Williamstown North vs Williamstown
The verdict
Williamstown North is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.14M versus $1.62M in Williamstown. Williamstown North rates higher for liveability (82 vs 72). Williamstown rates higher for transport (99 vs 72). Williamstown has a shorter estimated CBD commute (25 vs 40 min). On the separate residential safety score, Williamstown rates higher (66 vs 52/100 in Williamstown North).
Scores
| Williamstown North | Williamstown | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 86 |
| Transport | 72 | 99 |
| Education | 74 | 86 |
| Liveability | 82 | 72 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Williamstown North | Williamstown | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,622 | 14,407 |
| Median age | 42 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,166 | $2,411 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 49.8% | 61.0% |
| Born in Australia | 71.0% | 74.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Williamstown North Moderate Growth · Williamstown Moderate Growth
Property
| Williamstown North | Williamstown | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.14M | $1.62M |
| Median unit price | $772K | $721K |
| House price YoY | -23.7% | 12.8% |
| 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
| Williamstown North | Williamstown | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 52 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 247 | 410 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,048 | 507 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 185 | 229 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,344 | 7,267 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Williamstown North | Williamstown | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 7 |
| Government | 0 | 5 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,104 |
See the full school list on each profile: Williamstown North · Williamstown
Transport
| Williamstown North | Williamstown | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 72 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 6 | 63 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 40 | 25 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.7 km | 430 m |
Liveability
| Williamstown North | Williamstown | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 36 |
| Parks | 5 | 26 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 38 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 720 m | 690 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.3 km | 8.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.0 km | 800 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.4 km | 310 m |
Population & growth
| Williamstown North | Williamstown | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,622 | 14,407 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,726 | 15,327 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,999 | 17,752 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.57% | 1.56% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Williamstown North or Williamstown?
Williamstown has the higher residential safety score (Williamstown North 52/100 vs Williamstown 66/100).
Which is more affordable, Williamstown North or Williamstown?
Williamstown North is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.14M versus $1.62M.
Which has better public transport, Williamstown North or Williamstown?
Williamstown has the higher transport score (Williamstown North 72/100 vs Williamstown 99/100).
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