Suburb profile · Greater Perth
Samson has an estimated 2,059 residents, up 9.5% since the 2021 Census, with 21 projects tracked in the area around Samson.
Updated 15 Oct 2026.
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Located 14 kilometres south-southwest of the Perth CBD, the suburb of Samson had an estimated population of around 2,059 as of Aug 2026. This figure is an AreaSearch estimate of Estimated Resident Population (ERP), derived from aggregated SA2-level ERP counts released yearly and national address file data updated each quarter. The suburb has grown by 178 people (9.5%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded 1,881 residents, and its expansion patterns have been limited.
Economically, the workforce features a notable utilities employment base, elevated education employment, a pronounced presence in arts and recreation, and a substantial focus on mining. Outright home ownership is strong, and the area has a high proportion of married families. Residents are comparatively older, with a median age of 45, which shapes the suburb's overall character.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Located 14 kilometres south-southwest of the Perth CBD, the suburb of Samson had an estimated population of around 2,059 as of Aug 2026. This figure is an AreaSearch estimate of Estimated Resident Population (ERP), derived from aggregated SA2-level ERP counts released yearly and national address file data updated each quarter. The suburb has grown by 178 people (9.5%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded 1,881 residents, and its expansion patterns have been limited.
Economically, the workforce features a notable utilities employment base, elevated education employment, a pronounced presence in arts and recreation, and a substantial focus on mining. Outright home ownership is strong, and the area has a high proportion of married families. Residents are comparatively older, with a median age of 45, which shapes the suburb's overall character.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 2,063 in 2006 and 2,059 in 2025. The Aug 2026 estimate (ABS June 2025 base) is the same.
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 55 to 64, 14%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 30.1%.
Samson ranks in the 79th percentile nationally for transport & access and the 63rd for infrastructure drivers.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Samson is $760 a week, for the 12 months to Sep 2026 and 9% above Greater Perth.
9% above Greater Perth on median weekly rent
The change over 12 months, by dwelling type, is charted in Full.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $760 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Fremantle | $786 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Perth - South West | $713 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Perth | $696 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, WA | $687 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 |
AreaSearch tracks 21 projects in and around Samson, 7 of them under construction.
Award-winning sustainable residential redevelopment of the former Hamilton Senior High School site by DevelopmentWA. The project will deliver around 300 homes across a mix of lot types with extensive retained trees, parks, nature play areas and waterwise infrastructure.
Boutique house and land estate by Yolk Property Group overlooking Alan Edwards Park and near Frank Cann parkland. Civil works and home builds are underway with most lots sold and a small number of park front survey strata lots and turnkey homes still available. Close to Murdoch University, Fiona Stanley Hospital and the Kardinya Park shopping precinct.
Installation of new traffic signals, on-road bicycle lanes, pedestrian path and crossing facilities to improve safety at the boundary intersection jointly managed by the Cities of Melville and Cockburn.
Replacement of the demolished pedestrian and cyclist bridge over Stock Road to reconnect Hamilton Hill and Coolbellup. Main Roads WA notes planning review for the future of Stock Road is underway (including pier locations and environmental reviews) with the planning review expected to complete by mid-2026.
A $250 million all-electric medium-density community at Beaconsfield featuring 206 architecturally designed one to three-storey townhouses with one to four bedrooms.
Proposed mixed use development on the former Palmyra Bowling Club site, comprising 98 apartments above ground floor commercial tenancies, delivering new housing and local shops close to Fremantle in partnership between 10 Development and DevelopmentWA.
Stage 2 of the $65 million redevelopment was completed in December 2025, transforming the site into a modern mixed-use precinct. Improvements include an expanded 3,790sqm Coles, a new fresh food market, a three-level 550-bay car park, and a major medical and wellness hub. A new signalised intersection on South Street is scheduled to open by March 2026.
A $1.8 billion WA Government project delivering a new 274-bed Women and Babies Hospital at 11 Robin Warren Drive, Murdoch, within the Fiona Stanley Hospital precinct. It will replace King Edward Memorial Hospital and provide maternity, gynaecology and neonatal services.
A 47-hectare coastal masterplanned community being developed by DevelopmentWA on former industrial land as part of the broader Cockburn Coast Redevelopment Area, located 4km south of Fremantle.
