Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Samford Valley

166 km²

Samford Valley has a low share of renters and high household incomes.

It's also marked by a slightly older population and somewhat more graduates than the norm.

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📍 Samford Valley, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population12,385▲ +13.3%since 2011 Median age45 yrs▲ +12.5%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.2%People aged 65 and over17.6%Children under 1519.8%People in a de facto relationship8.4%▲ +9.2%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Samford Valley, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 33%, followed by Children (0–14) (20%) and Young adults (25–44) (18%).

Older adults (45–64)33.4%

Children (0–14)19.8%

Young adults (25–44)17.6%

Seniors (65+)17.6%

Youth (15–24)11.5%

Marital status

In Samford Valley, the largest group is Married at 62%, followed by Never married (26%) and Divorced (7%).

Married62%
Never married26%
Divorced7%
Widowed3%
Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Samford Valley, the largest group is Australia at 86%, followed by England (8%) and New Zealand (3%).

Australia77.2%

England7.6%

New Zealand2.6%

South Africa1.8%

India0.4%

Philippines0.2%

Italy0.2%

China0.1%

Vietnam0.1%

Ancestry

In Samford Valley, the largest group is English at 37%, followed by Australian (28%) and Irish (12%).

English48.1%

Australian36.5%

Irish14.9%

Scottish14.6%

German6.7%

Italian3.0%

Dutch2.2%

Chinese1.1%

Indian0.9%

Greek0.5%

Language

People using another language at home4.7%

Language used at home

In Samford Valley, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Mandarin (0%) and Italian (0%).

English only92.4%

Mandarin0.3%

Italian0.3%

Hindi0.1%

Cantonese0.0%

Tagalog0.0%

Arabic0.0%

Vietnamese0.0%

Punjabi0.0%

Greek0.0%

Religion

People with no religion45.6%

Religious affiliation

In Samford Valley, the largest group is Christianity at 50%, followed by No religion (48%) and Buddhism (1%).

Christianity50%
No religion48%
Buddhism1%
Other religions0%
Hinduism0%
Islam0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1272.1%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher36.4%

Highest year of school

In Samford Valley, the largest group is Year 12 at 75%, followed by Year 10 (16%) and Year 11 (6%).

Year 1272.1%

Year 1015.9%

Year 115.3%

Year 9 or below3.2%

Highest qualification level

In Samford Valley, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 37%, followed by Certificate III / IV (23%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (19%).

Bachelor degree33.4%

Certificate III / IV21.1%

Advanced diploma / diploma16.9%

Postgraduate degree12.2%

Graduate diploma / certificate5.6%

Certificate I / II1.5%

Field of qualification

In Samford Valley, the largest group is Management & commerce at 21%, followed by Engineering & related (17%) and Society & culture (14%).

Management & commerce19.3%

Engineering & related16.2%

Society & culture12.6%

Health11.5%

Education9.3%

Architecture & building6.6%

Creative arts4.9%

Natural & physical sciences3.8%

Information technology3.4%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$978▲ +30.2%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,806▲ +33.4%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,976▲ +31.9%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week23.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week44.2%

Household income distribution

In Samford Valley, the largest group is $4,000 or more at 32%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (26%) and $650–$1,499 (19%).

$4,000 or more30.4%

$1,500–$2,99924.0%

$650–$1,49917.4%

$3,000–$3,99913.8%

Under $6508.3%

Personal income distribution

In Samford Valley, the largest group is Under $650 at 38%, followed by $650–$1,499 (27%) and $1,500–$2,999 (23%).

Under $65036.4%

$650–$1,49925.6%

$1,500–$2,99922.3%

$3,000 or more12.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition26.1%People with a mental health condition7.9%People needing help with daily activities3.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Samford Valley, the largest group is None at 72%, followed by One condition (20%) and Two conditions (6%).

None68.0%

One condition18.8%

Two conditions5.2%

Three or more2.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Samford Valley, the largest group is Other condition at 18%, followed by Mental health (18%) and Asthma (17%).

Other condition8.1%

Mental health7.9%

Asthma7.6%

Arthritis7.4%

Heart disease3.9%

Cancer3.8%

Diabetes2.7%

Lung condition1.5%

Stroke0.6%

Dementia0.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers22.4%People providing unpaid care15.1%People caring for children unpaid31.2%People who served in the Defence Force5.4%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework30.5%

Family & Households

Average household size3.0▼ -3.2%since 2011 One-parent families6.6%People living alone11.2%▲ +6.3%since 2011

Family composition

In Samford Valley, the largest group is Couples with children at 66%, followed by Couples without children (27%) and One-parent families (7%).

Couples with children66%
Couples without children27%
One-parent families7%
Other families0%

Household size

In Samford Valley, the largest group is 2 people at 36%, followed by 4 people (22%) and 3 people (16%).

2 people36.4%

4 people22.1%

3 people15.5%

1 person11.2%

5 people10.2%

6 or more4.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$495▲ +43.5%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,492▲ +12.8%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting7.0%Homes owned outright41.8%Separate (detached) houses97.2%Homes with three or more bedrooms91.4%▲ +1.2%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Samford Valley, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 49%, followed by Owned outright (42%) and Rented (7%).

Owned with a mortgage49%
Owned outright42%
Rented7%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Samford Valley, the largest group is Separate house at 97%, followed by Flat or apartment (1%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (1%).

Separate house97%
Flat or apartment1%
Townhouse / semi-detached1%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In Samford Valley, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 5 or more (25%) and 3 bedrooms (21%).

4 bedrooms45.6%

5 or more25.3%

3 bedrooms20.5%

2 bedrooms6.1%

1 bedroom1.9%

Studio / none0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In Samford Valley, the largest group is $350–$549 at 31%, followed by $550–$749 (26%) and $200–$349 (23%).

$350–$54927.9%

$550–$74923.2%

$200–$34920.4%

$750 or more15.4%

Under $2003.6%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Samford Valley, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 37%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (33%) and $1,000–$1,799 (18%).

$3,000 or more34.5%

$1,800–$2,99931.0%

$1,000–$1,79916.9%

Under $1,00011.7%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.8%▼ -31.3%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Samford Valley, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 44%, followed by 3 vehicles (21%) and 4 or more (18%).

2 vehicles43.9%

3 vehicles21.5%

4 or more18.2%

1 vehicle15.7%

No vehicle0.8%

How people get to work

In Samford Valley, the largest group is Car (driver) at 58%, followed by Worked at home (35%) and Car (passenger) (3%).

Car (driver)48.6%

Worked at home29.3%

Car (passenger)2.7%

Train1.6%

Walked1.3%

Bus0.2%

Bicycle0.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years31.1%Recent arrivals from overseas4.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.8%Labour-force participation65.3%Employed full-time57.6%

Industries people work in

In Samford Valley, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 15%, followed by Professional & technical (12%) and Construction (11%).

Health care & social assistance14.3%

Professional & technical11.5%

Construction10.9%

Education & training10.1%

Public administration & safety7.4%

Retail trade6.9%

Accommodation & food4.8%

Manufacturing4.1%

Transport & warehousing3.9%

Finance & insurance3.8%

Occupations people work in

In Samford Valley, the largest group is Professionals at 31%, followed by Managers (20%) and Clerical & administrative (13%).

Professionals30.7%

Managers20.0%

Clerical & administrative12.9%

Technicians & trades12.7%

Community & personal service9.1%

Sales workers6.0%

Labourers4.9%

Machinery operators & drivers2.4%

Areas within Samford Valley

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Nearby areas

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