Samson
At 1,881 residents spread across 1.09 square kilometres, Samson is one of Perth's more compact owner-occupier suburbs, with 48.7% owning outright and only 10.6% renting. The median age of 45 sits 5 years above the national figure, reflecting a settled, established resident base rather than a transient rental market. Household income places the suburb at the 66.1st percentile nationally, comfortably above average. The housing stock is strongly detached at 86.4% separate houses, and the overwhelmingly English and Italian ancestry mix points to a population that has been largely stable for decades.
Population
1,881
Median Age
45.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,833/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
5
Median House
$486K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The median house price in Samson is $486,000, estimated from rental data for 2025. That figure sits at a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.6%, below the 30% stress threshold, which makes Samson relatively accessible compared to many Perth suburbs. Monthly repayments average $1,950. The stock is almost entirely detached houses at 86.4%, with only 1% apartments and 12.6% semi-detached. Bedroom sizes lean large, with 58.2% of dwellings having 4 or more bedrooms and 31.5% having 3 bedrooms. Outright owners at 48.7% outnumber mortgage holders at 40.6%, a sign of long tenure and low forced-sale risk that tends to stabilise pricing.
For Buyers
The median house price in Samson is $486,000, estimated from rental data for 2025. That figure sits at a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.6%, below the 30% stress threshold, which makes Samson relatively accessible compared to many Perth suburbs. Monthly repayments average $1,950. The stock is almost entirely detached houses at 86.4%, with only 1% apartments and 12.6% semi-detached. Bedroom sizes lean large, with 58.2% of dwellings having 4 or more bedrooms and 31.5% having 3 bedrooms. Outright owners at 48.7% outnumber mortgage holders at 40.6%, a sign of long tenure and low forced-sale risk that tends to stabilise pricing.
For Investors
Samson's investment case is shaped by a tight rental market. With only 10.6% of dwellings rented, vacancy is limited in this predominantly owner-occupier suburb. The recorded vacancy rate is 6.0%, and weekly rent averages $380, giving a gross yield roughly in line with WA state averages against the $486,000 median. Development activity is low at 5 applications in the past 12 months, indicating minimal new supply pressure. The 86.6% resident stability rate means turnover is at 13.4% annually, so rental demand relies on the limited pool of movers rather than a high-churn tenant base. The low renter share suits investors seeking long-term holds rather than high-yield strategies.
Development Activity
Total DAs
5
Last 12 Months
5
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Samson iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Samson Primary School
K-6 · 342 students
Seton Catholic College
7-12 · 1091 students
Demographics
The median age of 45 is 5 years above the national figure, reflecting an older, settled community. Overseas-born residents make up 30.0% of the population, which is 8.4 percentage points above the national average. English ancestry leads with 747 residents, followed by Italian with 282, Scottish with 212 and Irish with 205. Italian is the main non-English language spoken by 49 residents, consistent with the strong Italian ancestry count. University qualifications reach 32.2%, which is 2.1 percentage points above the national rate, and the workforce leans professional. Average household size of 2.5 is in line with the national figure. Couples without children account for 28.9% of families, typical for an aging suburb where children have left home.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
86.4%
Houses
12.6%
Townhouse
1.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Samson has one of the stronger ownership profiles you will find in Perth, with 48.7% owning outright and 40.6% on a mortgage, leaving just 10.6% renting, well below the national renter average. The stock is dominated by large detached houses: 86.4% separate houses and 58.2% with 4 or more bedrooms. Monthly mortgage repayments run $1,950, and at a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.6%, housing costs are not under stress for most households. Rent of $380 per week produces a rent-to-income ratio of 20.7%, also below stress levels. The low renter share and high outright-ownership proportion suggest this market moves slowly, with sellers typically under no financial pressure to discount.
Mortgage / mo
$1,950
Rent / wk
$380
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$752
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.0%
Unoccupied
47
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.6%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
28.9%
Couples, no children
1,519
Total families
Economy & Employment
Education leads local employment at 16.9% of workers (108 people), followed closely by Healthcare at 16.1% (103 workers), together accounting for about a third of the workforce. Construction employs 9.6% (61 workers) and Professional/Technical services 8.3% (53 workers), with Public Administration at 7.1% (45 workers). By occupation, Professionals are the largest group with 238 workers, followed by Community/Personal service at 118 and Clerical/Admin at 110. The full-time employment rate is 62.7%, with 537 full-time and 319 part-time workers. Unemployment runs at 5.7%, somewhat higher than the national rate, though participation at 57.7% is pulled down by the older age profile with 560 residents not in the labour force.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
62.7%
Part-time
31.6%
Participation
57.7%
Employed
856
Occupations
Top Industries
University
32.2%
Postgraduate
6.7%
Born Overseas
30.0%
Dwellings
730
Transport to Work
Samson is heavily car-dependent, with 88.0% of residents driving to work, compared to the national average that typically runs lower in more transit-connected areas. Only 3.7% use public transport and 1.5% walk or cycle, reflecting the suburb's low-density residential layout. No schools are recorded within the Samson boundary, so families rely on nearby suburbs for schooling. Crime data is not available in this dataset. Housing stress indicators are positive: mortgage-to-income at 24.6% and rent-to-income at 20.7% are both below the 30% stress threshold. Volunteering participation is 16.0%, a modest indicator of community engagement. The need-for-assistance rate is 5.7% (104 residents), comparable to state averages for a suburb with a median age of 45.
Drive
88.0%
Public Transport
3.7%
Walk / Cycle
1.5%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Samson compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Samson a good suburb to live in?
Samson suits owner-occupiers looking for a stable, low-rental suburb with large detached houses. Household income sits at the 66.1st percentile nationally and housing stress indicators are low, with mortgage-to-income at 24.6% and rent-to-income at 20.7%. The trade-off is heavy car reliance at 88.0% of commuters and no recorded schools within the boundary.
What is the median house price in Samson?
The median house price in Samson is $486,000, estimated from rental data for 2025. Weekly rent averages $380 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $1,950. At a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.6%, Samson is below the 30% stress threshold, making it more accessible than many Perth suburbs.
What schools are in Samson?
No schools are recorded inside the Samson boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. Despite the absence of local schools, 32.2% of residents hold university qualifications, which is 2.1 percentage points above the national figure.
Is Samson safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Samson in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb's household income sits at the 66.1st percentile nationally and housing stress is low with mortgage-to-income at 24.6%, both consistent with a low-disadvantage environment. Only 5.7% of residents need daily assistance.
Is Samson good for property investment?
Samson's renter share of 10.6% is low, limiting the tenant pool. Weekly rent of $380 against a $486,000 median gives a modest gross yield. The vacancy rate is 6.0% and development activity is minimal at 5 applications in 12 months. Returns are more likely to come from capital stability than yield, given the owner-occupier dominated market.
How is Samson's population changing?
Samson has 1,881 residents with a high stability rate of 86.6%, meaning only 13.4% of residents move annually. The median age of 45 is 5 years above the national figure, pointing to a gradual aging trajectory. Development activity is low at 5 applications in 12 months, with no significant new dwelling supply expected in the near term.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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