WA6163· Pop. 54,704Fremantle

SAMSON

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

—

no recent data

Rent yield

5.8%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

11.7%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

0.9%

modelled estimate

AI insights for SAMSON

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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SAMSON shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Price figures are estimated — suburb-level data not available for this state. Verify with Domain or REA.

Median rent

$950/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+10.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

8.8

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.36%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

70 / 100

Very high rental demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

SAMSON is a metropolitan WA suburb with strong capital growth momentum and high rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

Metro WA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Strong rental yield of 5.8%
High annual growth of 11.7% — outperforming state average
Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand

Risk factors

Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,638/wk

$87k taxable p.a.

Renters

27.6%

69.8% owner-occupier

Median age

41.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.3%

Population growth

+3.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

58%

29% apartments

Degree qualified

32.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

22.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

720 m²

Large block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

13.4%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

16.0 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

17 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

50.7%

Balanced market

Walkability

30 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

5.9 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

1,413/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 6163

🏫14 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚2 Combined⭐2 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (14)

Blue Gum Montessori School

Independent · Yrs PP-6

ICSEA 1156

Kerry Street Community School

Independent · Yrs PP-6

ICSEA 1101

Kardinya Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1087

Spearwood Alternative School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1079

Hilton Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1065

Samson Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1065

Our Lady of Mount Carmel School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6

ICSEA 1064

Phoenix Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1045

Bibra Lake Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1031

Newton Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1017

East Hamilton Hill Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1016

Spearwood Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 954

Coolbellup Community School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 905

Southwell Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 794

🎓Secondary (2)

Seton Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1048

North Lake Senior Campus

Government · Yrs 10-12

ICSEA 991

📚Combined (2)

Perth Waldorf School

Independent · Yrs PP-12

ICSEA 1091

Fremantle Christian College

Independent · Yrs PP-12

ICSEA 1042

⭐Special (2)

Coolbellup Learning Centre

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 961

Port School

Independent · Yrs 8-12

ICSEA 906

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime

47/ 100

15.8 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Average

1021ICSEA · national avg 1000

20 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

44/ 100

🚆 2 train🚌 21 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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