Point Samson, WA 6720 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Point Samson is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6720, home to 249 residents with a settled, mature community.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 249
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $2,478 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,545 /week
- Median family income
- $3,708 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Karratha
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Western Australia - Outback (North)
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Durack
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $500 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Wickham Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Point Samson-Roebourne Rd After Meares Dr
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 1 pub or bar
- 4 parks and reserves
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 100.0% of the 130 resolvable premises in Point Samson. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Node: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 10,413 across the Pilbara District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 3,571 violent offences, 1,628 theft, 1,519 drug offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Point Samson?
Point Samson (WA 6720) had 249 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Karratha local government area.
What is the median rent in Point Samson?
The median advertised rent in Point Samson is $500/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Point Samson?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Point Samson covering government sectors. Nearest include: Wickham Primary School (7.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Point Samson?
Point Samson is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Point Samson?
Across the surrounding area, 10,413 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (3,571), theft (1,628), drug offences (1,519). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Point Samson?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Point Samson centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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