Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Samford Village

2 km²

Samford Village is characterised by a highly educated population and somewhat more residents than usual.

📍 Samford Village, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population819▲ +8.9%since 2011 Median age48 yrs▲ +20.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.0%People aged 65 and over29.3%Children under 1521.0%People in a de facto relationship6.2%▼ -19.8%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Samford Village, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 30%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (27%) and Children (0–14) (21%).

Seniors (65+)29.3%

Older adults (45–64)26.3%

Children (0–14)21.0%

Young adults (25–44)14.2%

Youth (15–24)7.8%

Marital status

In Samford Village, the largest group is Married at 61%, followed by Never married (20%) and Divorced (8%).

Married61%
Never married20%
Divorced8%
Widowed8%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Samford Village, the largest group is Australia at 85%, followed by England (11%) and New Zealand (3%).

Australia75.3%

England9.4%

New Zealand2.7%

South Africa0.9%

Ancestry

In Samford Village, the largest group is English at 39%, followed by Australian (29%) and Irish (11%).

English49.9%

Australian36.9%

Irish14.4%

Scottish13.3%

German6.8%

Indian2.1%

Chinese1.2%

Italian1.2%

Dutch1.2%

Greek0.9%

Language

People using another language at home3.5%

Language used at home

In Samford Village, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Hindi (1%) and Arabic (1%).

English only93.5%

Hindi0.6%

Arabic0.5%

Religion

People with no religion43.0%

Religious affiliation

In Samford Village, the largest group is Christianity at 52%, followed by No religion (45%) and Islam (1%).

Christianity52%
No religion45%
Islam1%
Hinduism1%
Other religions1%
Buddhism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1263.4%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher30.5%

Highest year of school

In Samford Village, the largest group is Year 12 at 66%, followed by Year 10 (20%) and Year 11 (7%).

Year 1263.4%

Year 1019.2%

Year 116.9%

Year 9 or below6.6%

Highest qualification level

In Samford Village, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 36%, followed by Certificate III / IV (25%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (19%).

Bachelor degree30.0%

Certificate III / IV20.7%

Advanced diploma / diploma16.0%

Postgraduate degree9.6%

Graduate diploma / certificate7.0%

Field of qualification

In Samford Village, the largest group is Management & commerce at 23%, followed by Engineering & related (16%) and Education (14%).

Management & commerce20.9%

Engineering & related14.8%

Education13.1%

Society & culture11.7%

Health11.3%

Architecture & building6.6%

Creative arts3.5%

Natural & physical sciences3.3%

Information technology3.3%

Food, hospitality & personal services2.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$774▲ +18.5%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,696▲ +10.4%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,325▲ +7.7%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week17.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week30.4%

Household income distribution

In Samford Village, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 28%, followed by $4,000 or more (22%) and $1,500–$2,999 (20%).

$650–$1,49926.9%

$4,000 or more21.0%

$1,500–$2,99919.1%

Under $65018.1%

$3,000–$3,9999.4%

Personal income distribution

In Samford Village, the largest group is Under $650 at 44%, followed by $650–$1,499 (28%) and $1,500–$2,999 (19%).

Under $65042.5%

$650–$1,49927.5%

$1,500–$2,99918.9%

$3,000 or more8.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition29.5%People with a mental health condition7.6%People needing help with daily activities7.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Samford Village, the largest group is None at 69%, followed by One condition (21%) and Two conditions (6%).

None63.6%

One condition19.4%

Two conditions5.7%

Three or more4.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Samford Village, the largest group is Arthritis at 20%, followed by Other condition (15%) and Mental health (14%).

Arthritis10.6%

Other condition7.7%

Mental health7.6%

Heart disease7.4%

Asthma6.6%

Cancer4.4%

Diabetes4.0%

Lung condition2.7%

Stroke0.9%

Dementia0.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers25.5%People providing unpaid care16.7%People caring for children unpaid31.1%People who served in the Defence Force6.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework30.1%

Family & Households

Average household size2.6▼ -10.3%since 2011 One-parent families10.7%People living alone23.3%▲ +52.3%since 2011

Family composition

In Samford Village, the largest group is Couples with children at 60%, followed by Couples without children (29%) and One-parent families (11%).

Couples with children60%
Couples without children29%
One-parent families11%
Other families1%

Household size

In Samford Village, the largest group is 2 people at 35%, followed by 4 people (23%) and 1 person (23%).

2 people35.6%

4 people23.9%

1 person23.3%

3 people14.2%

5 people4.5%

6 or more1.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$605▲ +51.2%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,167▼ -16.7%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -30.0%since 2011 Households renting15.9%Homes owned outright44.0%Separate (detached) houses83.8%Homes with three or more bedrooms85.4%▼ -1.6%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Samford Village, the largest group is Owned outright at 44%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (28%) and Rented (16%).

Owned outright44%
Owned with a mortgage28%
Rented16%
Other tenure12%

Types of homes

In Samford Village, the largest group is Separate house at 85%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (13%) and Flat or apartment (2%).

Separate house85%
Townhouse / semi-detached13%
Flat or apartment2%

Bedrooms per home

In Samford Village, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 39%, followed by 3 bedrooms (31%) and 2 bedrooms (14%).

4 bedrooms39.8%

3 bedrooms32.0%

2 bedrooms14.2%

5 or more13.6%

1 bedroom3.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In Samford Village, the largest group is $550–$749 at 44%, followed by $350–$549 (37%) and $750 or more (19%).

$550–$74946.9%

$350–$54938.8%

$750 or more20.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Samford Village, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 45%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (27%) and $3,000 or more (24%).

$1,800–$2,99935.3%

$1,000–$1,79921.2%

$3,000 or more18.8%

Under $1,0003.5%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle5.2%▲ +25.4%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Samford Village, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 38%, followed by 1 vehicle (35%) and 3 vehicles (14%).

2 vehicles38.7%

1 vehicle35.4%

3 vehicles14.1%

4 or more7.2%

No vehicle5.2%

How people get to work

In Samford Village, the largest group is Car (driver) at 54%, followed by Worked at home (36%) and Walked (6%).

Car (driver)43.8%

Worked at home29.5%

Walked4.8%

Car (passenger)1.8%

Train1.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years40.3%Recent arrivals from overseas3.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate1.8%Labour-force participation52.0%Employed full-time56.5%

Industries people work in

In Samford Village, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 15%, followed by Education & training (13%) and Professional & technical (11%).

Health care & social assistance14.3%

Education & training12.2%

Professional & technical10.7%

Public administration & safety10.1%

Construction9.8%

Retail trade6.8%

Accommodation & food5.4%

Manufacturing4.5%

Administrative & support3.9%

Other services3.0%

Occupations people work in

In Samford Village, the largest group is Professionals at 30%, followed by Managers (21%) and Community & personal service (12%).

Professionals30.4%

Managers20.8%

Community & personal service12.2%

Technicians & trades10.4%

Clerical & administrative10.4%

Labourers7.4%

Sales workers5.4%

Machinery operators & drivers2.7%

Nearby areas

Samford Valley Yugar Camp Mountain Ferny Hills Draper Wights Mountain Closeburn Ferny Grove

👥 Demographics & Identity