families with children make up 60.2% of households, and homes are slightly larger than average with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families are much less common here than in most areas.
The community is dominated by detached houses, and 44.0% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure. Rents are very high, with a typical weekly cost of $605.
Working from home is very common at 29.5%, far above the state average. Most households have at least one car, and 38.7% own two vehicles.
The area has seen significant movement, with 40.3% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas have fallen to 3.9% since 2011.
Unemployment is very low at 1.8%, well below the national figure. Many residents work in professional roles, particularly in health, education, and management.
Described as a walker's paradise, 99% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or grocery store. This accessibility is far above the state average.