City of Cockburn completed a $1.3 million upgrade and extension of the Goodchild Park clubrooms in 2022, adding two new unisex change rooms, an umpire's room, a first aid room, a universal accessible public toilet, storage upgrades, and improvements to kitchen and clubroom spaces.
The proposal focuses on improving transport capacity and modal options along corridors connecting Murdoch and Cockburn Central to Fremantle to address growing congestion from population growth and high car-dependency.
A completed masterplanned residential community by Cedar Woods featuring a mix of apartments, townhouses and house-and-land packages immediately adjacent to Palmyra town centre.:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
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Estimated completion year of the 12 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2026 2, 2027 3, 2028 2, 2029 1, 2030 1, 2031 1, 2032 1, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 1. 1 have no completion year.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABS building approvals | 3.1 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 42nd percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 6 | ABS building approvals | 13th percentile nationally |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of Samson include: Kardinya District Centre Precinct Structure Plan (Approved); Orthonova Orthopaedic Hospital (Construction); New Women and Babies Hospital (Construction); Kwinana Freeway Upgrade (Roe Highway to Safety Bay Road) (Planning); and METRONET High Capacity Signalling Project (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the suburb of Samson spans multiple sectors including Transport & Logistics, Health & Medical, and Sports & Recreation, among others.
Infrastructure development activity impacting the suburb of Samson currently ranks below national averages at the 33rd percentile.
On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is lower than average in Samson compared with local real estate markets nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of Samson area has seen 11 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of Samson's current population of 2,059 has been supported by 6 approvals on average over recent years.
The suburb of Samson has seen 3.1 approval per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 7.4 approvals in Greater Perth. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 372 people in the suburb of Samson, compared to one for every 118 in Greater Perth.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of Samson's approval levels have been significantly below the yearly average of 6, showing a notable downturn in recent development.
Over the past five years, the population in the suburb of Samson has grown by approximately 115 people, while 31 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 3.7 people added for each new dwelling approval. This high ratio suggests strong population growth relative to housing supply, potentially indicating unmet housing demand.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
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.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,059 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +9.5% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 66th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 1,886 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 68th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +1.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +0.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 1,881 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 178 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +1.8% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +1.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 1.09 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of Samson was estimated to be approximately 2,059 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 2,059 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of Samson has added approximately 178 people and shown a 9.46% increase from the 1,881 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of Samson is estimated at 1,889 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of Samson has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.1% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of Samson is driven by: Overseas migration (75.0%), Natural increase (18.0%), Interstate migration (7.000000000000001%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 75.0% of overall population gains.
Samson hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 80th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 15.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 21.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 49.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 45 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 4.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 11.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 9.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 12.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 13.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 9.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 14.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 13.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 9.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 2.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of Samson at 45 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 45 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 45 years as at August 2026, Samson is 8 years older than the Greater Perth 2021 Census average (37 years) and 7 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of Samson compared to the Greater Perth region is the 65 - 74 group, making up 13.2% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of Samson compared to the Greater Perth region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 12.0% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the suburb of Samson show significant variance compared to Greater Perth. The most over-represented age groups are 75-84 year-olds (9.2% vs 5.5%) and 65-74 year-olds (13.2% vs 8.5%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 15.8% of the population in the suburb of Samson as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 25.3% of the population in the suburb of Samson as at August 2026.
Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $55,118 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 33rd percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $75,251 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,833 | 2021 Census, weekly | 55th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $752 | 2021 Census, weekly | 39th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 26.4% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,207 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 25.6% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Samson is approximately $58,998. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $55,118.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Samson is approximately $80,549. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $75,251.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Samson is approximately $58,998 compared to $68,556 in Greater Perth. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $55,118 and $64,047 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Samson is approximately $80,549 compared to $90,565 in Greater Perth. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $75,251 and $84,609 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of Samson's households (~30.1% / 220 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of Samson is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 30.1% of households. In comparison, Greater Perth's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 32.0% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of Samson is $1,833/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of Samson is $2,207/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of Samson is $752/wk.
AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-24 reveals that income in the suburb of Samson is above the national average, with the median assessed at $55,118 while the average income stands at $75,251. This contrasts to Greater Perth's figures of a median income of $64,047 and an average income of $84,609. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 7.04% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $58,998 (median) and $80,549 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of Samson is $6,979 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of Samson's disposable income is $6,979 compared to $6,842 for Greater Perth, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Employment performance in Samson has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 65.1% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 1,068 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 1,682 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 1,127 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of Samson has approximately 1,068 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 5.2%. The unemployment rate is moderate, indicating some available workforce capacity. Employment indicators are below the national average, suggesting room for improvement.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of Samson stands at 5.2%, which is 1.0 percentage points above Greater Perth's rate of 4.2%. This higher unemployment rate may indicate local labour market challenges. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of Samson is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (15.4% of employment), education & training (13.7%), and construction (10.6%). Other significant employers include retail trade and professional & technical.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of Samson has experienced a decline in employment, with total jobs decreasing while the labour force decreased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Perth saw employment increased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of Samson is 65.1%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This healthy participation rate reflects good employment opportunities and workforce engagement. The local rate trailing the Greater Perth average of 69.9%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Greater Perth.
The suburb of Samson shows notable specialisation in education & training, which employs 13.7% of the local workforce compared to 9.2% across Greater Perth. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector.
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The suburb of Samson's employment market shows below-average performance in national comparisons. While employment opportunities exist, the area faces more challenges than many other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region experienced 4.5% growth, ranking 12th out of 37 regions nationally.
Samson ranks slightly above average for education relative to locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and academic performance metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 17.6% | 2021 Census | 52nd percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 4.6% | 2021 Census | 46th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 25.7% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 25.0% | 2021 Census | 50th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 3.5% | 2021 Census | 77th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 11.1% | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 38.2% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 23.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 5.0% | 2021 Census | 58th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 8.1% | 2021 Census | 17th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 6.6% | 2021 Census | 22nd percentile nationally |
25.7% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Samson have university qualifications, compared to 30.1% in Greater Perth.
38.2% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Samson have no formal qualifications, compared to 35.6% in Greater Perth.
The suburb of Samson ranks in the 59th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of Samson are: Certificate (25.0%), Bachelor Degree (17.6%), Advanced Diploma (11.1%).
23.8% of the population in the suburb of Samson is currently engaged in formal education, including 8.1% in primary school, 6.6% in secondary school, 5.0% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the suburb of Samson is 1055, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 2 schools within the suburb of Samson, with a combined enrollment of approximately 1,410 students.
The suburb of Samson includes 1 primary school, 1 secondary school.
Samson features high concentrations of couples without children but relatively few single parent families, with a smaller average household size than Greater Perth.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.5 people | 2021 Census | 53rd percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 24.9% | 2021 Census | 49th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 34.1% | 2021 Census | 62nd percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 30.1% | 2021 Census | 71st percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 7.1% | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 2.9% | 2021 Census | 53rd percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 730 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 799 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 72.5% | 2021 Census | 56th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.7 per family | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of Samson had 730 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 9.5% to an estimated 799 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of Samson is 2.5 people. This compares to 2.6 in Greater Perth and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 72.5% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (24.9%), group households (2.9%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 529 family households, couples with children account for 34.1% of all households, couples without children at home 30.1%, and single parent families 7.1%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Perth, the suburb of Samson shows distinct household patterns. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the suburb of Samson have an average of 1.7 children, slightly above the Greater Perth average of 1.6. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 52.2% of the adult population are currently married, while 31.4% have never married. This compares to 47.6% married and 36.1% never married across Greater Perth.
Single-person households represent 24.9% of all households in the suburb of Samson, similar to the average for Greater Perth of 24.9%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 2.9% of households, slightly below the Greater Perth average of 3.5%.
The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Samson was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 30.0% | 2021 Census | 64th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 15.7% | 2021 Census | 55th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 84.3% | 2021 Census | 44th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 89.7% | 2021 Census | 73rd percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 70.0% | 2021 Census | 36th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.6% | 2021 Census | 26th percentile nationally |
Samson was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 15.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 30.0% born overseas.
