Altona vs Williamstown
The verdict
Williamstown is closer to the coast (33.7 km vs 38.1 km).
Scores
AltonaWilliamstown
| Altona | Williamstown | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 18 | 21 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 46 | 50 |
| Liveability | 13 | 17 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Altona | Williamstown | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 114 | 2,981 |
| Median age | 50 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,468 | $1,782 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.1% | 26.0% |
| Born in Australia | 71.0% | 81.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.7 |
Growth: Altona Moderate Growth · Williamstown Moderate Growth
Property
| Altona | Williamstown | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $700 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Altona | Williamstown | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 79 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 134 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 877 | 201 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,632 | 1,946 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Altona | Williamstown | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,019 |
See the full school list on each profile: Altona · Williamstown
Transport
| Altona | Williamstown | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 15.5 km | 15.8 km |
Liveability
| Altona | Williamstown | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 36 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 38.1 km | 33.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 46.4 km | 39.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.9 km | 15.4 km |
Population & growth
| Altona | Williamstown | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 114 | 2,981 |
| Estimated 2025 | 119 | 3,115 |
| Projected 2041 | 129 | 3,380 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.08% | 1.11% |
Common questions
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