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Samaria VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Samaria, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Samaria VIC is 57 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Samaria is $857 per week ($44,564 per year). Median rent in Samaria is $163 per week ($706 per month). Samaria has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Samaria has a population density of 1.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (67% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Samaria is $1,083.

There were 2 recorded offences in Samaria in 2025-25, a rate of 35 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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📍 Samaria, Victoria — 36.8069°S, 146.0786°E

Crime: Low Med High

Samaria Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Samaria Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$857/wk
$44,564 per year
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Median Rent
$163/wk
$706 per month
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Median Age
54years
16 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,083/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Samaria Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (30) Female 50.0% (30)

Population Density

1.5
people per km²
57 people · 39.1 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,812
Family income/wk

Samaria Age Distribution

10-14
25-29
35-39
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Samaria Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
77.8% 14 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
22.2% 4 dwellings

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

Samaria Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Samaria Religion

No Religion
66.7%
Catholic
16.7%
Uniting Church
10.4%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Samaria Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
55.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
20.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
17.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.7%

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

Samaria Employment

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Employed full-time
38.8% 19 people
⏰
Employed part-time
14.3% 7 people
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Not in labour force
46.9% 23 people

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

Samaria Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
45.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
37.5%
Bachelor Degree
16.7%

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

Samaria Occupation

Managers
43.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.8%
Community & Personal Service
18.8%
Labourers
18.8%

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

Samaria Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
66.7%
Engineering
33.3%

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

Samaria Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Samaria Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
33.3%
$500-$649/wk
33.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Samaria Marital Status

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Married
68.8% 33
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Divorced
6.3% 3
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Never married
25.0% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Samaria Ancestry

English
39.4%
Australian
33.3%
Irish
15.2%
Scottish
7.6%
Italian
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Samaria School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt
100.0%

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

Samaria Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
6.7% 6
✅
No need for assistance
93.3% 83

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

Samaria Volunteering

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Volunteer
29.8% 14
—
Not a volunteer
70.2% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Samaria Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Samaria How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
85.0%
Did not go to work
15.0%

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

Samaria Car Ownership

1 vehicle
26.7%
2 vehicles
26.7%
3 vehicles
30.0%
4+ vehicles
16.7%

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

Samaria Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
22.7%
3 bedrooms
77.3%

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

Samaria Population Mobility

14.5%
moved in the last year
43.6%
moved in the last 5 years
3.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
59.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Samaria Indigenous Population

5.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
6
Indigenous residents
101
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Samaria Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
3
Mental health
3

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

Samaria Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
20.0%
$150-$299/wk
11.1%
$400-$499/wk
6.7%
$500-$649/wk
8.9%
$800-$999/wk
11.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Samaria Family Structure

Couple — no children
51.2%
Couple — children under 15
25.6%
Couple — no children under 15
23.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Samaria Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
36.0% 18
—
Did not provide
64.0% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Samaria Children Ever Born

No children
42.9%
1 child
57.1%

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

Samaria When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
4

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

Samaria Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.8%
5–14 hours
18.5%
15–29 hours
31.5%
30+ hours
5.6%
Did not do domestic work
29.6%

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

Samaria Household Size

1 person
27.3%
2 persons
40.9%
3 persons
13.6%
4 persons
18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Samaria Where Residents Moved From

Same address
47
Moved from VIC
4
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

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

Samaria Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Samaria Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2 total

Break & Enter
1
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Samaria Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $163/wk
Rent-to-Income 14.5%

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

If you earn X in Samaria

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $163/wk
Left after rent $962/wk
Rent share 14.5%

Samaria vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Brenanah
Pop: 29 Income: $371/wk Rent: $125/wk
Brodribb River
Pop: 29 Income: $537/wk Rent: $735/wk
Bungeet
Pop: 29 Income: $724/wk
Ensay North
Pop: 29 Income: $774/wk
Glenlogie
Pop: 29 Income: $743/wk
Hilgay
Pop: 29 Income: $725/wk Rent: $222/wk

Compare Samaria

Samaria vs Brenanah →Samaria vs Brodribb River →Samaria vs Bungeet →Samaria vs Ensay North →

Frequently Asked Questions About Samaria

What is the population of Samaria VIC?

The population of Samaria VIC is 57 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Samaria?

The median personal income in Samaria VIC is $857 per week, or $44,564 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,812 per week.

How much is rent in Samaria?

Median rent in Samaria VIC is $163 per week ($706 per month).Rent represents 14.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Samaria?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Samaria VIC is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Samaria?

The median age in Samaria VIC is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Samaria a good suburb to live in?

Samaria is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 57.The median income is $857/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.5% 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: 22228. All dollar figures in AUD.