The main religion in Samson was found to be Christianity, which makes up 56.7% of people in Samson. This compares to 45.0% across Greater Perth.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Samson are English, comprising 29.3% of the population, Australian, comprising 23.3% of the population, and Italian, comprising 11.1% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Perth's 4.2%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Croatian is notably overrepresented at 2.0% of Samson (vs 0.8% across Greater Perth), French at 0.8% (vs 0.5%) and South African at 0.7% (vs 1.0%).
30.0% of the suburb of Samson population was born overseas, compared to 37.7% across Greater Perth.
15.7% of the population in the suburb of Samson speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 22.0% in Greater Perth.
0.6% of the suburb of Samson population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.4% in Greater Perth.
89.7% of the suburb of Samson population holds citizenship, compared to 83.0% in Greater Perth.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Samson is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 10.9% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 48.8% | 2021 Census | 89th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 86.4% | 2021 Census | 52nd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,950 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 59th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 40.2% | 2021 Census | 67th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 12.6% | 2021 Census | 65th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $380 | 2021 Census, weekly | 55th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 20.7% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 50th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 24.5% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 55th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.7 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 23rd percentile nationally |
In the suburb of Samson, 48.8% of homes are owned outright, 40.2% are owned with a mortgage, and 10.9% are rented.
According to the latest data, 86.4% of dwellings in the suburb of Samson are houses.
In the suburb of Samson, 1.0% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 12.6% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of Samson stands at 48.8%, compared to 29.3% in Greater Perth.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of Samson is $1,950, compared to $1,907 in Greater Perth.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of Samson is $963, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of Samson, households with mortgages typically spend 24.5% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 20.7% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of Samson is 0.7, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of Samson shows mortgage holders spending 24.5% of income on repayments (vs 23.6% in Greater Perth), while renters spend 20.7% of income on rent (vs 18.8% in Greater Perth).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of Samson consists of 86.4% detached houses, 12.6% semi-detached dwellings, 1.0% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Samson consumes approximately 12.1% of median household income ($7,937 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
No recent development applications are recorded for this area.
Health in Samson: private health cover 55.2%, no long-term health condition 66.3%.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 55.2% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 58th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 66.3% | 2021 Census | 33rd percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 5.5% | 2021 Census | 53rd percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 77.8% | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 1.2% | 2021 Census | 48th percentile nationally |
Around 55.2% of people in the suburb of Samson are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.1% in Greater Perth.
In the suburb of Samson, 5.5% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 4.6% of people in Greater Perth require similar assistance.
6.8% of people in the suburb of Samson are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.8% of the population across Greater Perth is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 5.8% of the suburb of Samson population, while in Greater Perth, 4.0% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
5.1% of people in the suburb of Samson have heart disease. Across Greater Perth,3.3% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of Samson, 55.2% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Perth sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.1%.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 79 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 79th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 17 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 17th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 859 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 32nd percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 120 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 8 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.6 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 7.6% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 17 public transport stops within the suburb of Samson.
The suburb of Samson has 859 weekly trips across 8 routes, averaging 122 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 202 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 425 m away and the nearest school 476 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 17 stops nearby, 859 weekly trips, access rating 79 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 50 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 50th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 425 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 476 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 617 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 650 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest GP | 654 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 691 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 1.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 1.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 1.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 4.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 5.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
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06About this profile
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On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is lower than average in Samson compared with local real estate markets nationally.
Samson has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 33rd percentile nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Median rent in Samson is $760 a week for the 12 months to Sep 2026.
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.
Samson hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average.
Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis.
Employment performance in Samson has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally.
Samson ranks slightly above average for education relative to locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and academic performance metrics.
Samson features high concentrations of couples without children but relatively few single parent families, with a smaller average household size than Greater Perth.
The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Samson was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
Samson is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Health in Samson: private health cover 55.2%, no long-term health condition 66.3%.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be in line with the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Samson has an estimated 2,059 residents, up 9.5% since the 2021 Census, with 21 projects tracked in the area around Samson.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 15 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Samson.
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Refreshed . Rents to Sep 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026 and taxable income FY 2024. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL51322). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries (suburb-style geography). SAL represents commonly-known suburb names used in addresses, while Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census and statistical reporting. Even when sharing the same name, SAL and SA2 boundaries often cover different geographic areas with different populations.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, infrastructure projects, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Samson from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Samson with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
