Town of Gawler

Sampson Flat

Sampson Flat at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

147

Median age 45

The brief

What to know about Sampson Flat.

The postcode for Sampson Flat is 5114 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.

Sampson Flat (5114) sits in the Gawler region of South Australia.

Sampson Flat has roughly 147 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Sampson Flat scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Sampson Flat's population at 147, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

147

Median age

45

Family households

86%

Lone person

18%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$300/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$225/wk

Owner occupied

100%

Renter occupied

6%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

147

Median age: 45

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

6

total offences in 2025-26

Top offence categories

OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY3 (50.0%)
OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON3 (50.0%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Sampson Flat.

Local schools for Sampson Flat

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Government School Catchment

One Tree Hill Primary School

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Greenwith Primary School

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Fairview Park Primary School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

448 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

28.0°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

7.0°C

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Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Sampson Flat.

What is the Sampson Flat postcode?
Sampson Flat is in the 5114 postcode, in SA, in the Town of Gawler region.
Where is Sampson Flat?
Sampson Flat is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5114. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the Town of Gawler region.
What is the average rent in Sampson Flat?
The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $225.
What schools are in Sampson Flat?
There are 20 schools serving Sampson Flat on this page, including One Tree Hill Primary School, Greenwith Primary School, Our Lady of Hope School.
How walkable is Sampson Flat?
Sampson Flat has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Sampson Flat?
Sampson Flat is close to Gould Creek, Humbug Scrub, One Tree Hill, Upper Hermitage, Inglewood.
What is the population of Sampson Flat?
The population of Sampson Flat is approximately 147 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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