Williamstown
VIC 3016 · Hobsons Bay
14,407 (2021) → 15,327 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Williamstown is a moderate growth suburb in Hobsons Bay, VIC 3016, about 8km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.62M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 7 schools, a transport score of 99/100, and is right by the coast. Williamstown has an overall score of 86/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 66/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.32%), New Zealand (1.71%), Italy (0.93%), Scotland (0.84%), Greece (0.76%)
Top languages: Greek (2.44%), Italian (1.61%), Vietnamese (1.01%), Croatian (0.85%), Spanish (0.78%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
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: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1078 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Newmark PrimaryPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1138
- Williamstown North Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1135
- St Mary's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1121
- Williamstown Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1119
- Williamstown High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1108
- Bayside P-12 CollegeCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1005
- Williamstown High School-Bayview CampusSecondary · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Westbourne Grammar School - Williamstown CampusCombined · Independent · 1.3km
- Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1117
- Newport Lakes Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1122
- Newport Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1099
- Bayside P-12 College-Paisley CampusCombined · Government · 3km
- Spotswood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1109
- St Margaret Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.7kmICSEA 1109
- St Leo the Great Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.1kmICSEA 1107
- Seaholme Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 1088
- Altona North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 990
- Port Melbourne Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 1125
- Wembley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 1116
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
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
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
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 66/100, 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 7,267 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Williamstown?
In Williamstown, the .
How far is Williamstown from Melbourne CBD?
Williamstown is about 8.3 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 25 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Williamstown?
Williamstown has 7 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1104 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Williamstown?
Williamstown has a transport score of 99/100 and 63 bus stops.