Question 1

Is Samson a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Samson is a compact inner-south Perth suburb just inland from Fremantle with a quiet, small-scale residential feel. Streets have established trees and a mix of mid-century single-storey homes and some newer infill townhouses, and it’s popular with young families, professionals and people downsizing. The community is 1,881 people with a median age of 45, and it leans heavily towards couple families (46.0% with children, 42.1% without). Around 48.7% of homes are owned outright and 40.6% are owned with a mortgage, bringing owner-occupation to about 89.3%, while renters make up 10.6%.

Everyday life centres on neighbourhood parks and sporting grounds, the Samson Recreation Centre, and easy access to Fremantle’s cafés, shops and the coast. Public transport and road links provide straightforward access to the Fremantle train line and nearby suburbs. The council has focused on Samson Park through a masterplan and recent parking upgrades, with further landscaping and park furniture works scheduled, and the local reserve hosts community events such as the Samson Tree & Wildlife Festival. Whether Samson suits you depends on whether you want a calm, close-to-coast base with established homes and local green space.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Samson?

Accepted Answer

House rents in Samson run to about $750 a week. Against a typical local household income of $1,833 a week as recorded at the last Census, that rent would take roughly 41% of a typical local household's weekly income, which is a large share. If you are renting, that share is the most relevant figure when weighing costs here; whether it feels expensive will depend on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Samson a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Samson rose 20.6% over the past 12 months, a strong increase in what houses are worth. For anyone primarily interested in capital growth, that house value movement is the key figure to consider, and whether it fits your plans depends on your goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	20.6%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	3	1
Median days on market Past 12 months	8	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$750	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A

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