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Suburb Intelligence Report

Mount Samson 4520

Western MBRC — rural/residential forest · City of Moreton Bay · Named after nearby Mount Samson peak

18.5 km²·4 parks (5%)·Walk Score 10/100 · Car-Dependent
1,018
Population (2021)
$1,200,000
Median house price
+10%
YoY growth
$660/week
Median house rent
2.8%
Rental yield
0.8%
Vacancy rate

At a glance

Mount Samson in the rolling hills behind Dayboro, a pocket of acreage properties and rural retreats that feels a hundred kilometres from the city rather than the thirty it actually is. The Mount Samson Cafe is a destination in itself ? the kind of country cafe that city folk daydream about. Real estate here is about the land and the views, not the house, with properties climbing into the hills and commanding prices that reflect the scarcity of this kind of lifestyle close to Brisbane.

Crime is 40% lower than QLD average (break-ins vs QLD) and violent crime is 30% lower than QLD average. Population of 1,018 (2021), growing +5%.

Infrastructure Map

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🚌 Bus services available🏫 1 nearby schools🛒 2 shopping options🏗️ 1 active development sites🌳 4 parks

People & Demographics

Mount Samson has a median age of 40 and 78%. Population +5%. Projected: Projected ~1000–2000 by 2036.

Around national median
Queensland — 5th decile
85%
Owner-occupied
Professionals
Top occupation
2.7 people
Avg household
Diversity Index
22%
Top Ancestries
English (30%) · Australian (28%) · New Zealand (4%)

Education

NAPLAN context below. For detailed school-level NAPLAN scores and trend data, visit MySchool (myschool.edu.au).

No schools within Mount Samson itself. See nearby schools below.
🚗 Nearby high-performing schools

These top-rated schools are a short drive from Mount Samson.

Dayboro State School · Primary (P–6) · Public
Small rural school
Dayboro · ~8 min drive

Walkability & Amenities

10/ 100 · Car-Dependent
  • 4 parks incl. Mt Samson Reserve
  • 1 per 250 across playgrounds, sports fields, bushland reserves
  • Dayboro Village — 8 min
  • Samford — 15 min

Transport

No train station within the suburb — bus services provide public transport connections.

  • ~35 min by car
  • ~50 min via Mt Samson Rd
  • Limited

Property — Houses

$1,200,000
Median price
+10%
YoY growth
+3%
Quarterly growth
+50%
5-year growth
~8.5%
Annual compound
8
Sales volume (12mo)
40–60
Days on market
85%
Owner-occupied

Property — Units

$450,000
Median price
+10%
YoY growth
+3.5%
Quarterly growth
20
Sales volume (12mo)
20–28 avg
Days on market

Rental Market

🏠 House rental

$660/week
Median rent
2.8%
Gross yield
+7%
Rent growth (YoY)
+1.5%
Rent growth (QoQ)

🏢 Unit rental

$400/week
Median rent
4.6%
Gross yield
+7.5%
Rent growth (YoY)
Demand indicators
Vacancy rate: 0.8%
Steady — corridor with amenity and transport

Safety & Crime Intelligence

Crime score: 18/100 severity rank (0 = no crime) — significantly safer than QLD & national benchmarks across most categories.

40% lower than QLD average
Break-ins vs QLD avg
28% lower than national average
Break-ins vs national
35% lower than QLD average
Vehicle theft vs QLD
30% lower than QLD average
Violent crime vs QLD
Trend (2020–2024, all crimes declining):
Break-ins −5% (2020–24) · Vehicle theft −15% (2020–24) · Violent −4.5% (2020–24)
Chance of violent crime victimisation: 1 in 200 (vs QLD 1 in 123, AU 1 in 89)

Flood & Environmental Risk

Low. High — heavily treed. Always verify your specific property:

  • Check Moreton Bay Flood Viewer
  • Council flood planning overlay may apply
  • Insurance: check with provider — flood premiums vary by specific lot

Development & Infrastructure Pipeline

Mount Samson has active development projects shaping the suburb's future.

Mount Samson Acreage Estate
Established acreage lifestyle community
Infrastructure
  • Mount Samson — scenic foothills
  • D'Aguilar National Park nearby
Population projection: Projected ~1000–2000 by 2036
Source: Council growth strategy + QLD Government projections

Investor Summary

~8.5%
Annual capital growth
2.8%
House rental yield
Units: 4.6%
0.8%
Vacancy rate
Strong landlord market
+7%
Rent growth (YoY)
Units: +7.5%
10
Walk Score /100
📈 Median house price trajectory (2021–2025)
$680k$840k$1000k$1160k$1320k$800k2021$920k2022$1.02M2023$1.12M2024$1.2M2025

Recent Sales

Updated: May 2026 · Public property records + market estimates
Last 3 months of recorded sales. Market data refreshes monthly.
DatePropertyPrice
May 2026 — 1 sale
May 20265br acreage, 22 Mt Samson Rd$1,680,000
Data sourced from public property recordsView all sold listings ↗
  • Investor profile: Premium acreage lifestyle
  • Demand indicator: Low stock, niche demand
  • Gentrification risk: Low
  • Subdivision potential: High
Intelligence sources: ABS Census 2021 · QPS Crime Statistics (via OpenStats/RedSuburbs) · MySchool / ACARA NAPLAN · Council flood mapping · WalkScore.com · QLD Government population projections · TransLink GTFS. Property data indicative — verify with current sales. This report is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Always conduct independent due diligence.

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