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Sampson Flat SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Sampson Flat, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Sampson Flat SA is 147 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sampson Flat is $900 per week ($46,800 per year). Median rent in Sampson Flat is $225 per week ($975 per month). Sampson Flat has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Sampson Flat has a population density of 8.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Sampson Flat is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sampson Flat is $2,167.

There were 5 recorded offences in Sampson Flat in 2025-26, a rate of 34 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (2 offences).

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Sampson Flat Population

residents (Census 2021)

Sampson Flat Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$900/wk

$46,800 per year

#2120 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$225/wk

$975 per month

#6923 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Sampson Flat Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.0% (74) Female 49.0% (71)

Population Density

8.8

people per km²

147 people · 16.7 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,343

Family income/wk

Sampson Flat Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Sampson Flat Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

49.0% 24 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

51.0% 25 dwellings

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

Sampson Flat Country of Birth

Australia

86.3%

England

13.7%

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

Sampson Flat Religion

No Religion

47.1%

Anglican

11.8%

Catholic

11.0%

Lutheran

8.8%

Christian (other)

8.1%

Baptist

8.1%

Pentecostal

2.9%

Uniting Church

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Sampson Flat Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

70.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

14.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

12.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.0%

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

Sampson Flat Employment

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Employed full-time

43.4% 49 people

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Employed part-time

23.0% 26 people

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Not in labour force

33.6% 38 people

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

Sampson Flat Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

37.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

25.4%

Certificate III/IV

23.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.5%

Postgraduate Degree

6.0%

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

Sampson Flat Occupation

Professionals

32.0%

Managers

26.0%

Community & Personal Service

18.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

10.0%

Sales Workers

8.0%

Clerical & Administrative

6.0%

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

Sampson Flat Field of Study

Society & Culture

23.1%

Engineering

15.4%

Education

15.4%

Health

13.5%

Management & Commerce

11.5%

Creative Arts

7.7%

Agriculture & Environment

7.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.8%

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

Sampson Flat Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Sampson Flat Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

31.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

14.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

22.9%

$4,000+/wk

22.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Sampson Flat Marital Status

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Married

64.2% 77

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Divorced

2.5% 3

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Widowed

3.3% 4

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Never married

30.0% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Sampson Flat Ancestry

English

36.8%

Australian

24.0%

Irish

11.3%

German

6.9%

Other

5.4%

Russian

4.4%

Scottish

4.4%

Italian

2.0%

Welsh

2.0%

Maltese

1.5%

Polish

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Sampson Flat School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

30.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

30.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

26.9%

Pre-school

11.5%

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

Sampson Flat Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.7% 8

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No need for assistance

97.3% 285

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

Sampson Flat Volunteering

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Volunteer

19.6% 22

—

Not a volunteer

80.4% 90

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Sampson Flat Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

30.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

30.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Sampson Flat How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.9%

Did not go to work

15.8%

Car (passenger)

5.3%

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

Sampson Flat Car Ownership

1 vehicle

16.3%

2 vehicles

34.7%

3 vehicles

28.6%

4+ vehicles

20.4%

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

Sampson Flat Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

10.9%

3 bedrooms

39.1%

4 bedrooms

30.4%

5 bedrooms

19.6%

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

Sampson Flat Population Mobility

14.5%

moved in the last year

32.4%

moved in the last 5 years

2.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

67.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Sampson Flat Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

285

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Sampson Flat Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Heart disease

Arthritis

Mental health

Cancer

Diabetes

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

Sampson Flat Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.2%

$1-$149/wk

3.4%

$150-$299/wk

4.5%

$400-$499/wk

5.7%

$500-$649/wk

3.4%

$650-$799/wk

3.4%

$800-$999/wk

9.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.4%

$3,500+/wk

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Sampson Flat Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

45.8%

Couple — no children

28.2%

Couple — no children under 15

23.7%

One parent — no children under 15

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Sampson Flat Military Service

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Previously served

3.5% 4

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Never served

96.5% 109

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Sampson Flat Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

18.8% 21

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Did not provide

81.3% 91

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Sampson Flat Children Ever Born

No children

34.8%

2 children

13.0%

3 children

52.2%

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

Sampson Flat When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

2001–2010

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

Sampson Flat Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.0%

5–14 hours

32.8%

15–29 hours

19.0%

30+ hours

13.8%

Did not do domestic work

9.5%

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

Sampson Flat Household Size

1 person

25.0%

2 persons

36.1%

3 persons

11.1%

4 persons

16.7%

5 persons

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Sampson Flat Where Residents Moved From

Same address

124

Moved from SA

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

Sampson Flat Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

79.2%

Blended family — no other children

20.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Sampson Flat Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 5 total

Other Against Person

Assault

Break & Enter

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2021

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Sampson Flat Rent Prices & Affordability

10%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,277/wk

Median Rent $225/wk

Rent-to-Income 9.9%

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

If you earn X in Sampson Flat

Your weekly income

≈ $9,867/month

Median rent $225/wk

Left after rent $2,052/wk

Rent share 9.9%

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Sampson Flat vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Pinkerton Plains

Pop: 74 Income: $949/wk Rent: $200/wk

Ramsay (SA)

Pop: 74 Income: $725/wk Rent: $220/wk

Beetaloo Valley

Pop: 75 Income: $825/wk Rent: $150/wk

Hampden (SA)

Pop: 75 Income: $439/wk Rent: $200/wk

Petersville

Pop: 75 Income: $820/wk Rent: $150/wk

Woolumbool

Pop: 75 Income: $1,028/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sampson Flat

What is the population of Sampson Flat SA?

The population of Sampson Flat SA is 147 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 8.8 people per km².Sampson Flat is ranked #7,806 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Sampson Flat?

The median personal income in Sampson Flat SA is $900 per week, or $46,800 per year.The median household income is $2,277 per week.Family income is $2,343 per week.Sampson Flat is ranked #2,120 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Sampson Flat?

Median rent in Sampson Flat SA is $225 per week ($975 per month).Rent represents 9.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Sampson Flat ranks #6,923 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Sampson Flat?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sampson Flat SA is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Sampson Flat?

The median age in Sampson Flat SA is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Sampson Flat a good suburb to live in?

Sampson Flat is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 147.The median income is $900/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.9% 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: 41299. All dollar figures in AUD.