Samson at a glance
Walk score
24
Very car dependent
Population
1,881
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Samson.
The postcode for Samson is 6163 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
Samson (6163) sits in the Fremantle region of Western Australia.
Samson has roughly 1,881 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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What it’s like to live here.
Samson scores 24/100 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 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Samson's population at 1,881, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,881
Median age
45
Family households
72%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
1,881
Median age: 45
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Getting around
Walkability.
24
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Samson.
Local schools for Samson
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Government School Catchment
Samson Primary School
East Hamilton Hill Primary School
North Lake Senior Campus
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Samson.
- What is the Samson postcode?
- Samson is in the 6163 postcode, in WA, in the City of Fremantle region.
- Where is Samson?
- Samson is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6163. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Fremantle region.
- What is the average rent in Samson?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Samson?
- There are 20 schools serving Samson on this page, including Samson Primary School, Seton Catholic College, Our Lady of Mount Carmel School.
- How walkable is Samson?
- Samson has a Walk Score of 24 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Samson?
- Samson is close to Coolbellup, Hilton, Kardinya, Willagee Central, Willagee.
- What is the population of Samson?
- The population of Samson is approximately 1,881 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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