Point Samson Postcode
Western Australia
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Point Samson Compares
Point Samson vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Point Samson | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,478 +WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $500 +WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,950 ≈WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 45 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% -WA | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the WA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Point Samson is a very remote community in Western Australia, with postcode 6720. It lies roughly 1266 km from Perth, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Karratha.
According to the 2021 Census, Point Samson has a population of 249 with a median age of 45. The median weekly household income is $2,478, above the WA average. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, lower than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 4 (1.6% of residents).
Housing in Point Samson includes a median weekly rent of $500, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,950, with 95 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the WA average. Rental properties account for 40.3% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Point Samson scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Point Samson is part of the West Pilbara statistical area in Western Australia.
Point Samson Details
| Postcode | 6720 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 249 |
| Median Age | 45 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,478/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,545/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $500 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,950 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 22.6 km² |
| Population Density | 11/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 95 |
| Australian Citizens | 78.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 4 (1.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -20.627891 |
| Longitude | 117.181664 |
| Distance from Perth | 1266 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Outback (North) |
| Area (SA3) | West Pilbara |
| Local Government | Karratha |
| Federal Electorate | Durack |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 38 (15.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 7 (2.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 68 (27.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 90 (36.1%) |
| 65+ years | 35 (14.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 9 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 22 (8.8%) |
| Diabetes | 9 (3.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 8 (3.2%) |
| Asthma | 7 (2.8%) |
| Cancer | 6 (2.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 3 (1.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 23 (27.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 44 (53.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 16 (19.3%) |
Suburbs Near Point Samson
Same Postcode (6720)
More Point Samson Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.