Williamstown

VIC 3016 · Hobsons Bay

14,407 (2021) → 15,327 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

14,407

Population

$1.62M

Median house (2024)

Safety score

Transport score

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.

8.3 km

To Melbourne CBD

690 m

To coast

Data not available

Median rent (house)

430 m

To nearest station

Demographics

14,407

Population

Median age

2.5

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Median household income (weekly)$2,411

vs NSW median+30.3%

Bachelor degree or higher61.0%

Born in Australia74.1%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse3,070 / 719 / 1,651

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

$1.62M+12.8%

Median house (2024)

$721K-31.3%

Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk

Rental yield (house)Data not available

Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

Break & enter dwelling410/100k

—

Steal from dwellingNot reported

Motor vehicle theft507/100k

Domestic assault229/100k

Robbery35/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 1,047 (all categories, latest year)7,267 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

148

Within 10km7 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

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

2Metro

63Bus

CBD commute (est.)25 min (metro)

Nearest train stationNorth Williamstown Railway (430 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.8°C

Summer max

14.2°C

Winter max

600mm

Rainfall/yr

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

22 in suburbSupermarkets

3736 in suburbCafes/Rest.

3826 in suburbParks

2014 in suburbPlaygrounds

4238 in suburbPools

104 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

30 in suburbGPs

31 in suburbPharmacies

31 in suburbChildcare

21 in suburbLibraries

8752 in suburbSports fields

11 in suburbVets

Nearest beachWilliamstown Beach (800 m)

Nearest hospitalWilliamstown Hospital (310 m)

Nearest vet3.0 km

Nearest airportMelbourne (21.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate1.56%

Projected population 204117,752

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Hobsons Bay

Newport$1.14M99transport Williamstown North$973K72transport Spotswood$1.08M97transport South Kingsville$1.03M83transport Seaholme$1.52M97transport Altona North$860K60transport

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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.