Samson's Spectacular Surge: A $500,000 Annual Leap into Perth's Elite Property Circle
The southern Perth suburb of Samson has made a remarkable entry into the city's exclusive million-dollar property club, following an extraordinary year of growth that saw local home values jump by a staggering half a million dollars. This significant milestone underscores the robust and accelerating momentum within the Perth real estate market.
A New Median Benchmark and Club Expansion
Samson, located east of Fremantle, is now among the 32 suburbs that saw their median house sale price exceed one million dollars for the first time in 2025. This influx of new entrants has expanded Western Australia's total count of million-dollar suburbs to 126. The growth in Samson was particularly explosive, with the median price soaring by 40.5 percent over the year to reach $1,250,000. A specific home sale in mid-2025 at this price point now represents the suburb's new median benchmark.
Leading the Pack of Newcomers
While established affluent areas like Peppermint Grove retained top positions with more modest percentage increases, several suburbs demonstrated phenomenal growth rates. Brentwood emerged as the second-best performing newcomer, achieving 37.1 percent annual growth to reach a median of $1,275,000. Other notable entrants include:
- Serpentine in the Hills, up 36.8 percent to $1,170,000
- Roleystone, up 26.3 percent to $1,047,500
- Inner-city Maylands, up 23.1 percent to $1,050,000
The club also welcomed some surprising newcomers from various regions, such as Darch and Madeley in the City of Wanneroo, Glen Forrest in the Shire of Mundaring, as well as North Lake and Canning Vale.
Expert Insights and Market Forecasts
Real Estate Institute of WA president Suzanne Brown provided context for this rapid expansion. She noted that typically only a handful of suburbs join the million-dollar club each year. However, the Perth property market has experienced consecutive years of very strong price growth.
"The Perth property market recorded another 12 months of very strong price growth, which saw the median house sale price for Greater Perth rise 13.3 percent in 2025," Ms Brown stated. "This follows 25 percent growth in 2024, when a record 37 suburbs joined the million-dollar club, 34 of which were new entrants."
Looking ahead, property is forecast to continue its strong growth trajectory. Ms Brown projected that if Perth grows by the anticipated rate of at least 10 percent this year, the million-dollar club could expand to include approximately 150 suburbs by the end of 2026.
A Note on Market Dynamics and Qualifications
The data reveals that the property boom has not been uniformly smooth across all suburbs. Three areas—Karawara, Carmel, and Bickley—fell below the million-dollar threshold since the end of 2024. Additionally, three other suburbs—Mariginiup, Hovea, and Millendon—dropped off the REIWA-compiled list as they did not meet the minimum requirement of 28 sales to qualify for inclusion.
This nuanced picture highlights the selective nature of the current growth cycle, even as overall market indicators point toward sustained expansion and increasing property values across the Perth metropolitan region.
