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Samson WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Samson WA is 1,881 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Samson is $752 per week ($39,104 per year). Median rent in Samson is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Samson has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Samson has a population density of 1722.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Samson is England. The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Samson is $1,950.

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Samson Population

residents (Census 2021)

Samson Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$752/wk

$39,104 per year

#4475 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$380/wk

$1,647 per month

#2445 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,950/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Samson Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.9% (939) Female 50.1% (942)

Population Density

1722.7

people per km²

1,881 people · 1.1 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,207

Family income/wk

Samson Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

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)

Samson Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

54.5% 349 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.5% 291 dwellings

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

Samson Country of Birth

Australia

84.8%

England

9.2%

Croatia

1.4%

India

1.2%

China

0.7%

Greece

0.7%

Chile

0.5%

Germany

0.5%

Iran

0.5%

France

0.4%

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

Samson Religion

No Religion

41.1%

Catholic

37.4%

Anglican

10.9%

Not stated

5.0%

Christian (other)

1.8%

Uniting Church

1.7%

Baptist

1.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Samson Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

61.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

23.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.7%

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

Samson Languages Spoken at Home

Italian

47.1%

Portuguese

12.5%

Croatian

9.6%

French

6.7%

Korean

6.7%

Mandarin

5.8%

German

5.8%

SAL Tot

5.8%

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

Samson Employment

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Employed full-time

36.4% 533 people

⏰

Employed part-time

22.0% 323 people

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Unemployed

3.4% 50 people

🏠

Not in labour force

38.2% 560 people

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

Samson Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

35.0%

Bachelor Degree

29.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.9%

Postgraduate Degree

7.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.5%

Certificate I/II

1.8%

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

Samson Occupation

Professionals

35.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.4%

Managers

12.3%

Community & Personal Service

12.0%

Clerical & Administrative

10.3%

Sales Workers

5.7%

Labourers

4.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.7%

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

Samson Field of Study

Engineering

21.7%

Management & Commerce

19.3%

Health

14.7%

Education

12.5%

Society & Culture

11.3%

Architecture & Building

6.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.0%

Creative Arts

3.2%

Information Technology

2.1%

Agriculture & Environment

0.8%

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

Samson Dwelling Types

Separate house

87.4%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

11.9%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Samson Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.6%

$1-$149/wk

1.3%

$150-$299/wk

1.6%

$300-$399/wk

1.8%

$400-$499/wk

7.8%

$500-$649/wk

4.2%

$650-$799/wk

7.2%

$800-$999/wk

5.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.5%

$4,000+/wk

13.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Samson Marital Status

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Married

52.2% 822

↔️

Separated

2.3% 36

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Divorced

7.8% 123

🕊️

Widowed

6.3% 100

👤

Never married

31.4% 494

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Samson Ancestry

English

31.0%

Australian

24.7%

Italian

11.7%

Scottish

8.8%

Irish

8.5%

Other

7.0%

German

2.2%

Croatian

2.1%

Chinese

1.4%

Dutch

1.0%

French

0.8%

South African

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Samson School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

30.4%

Secondary — Catholic

17.6%

Secondary — Government

14.5%

Primary — Catholic

11.4%

Vocational Education

11.1%

Pre-school

8.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

4.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

2.1%

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

Samson Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.7% 207

✅

No need for assistance

94.3% 3,415

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

Samson Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

16.0% 243

—

Not a volunteer

84.0% 1,278

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Samson Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.6%

$300-$449/mo

1.8%

$450-$599/mo

2.2%

$600-$799/mo

4.4%

$800-$999/mo

5.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

12.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

12.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

31.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

13.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Samson How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.6%

Did not go to work

14.5%

Car (passenger)

5.6%

Bus

2.2%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.2%

Truck

0.9%

Train

0.9%

Walked only

0.9%

Other

0.6%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.4%

Bicycle

0.4%

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

Samson Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.2%

1 vehicle

31.4%

2 vehicles

42.8%

3 vehicles

12.0%

4+ vehicles

9.6%

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

Samson Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.8%

2 bedrooms

8.5%

3 bedrooms

31.5%

4 bedrooms

52.6%

5 bedrooms

4.3%

6+ bedrooms

1.3%

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

Samson Population Mobility

8.4%

moved in the last year

27.5%

moved in the last 5 years

5.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

61.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Samson Indigenous Population

