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VIC · Hobsons Bay Council

Williamstown North, 3016

Est. population · Jun 2025

1,771

Growth (1 yr)

+1.4%

Growth (5 yr)

+2.8%

Median age

42

Median income

$2,166/wk

Employment rate

62.9%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$1,292,500

Languages at home

16.9%non-English

Most common: Greek, Arabic, Italian

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

45.8/100
Average

Top 45% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 89% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Education hub
  • Excellent transport
  • Heritage area
  • High desirability
What Williamstown North is known for: Education hub, Excellent transport, Heritage area, High desirability

Suburb profile

Williamstown North is a well-connected smaller community in Hobsons Bay Council with everyday amenities close at hand. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family life visible on every street. Education outcomes and school provision stand out relative to comparable suburbs.

Everyday cafés are limited locally, with the wider metro area covering the bigger food and entertainment trips. Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area.

Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.

Against similar metro suburbs, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because safety lag behind, despite relative strength in community and employment, plus growth momentum. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Williamstown North snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$1.29M

-4.2% change

Median rent

$620/wk

Population (ERP)

1,771

+1.4% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

10.7%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#142

among Metro Melbourne · Established

Safety

84th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

80th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

9/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

86th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
45.8/100 — Average
State standing
Top 45% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
2778th in Australia
State rank
571st in VIC
Peer rank
#142 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#333 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
$620
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$1,292,500
Median price change
-4.2%

Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

1,771(June 2025)

+1.4% annual · +2.8% over 5 years · 80th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+1.4%
5-year growth
+2.8%
Change in 1 year
+25
Change in 5 years
+48
Growth rank in VIC
80th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,850), extrapolated at +0.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
1,622
Median age
42
Median household income / week
$2,166
Dwelling vacancy
10.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
78 of 729
Median monthly mortgage
$2,383
Employment rate
62.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
253 / 275 / 123

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
252
Against the person
19
Against property
203
Rate per 1,000 residents
142.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 85 residents
State safety percentile
84.1th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-3.1%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage17
  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary29
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft20
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle56
  • B49 Other Theft41

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
5
Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
1,106
Median ICSEA percentile
86th
School list
  • Australian Islamic Centre CollegePrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1032 · 61th percentile · LBOTE 42% · 151 students · Top SEA quarter 17% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
  • Newport Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1106 · 86th percentile · LBOTE 23% · 516 students · Top SEA quarter 44% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
  • Bayside P-12 CollegeCombined · Government · ICSEA 1006 · 50th percentile · LBOTE 48% · 958 students · Top SEA quarter 16% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Newport Lakes Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1126 · 91th percentile · LBOTE 26% · 566 students · Top SEA quarter 51% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
  • Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1126 · 91th percentile · LBOTE 25% · 297 students · Top SEA quarter 49% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

8 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Ganton Ct/Kororoit Creek Rd
  • Hobsons Bay Caravan Park/Kororoit Creek Rd
  • Maddox Rd/Kororoit Creek Rd
  • Orange St/Kororoit Creek Rd
  • Techno Park Dr/Kororoit Creek Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

55 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 fast food · 3 playgrounds · 2 sports centres · 1 petrol stations

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
  • Great for outdoor family life — 4 parks mapped in suburb, 3 playgrounds nearby
  • Reasonable bus and transport access — 8 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
14/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0.62
Parks per 1,000 residents
2.47
Food & drink(1)
  • McDonald'sFast food

    260 Kororoit Creek Road, Williamstown North

Sport & outdoors(11)
  • Edina Street ReservePark
  • KC White ReservePark
  • Park
  • RJ Long ReservePark
  • Picnic area
  • Playground (2)
  • Tumbles PlayhousePlayground
  • Clip 'n ClimbSports centre

    Unit Warehouse 2 134 Maddox Road, Williamstown North

  • Cross FitSports centre
  • Sports field
Transport(4)

4 bus stops

Other(24)
  • Restorer's BarnAntiques

    294-296 Kororoit Creek Road, Williamstown North

  • Bench (3)
  • Spaceships AustraliaCar Rental
  • Adsion AutomotiveCar repair

    316-318 Kororoit Creek Road, Williamstown North

  • Dattoy MotorsCar repair

    130 Maddox Road, Williamstown North

  • George & Co BodyworksCar repair

    98 Maddox Road

  • Colonial WarehouseDoors

    292 Kororoit Creek Road, Williamstown North

  • Drinking water
  • Candlepine Funeral DirectorsFuneral Directors

    132 Maddox Road, Williamstown North

  • Troya LivingFurniture
  • Garden (2)
  • Williamstown Horse and Pony ClubHorse Riding
  • La Cappella de Sant’Antonio MausoleumMausoleum
  • Parking (13)
  • Williamstown AquariumPet

