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Point Samson WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Point Samson, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Point Samson WA is 249 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Point Samson is $1,545 per week ($80,340 per year). Median rent in Point Samson is $500 per week ($2,167 per month). Point Samson has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Point Samson has a population density of 11.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Point Samson is England. The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Point Samson is $1,950.

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Point Samson Population

residents (Census 2021)

Point Samson Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$1,545/wk

$80,340 per year

#103 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$500/wk

$2,167 per month

#576 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,950/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Point Samson Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.2% (128) Female 48.8% (122)

Population Density

11.0

people per km²

249 people · 22.6 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$3,708

Family income/wk

Point Samson Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Point Samson Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

41.3% 19 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

58.7% 27 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Point Samson Country of Birth

Australia

90.8%

England

9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Point Samson Religion

No Religion

57.4%

Catholic

13.6%

Not stated

12.4%

Anglican

5.8%

Christian (other)

4.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.1%

Uniting Church

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Point Samson Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

33.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Point Samson Languages Spoken at Home

Afrikaans

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Point Samson Employment

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Employed full-time

63.1% 101 people

⏰

Employed part-time

15.6% 25 people

🏠

Not in labour force

21.3% 34 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Point Samson Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

48.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

25.2%

Bachelor Degree

20.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.8%

Certificate I/II

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Point Samson Occupation

Professionals

19.8%

Managers

17.7%

Community & Personal Service

16.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.7%

Clerical & Administrative

14.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.3%

Labourers

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Point Samson Field of Study

Engineering

39.5%

Management & Commerce

13.6%

Education

12.3%

Architecture & Building

11.1%

Society & Culture

9.9%

Health

8.6%

Creative Arts

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Point Samson Dwelling Types

Separate house

94.9%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Point Samson Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.6%

$650-$799/wk

3.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

10.8%

$4,000+/wk

31.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Point Samson Marital Status

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Married

48.3% 97

↔️

Separated

2.5% 5

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Divorced

14.9% 30

👤

Never married

34.3% 69

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Point Samson Ancestry

English

32.4%

Australian

30.6%

Scottish

9.0%

Irish

7.2%

Other

5.8%

Italian

3.2%

Dutch

2.9%

German

2.9%

Maori

2.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.4%

Lebanese

1.1%

Polish

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Point Samson School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

34.1%

Secondary — Government

22.7%

Pre-school

18.2%

Vocational Education

11.4%

Primary — Catholic

6.8%

Secondary — Catholic

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Point Samson Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

0.7% 3

✅

No need for assistance

99.3% 434

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Point Samson Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

21.8% 39

—

Not a volunteer

78.2% 140

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Point Samson Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

29.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

35.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

35.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Point Samson How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.3%

Did not go to work

14.4%

Walked only

5.1%

Bus

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Point Samson Car Ownership

1 vehicle

27.7%

2 vehicles

53.0%

3 vehicles

10.8%

4+ vehicles

8.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Point Samson Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

13.8%

2 bedrooms

12.6%

3 bedrooms

46.0%

4 bedrooms

27.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Point Samson Population Mobility

19.7%

moved in the last year

49.5%

moved in the last 5 years

1.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

70.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Point Samson Indigenous Population

2.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

439

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Point Samson Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Stroke

Asthma

Cancer

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Point Samson Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.8%

$1-$149/wk

1.9%

$400-$499/wk

3.2%

$650-$799/wk

9.7%

$800-$999/wk

2.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

22.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.4%

$3,500+/wk

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Point Samson Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

49.1%

Couple — no children

40.5%

Couple — no children under 15

7.4%

One parent — no children under 15

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Point Samson Military Service

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Previously served

4.5% 8

👤

Never served

95.5% 169

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Point Samson Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

2.4% 4

—

Did not provide

97.6% 166

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Point Samson Children Ever Born

No children

38.5%

1 child

16.9%

2 children

30.8%

3 children

13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Point Samson When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Point Samson Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.0%

5–14 hours

30.2%

15–29 hours

15.7%

30+ hours

13.4%

Did not do domestic work

22.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Point Samson Household Size

1 person

26.7%

2 persons

41.1%

3 persons

12.2%

4 persons

10.0%

5 persons

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Point Samson Where Residents Moved From

Same address

171

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Point Samson Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.4%

Step family — no other children

13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Point Samson Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,478/wk

Median Rent $500/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Point Samson

Your weekly income

≈ $10,738/month

Median rent $500/wk

Left after rent $1,978/wk

Rent share 20.2%

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Point Samson vs State & National Average

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Brown Range

Pop: 125 Income: $680/wk Rent: $250/wk

Preston Settlement

Pop: 125 Income: $593/wk Rent: $150/wk

Beelerup

Pop: 126 Income: $949/wk Rent: $138/wk

Coonabidgee

Pop: 126 Income: $706/wk Rent: $370/wk

South Tammin

Pop: 126 Income: $945/wk Rent: $100/wk

Takalarup

Pop: 127 Income: $939/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Point Samson

What is the population of Point Samson WA?

The population of Point Samson WA is 249 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 11.0 people per km².Point Samson is ranked #6,426 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Point Samson?

The median personal income in Point Samson WA is $1,545 per week, or $80,340 per year.The median household income is $2,478 per week.Family income is $3,708 per week.Point Samson is ranked #103 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Point Samson?

Median rent in Point Samson WA is $500 per week ($2,167 per month).Rent represents 20.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Point Samson ranks #576 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Point Samson?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Point Samson WA is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Point Samson?

The median age in Point Samson WA is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Point Samson a good suburb to live in?

Point Samson is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 249.The median income is $1,545/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 51254. All dollar figures in AUD.