0.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

3,623

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Samson Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

145

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Diabetes

Cancer

Kidney disease

Lung condition

Stroke

Dementia

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

Samson Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.0%

$1-$149/wk

4.4%

$150-$299/wk

7.1%

$300-$399/wk

6.0%

$400-$499/wk

3.5%

$500-$649/wk

3.1%

$650-$799/wk

8.2%

$800-$999/wk

7.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.9%

$3,500+/wk

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Samson Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.9%

Couple — no children

29.2%

Couple — no children under 15

22.0%

One parent — no children under 15

5.6%

One parent — children under 15

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Samson Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.2% 3

🏅

Previously served

3.9% 59

👤

Never served

95.9% 1,466

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Samson Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.7% 224

—

Did not provide

85.3% 1,297

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Samson Children Ever Born

No children

27.1%

1 child

11.8%

2 children

33.8%

3 children

18.9%

4 children

6.1%

5+ children

2.3%

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

Samson When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

112

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2019

2020

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

Samson Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.2%

5–14 hours

31.2%

15–29 hours

13.1%

30+ hours

10.0%

Did not do domestic work

24.5%

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

Samson Household Size

1 person

25.1%

2 persons

35.0%

3 persons

15.8%

4 persons

15.4%

5 persons

7.3%

6+ persons

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Samson Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,643

Moved from WA

104

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from TAS

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

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

Samson Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

83.9%

Step family — no other children

12.1%

Blended family — no other children

2.8%

Intact family — other children present

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Samson Schools

schools nearby

government

1027

avg ICSEA score

10,018

total students

Melville Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 670 students

1119

ICSEA

Palmyra Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 536 students

1113

ICSEA

Kerry Street Community School Independent

Primary · PP-6 · 62 students

1101

ICSEA

Perth Waldorf School Independent

Combined · PP-12 · 561 students

1091

ICSEA

Kardinya Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 433 students

1087

ICSEA

Melville Senior High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,398 students

1071

ICSEA

Christ the King School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 304 students

1069

ICSEA

Samson Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 342 students

1065

ICSEA

Hilton Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 386 students

1065

ICSEA

Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 190 students

1064

ICSEA

Winterfold Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 321 students

1057

ICSEA

Seton Catholic College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,091 students

1048

ICSEA

Phoenix Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 344 students

1045

ICSEA

Fremantle Christian College Independent

Combined · PP-12 · 466 students

1042

ICSEA

East Hamilton Hill Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 257 students

1016

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 24 schools

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Samson Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,833/wk

Median Rent $380/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.7%

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

If you earn X in Samson

Your weekly income

≈ $7,943/month

Median rent $380/wk

Left after rent $1,453/wk

Rent share 20.7%

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Samson vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Wyndham (WA)

Pop: 941 Income: $586/wk Rent: $150/wk

Moresby (WA)

Pop: 944 Income: $881/wk Rent: $345/wk

Milpara

Pop: 953 Income: $659/wk Rent: $310/wk

Nannup

Pop: 959 Income: $569/wk Rent: $253/wk

Deepdale

Pop: 973 Income: $975/wk Rent: $390/wk

Roebourne

Pop: 975 Income: $366/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Samson

What is the population of Samson WA?

The population of Samson WA is 1,881 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1722.7 people per km².Samson is ranked #3,118 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Samson?

The median personal income in Samson WA is $752 per week, or $39,104 per year.The median household income is $1,833 per week.Family income is $2,207 per week.Samson is ranked #4,475 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Samson?

Median rent in Samson WA is $380 per week ($1,647 per month).Rent represents 20.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Samson ranks #2,445 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Samson?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in 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 Samson?

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

Is Samson a good suburb to live in?

Samson is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 1,881.The median income is $752/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.7% 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: 51322. All dollar figures in AUD.