Western Australia · Postcode 6163
Samson postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 15 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Samson at a glance vs WA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against WA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Samson vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Samson | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,833 ≈WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $380 ≈WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,950 ≈WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 45 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ≈WA | 5.0% | 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.
Samson is a coastal suburb of Perth in Western Australia, with postcode 6163. It sits about 15 km from the Perth CBD, within the Fremantle local government area. The suburb footprint covers roughly 1.1 square kilometres.
According to the 2021 Census, Samson has a population of 1,881 with a median age of 45. The median weekly household income is $1,833, close to the WA average. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. The Indigenous population is 15 (0.8% of residents).
Housing in Samson includes a median weekly rent of $380, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,950, with 730 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 89.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Samson scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Schools in Samson include Seton Catholic College and Samson Primary School.
Samson is part of the Melville statistical area in Western Australia.
Samson details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6163 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 1,881 |
| Median Age | 45 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,833/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $752/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $380 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,950 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 1.1 km² |
| Population Density | 1723/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 730 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 15 (0.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -32.0722698 |
| Longitude | 115.7995497 |
| Distance from Perth | 15 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - South West |
| Area (SA3) | Melville |
| Local Government | Fremantle |
| Federal Electorate | Fremantle |
| State Electorate | Willagee (South Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 309 (16.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 183 (9.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 455 (24.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 480 (25.5%) |
| 65+ years | 469 (24.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 240 (12.8%) |
| Asthma | 148 (7.9%) |
| Diabetes | 126 (6.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 112 (6.0%) |
| Cancer | 69 (3.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 34 (1.8%) |
| Dementia | 11 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 30 (4.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 225 (31.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 307 (42.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 155 (21.6%) |
Schools in Samson
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Samson. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Samson
Same Postcode (6163)
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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.