Samson

Samson is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

The population of Samson, based on analysis of ABS updates and AreaSearch validation, is estimated at around 2,047 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 166 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,881. The current figure is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 2,041 residents following examination of ABS ERP data released in June 2024 and address validation post-Census. This results in a density ratio of 1,878 persons per square kilometer, higher than the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Samson's growth rate of 8.8% since the Census is close to the national average of 8.9%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 75.0% of overall population gains recently, with all drivers being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 using a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 estimates, AreaSearch uses growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future demographic trends project above median population growth for the suburb, with an expected increase of 353 persons to reach a total of 2,041 by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 18.2% over 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Samson when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows around 2 new homes approved annually in Samson over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 13 homes. As of FY-26, 1 approval has been recorded. This results in approximately 15 new residents arriving per year for each dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25.

However, supply is substantially lagging demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. New dwellings are developed at an average value of $557,000, higher than regional norms due to quality-focused development. Compared to Greater Perth, Samson has 76.0% fewer construction approvals per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties, although recent activity has intensified. Nationally, Samson's construction levels are also below average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New building activity comprises 67.0% detached dwellings and 33.0% medium to high-density housing, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments.

This shift addresses reduced availability of development sites and changing lifestyle demands and affordability requirements, differing from the current housing mix of 86.0% houses. Samson has around 315 people per dwelling approval, indicating a developing market. By 2041, Samson is expected to grow by 373 residents (AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Samson has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

No infrastructure projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to impact the area. Key projects include Kwinana Freeway Upgrade from Roe Highway to Safety Bay Road, Kardinya Park Shopping Centre Redevelopment, Kardinya District Centre Activity Centre Plan, and New Women and Babies Hospital.

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Employment conditions in Samson remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Samson has a skilled workforce with notable representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 5.3%, with an estimated employment growth of 4.6% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, 1,118 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.4% higher than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Samson is lower at 61.6%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key industries for employment among residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Samson has a particular specialization in education & training, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

Conversely, mining is under-represented at 5.1% of Samson's workforce compared to Greater Perth's 7.0%. The area appears to have limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 4.6% while labour force grew by 5.6%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 1.0 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 3.7% and labour force growth of 3.8%, with a smaller increase in unemployment rate of 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 offer insights into potential future demand within Samson. These projections estimate that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates across industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Samson's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localized population projections.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

Samson has a median taxpayer income of $49,807 and an average income of $69,351 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is higher than the national average, differing from Greater Perth's median income of $58,380 and average income of $78,020. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $56,880 (median) and $79,199 (average), based on a 14.2% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. Census data indicates household income ranks at the 55th percentile ($1,833 weekly), with personal income at the 39th percentile. Income distribution shows that 30.1% of the population (616 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, consistent with surrounding regions' trends of 32.0%. After housing costs, residents retain 87.9% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking in the 6th decile.

Samson is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Samson's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 86.4% houses and 13.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Perth metro's 61.2% houses and 38.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Samson stood at 48.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 40.2% and rented ones at 10.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, below Perth metro's average of $2,167. Median weekly rent in Samson was $380, slightly higher than Perth metro's $379. Nationally, Samson's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,950 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were also higher at $380 against the national figure of $375.

Samson has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 72.5% of all households, including 34.1% couples with children, 30.1% couples without children, and 7.1% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 27.5%, with lone person households at 24.9% and group households making up 2.9%. The median household size is 2.5 people, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.3.

Samson performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

The area's university qualification rate is 25.7%, considerably lower than the SA3 area average of 45.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 17.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 36.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificates at 25.0%. A significant 23.8% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, including 8.1% in primary, 6.6% in secondary, and 5.0% in tertiary education.

Educational institutions include Seton Catholic College and Samson Primary School, serving a total of 1,410 students. The area's socio-educational conditions are above average (ICSEA: 1055). It functions as an education hub with 68.9 school places per 100 residents, much higher than the regional average of 19.8, attracting students from nearby communities.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Samson has 14 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 8 different routes that together facilitate 802 weekly passenger trips. Samson's transport accessibility is rated good, with residents on average being 202 meters from the nearest stop.

The service frequency across all routes averages 114 trips per day, equating to about 57 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Samson is lower than average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Samson faces significant health challenges, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 55% of the total population (~1,120 people) have private health cover, compared to 67.0% across Greater Perth.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, impacting 11.0% and 6.8% of residents respectively. 66.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.6% across Greater Perth. 25.6% of residents are aged 65 and over (524 people), higher than the 20.7% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Samson was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Samson's population showed high diversity, with 15.7% speaking a language other than English at home and 30.0% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Samson, making up 56.7%, compared to 39.0% across Greater Perth. The top three ancestry groups were English (29.3%), Australian (23.3%), and Italian (11.1%).

Notably, Croatian (2.0%) and French (0.8%) were overrepresented in Samson compared to regional averages of 1.4% and 1.0%, respectively. South African ancestry was also higher at 0.7%.

Samson hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Samson is 45 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and also considerably older than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Samson has a higher proportion of residents aged 65-74 (13.7%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.1%). According to the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 8.1% to 9.0% of Samson's population, while the 45 to 54 age group has decreased from 10.5% to 9.7%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Samson's age structure. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 67%, reaching 307 people from 184. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 62% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age groups are projected to decrease in number.