Laverton vs Williams Landing
The verdict
Laverton is more affordable, with a median house price of $595K versus $797K in Williams Landing. Williams Landing rates higher for education (81 vs 64). Laverton is closer to the coast (4.3 km vs 6.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Williams Landing rates higher (56 vs 24/100 in Laverton).
Scores
| Laverton | Williams Landing | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 85 |
| Transport | 96 | 96 |
| Education | 64 | 81 |
| Liveability | 76 | 77 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Laverton | Williams Landing | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,760 | 9,448 |
| Median age | 32 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,512 | $2,582 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.8% | 64.1% |
| Born in Australia | 41.2% | 36.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 3.2 |
Growth: Laverton High Growth · Williams Landing High Growth
Property
| Laverton | Williams Landing | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $595K | $797K |
| Median unit price | $534K | $421K |
| House price YoY | -1.5% | 4.4% |
| 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
Safety
| Laverton | Williams Landing | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 24 | 56 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,029 | 561 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 966 | 497 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 504 | 243 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 12,962 | 5,483 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Laverton | Williams Landing | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,021 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Laverton · Williams Landing
Transport
| Laverton | Williams Landing | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 96 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 22 | 24 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 44 | 48 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 680 m | 950 m |
Liveability
| Laverton | Williams Landing | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 1 |
| Parks | 16 | 33 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 21 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.3 km | 6.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.9 km | 20.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.0 km | 8.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.9 km | 4.9 km |
Population & growth
| Laverton | Williams Landing | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,760 | 9,448 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,240 | 10,400 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,596 | 17,062 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.43% | 2.43% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Laverton or Williams Landing?
Williams Landing has the higher residential safety score (Laverton 24/100 vs Williams Landing 56/100).
Which is more affordable, Laverton or Williams Landing?
Laverton is more affordable, with a median house price of $595K versus $797K.
Which has better public transport, Laverton or Williams Landing?
Laverton and Williams Landing have similar transport scores.
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