Samson, Western Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Samson Perth, Western Australia
Samson Park.
Postcode(s)	6163
LGA(s)	City of Fremantle
State electorate(s)	Willagee
Federal Division(s)	Fremantle
Suburbs around Samson: O'Connor O'Connor Kardinya Hilton Samson Kardinya Hamilton Hill Coolbellup Coolbellup

Samson is a suburb located in Perth, Western Australia. It is part of the City of Fremantle. Samson is bordered by South Street to the north, Stock Road to the west, and Winterfold Road to the south. It is a smaller suburb with fewer than 40 streets and about 800 homes.

The suburb of Samson gets its name from the Samson family. This family has been very important in the Fremantle area for over 200 years. One famous member was Sir Frederick Samson, who was the mayor of Fremantle for more than 20 years. The first Samson to arrive in Fremantle was Lionel Samson in 1829. He started a business called Lionel Samson and Sons.

Samson is the part of Fremantle that is furthest to the east. It is also one of the newest areas to be built for homes. Before houses were built here, the land was owned by the army. It was used as the Melville Military Camp during World War II. In 1971, the City of Fremantle decided to develop the area for housing. A company called Messer's TM Burke Pty Ltd built the neighborhood. The main park in Samson is named after Sir Frederick Samson, the former mayor. Most of the houses in Samson are made of brick with tiled roofs.

Samson Park: Nature and Fun

Samson Park is the biggest bush reserve in the city of Fremantle. A bush reserve is a natural area with native plants and animals. This park is special because it is Fremantle's only Bush Forever park. "Bush Forever" is a plan to protect important natural areas in Western Australia.

You can find nature trails winding through Samson Park. These trails let you see different native trees like jarrah, marri, and tuart trees. The park is also home to many animals, including over 50 types of birds, reptiles, and bats. Samson Park is a great place for picnics and meeting friends. It has picnic areas, BBQ facilities, and a playground for kids. There's even a basketball court and special areas for walking dogs.

Getting Around Samson

Samson has public transport options to help people travel around.

Bus Routes in Samson

You can catch several bus routes that serve the Samson area:

• The 511 bus goes from Fremantle Station to Murdoch Station. It travels along Winterfold Road and Mccombe Avenue.
• The 998 bus is part of the CircleRoute. It goes clockwise from Fremantle Station and serves South Street.
• The 999 bus is also part of the CircleRoute. It goes anti-clockwise from Fremantle Station and serves South Street.