Williamstown
SA 5351 · Barossa
2,981 (2021) → 3,115 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Williamstown is a moderate growth suburb in Barossa, SA 5351, about 40km from Adelaide CBD. Recent property sales in Williamstown are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 34km inland. Williamstown has an overall score of 21/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 79/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 5351 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (9.26%), Scotland (1.21%), Germany (0.81%), New Zealand (0.74%), Netherlands (0.37%)
Top languages: Italian (0.3%), German (0.27%), French (0.23%), Spanish (0.17%), Afrikaans (0.13%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Suburb-level sale prices aren't published for SA. Median weekly rents:
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: SA Police / OCSAR (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1022 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Williamstown Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1001
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Jakobi Lutheran SchoolPrimary · Independent · 5.5kmICSEA 1031
- Lyndoch Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.1kmICSEA 1008
- Sandy Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.9kmICSEA 993
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Williamstown
Is Williamstown safe?
Williamstown has a residential safety score of 79/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,946 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Williamstown from Adelaide CBD?
Williamstown is about 39.5 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 108 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Williamstown?
Williamstown has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1001 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Williamstown?
Williamstown has a transport score of 0/100.