Samson vs White Gum Valley
The verdict
White Gum Valley rates higher for transport (77 vs 63). White Gum Valley is closer to the coast (2.1 km vs 4.4 km).
Scores
SamsonWhite Gum Valley
| Samson | White Gum Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 87 |
| Transport | 63 | 77 |
| Education | 68 | 82 |
| Liveability | 95 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Samson | White Gum Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,881 | 3,358 |
| Median age | 45 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,833 | $1,891 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.2% | 54.8% |
| Born in Australia | 67.8% | 66.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Growth: Samson Moderate Growth · White Gum Valley High Growth
Property
| Samson | White Gum Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Samson | White Gum Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 319 | 328 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 159 | 149 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,010 | 1,013 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Samson | White Gum Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,054 | 1,101 |
See the full school list on each profile: Samson · White Gum Valley
Transport
| Samson | White Gum Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 63 | 77 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 56 | 57 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.0 km | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Samson | White Gum Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 1 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 46 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.4 km | 2.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.5 km | 14.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.4 km | 2.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.4 km | 7.0 km |
Population & growth
| Samson | White Gum Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,881 | 3,358 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,039 | 3,951 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,405 | 5,236 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.04% | 4.15% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Samson or White Gum Valley?
Samson and White Gum Valley have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Samson or White Gum Valley?
White Gum Valley has a higher average school ICSEA (Samson 1054 vs White Gum Valley 1101; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Samson or White Gum Valley?
White Gum Valley has the higher transport score (Samson 63/100 vs White Gum Valley 77/100).
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