    368 Kororoit Creek Road

  • BPPetrol station

    268 Kororoit Creek Road, Williamstown North

  • Post Box
  • Retirement Home
  • Wintringham HostelSocial Facility
  • Lifestyle for KidsSports Hall

    193 Champion Road

  • Tool Market AustraliaTools

    195 Champion Road

  • Newport TimberTrade

    112 Maddox Road, Williamstown North

  • Alfa Tyre ServiceTyres

    100 Maddox Road

  • Waste Basket

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

3 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Edina Street ReservePark
  • KC White ReservePark
  • RJ Long ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
4
Parks (OSM)
4

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
Williamstown Hospital (2.4 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
47
Participants per 1,000 residents
26.5

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
24° / 13°
Rainfall
155 mm · ~19 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 11°
Rainfall
186 mm · ~23 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 6°
Rainfall
203 mm · ~25 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 9°
Rainfall
207 mm · ~26 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

74 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Buildings and works along with the use of land for the purpose of two (2) warehouses
    20 ROBBINS CCT WILLIAMSTOWN NORTH 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of four warehouses and a reduction in the car parking requirement
    1-3 LAUNCESTON ST WILLIAMSTOWN NORTH 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 32 lot subdivision
    64 TENNYSON ST WILLIAMSTOWN NORTH 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land as a transfer station
    41 CHELMSFORD ST WILLIAMSTOWN NORTH 3016Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Construction of two warehouses and a reduction in the statutory car parking requirement.
    35 ROBBINS CIRCUIT WILLIAMSTOWN NORTH 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of 11 warehouses and a reduction in the car parking requirement
    12-14 ROBBINS CIRCUIT WILLIAMSTOWN NORTH 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of three warehouses and a reduction in the statutory car parking requirement.
    38 ROBBINS CIRCUIT WILLIAMSTOWN NORTH 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of three warehouses and a reduction in the statutory car parking requirement.
    37 ROBBINS CIRCUIT WILLIAMSTOWN NORTH 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for the purpose of twelve warehouses and a reduction to the standard car parking rate
    7-9 LAUNCESTON STREET WILLIAMSTOWN NORTH 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Construction of four warehouses across two lots and a reduction in the car parking requirement
    5 (LOT 86) ROBBINS CCT WILLIAMSTOWN NORTH 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of three warehouses and a reduction in the car parking requirement
    LOT 77 LITERARY WAY (15 ROBBINS CCT) WILLIAMSTOWN NORTH 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two warehouses and a reduction in the car parking requirement
    7 (LOT 80) LITERARY WAY WILLIAMSTOWN NORTH 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two warehouses and a reduction in the car parking requirements
    7 (LOT 87) ROBBINS CCT WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two warehouses and a reduction in the car parking requirement
    1 (LOT 84) ROBBINS CCT WILLIAMSTOWN NORTH 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Buildings and works - 107 dwellings
    222-238 KOROROIT CREEK RD WILLIAMSTOWN NORTH 3016In progress
  • Buildings and Works Associated with the Construction of Warehouses and Reduction of the Associated Car Parking Requirement
    43-45 LAUNCESTON STREET WILLIAMSTOWN NORTH 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of 3 warehouses and ancillary offices with associated car parking with consideration given to a reduced car parking rate.
    8 LAUNCESTON STREET WILLIAMSTOWN NORTH 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for two warehouses and reduction to the car parking requirement.
    LOT 62 LITERARY WAY WILLIAMSTOWN NORTH 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Proposed Use and Development of Two Warehouses with ancillary Offices. Reduction to the car parking requirement. Two lot subdivision.
    LOT 74 ROBBINS CIRCUIT WILLIAMSTOWN NORTH 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Change of use from motor repairs to car sales and the construction of buildings and works under Clause 33.01-4 (Industrial 1 Zone)
    102 MADDOX RD WILLIAMSTOWN NORTH 3016Lapsed
  • Change of use to a restricted recreation facility (gym).
    18 MACAULAY ST WILLIAMSTOWN NORTH 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of nine (9) warehouses with ancillary offices, and a reduction to the car parking requirement under Clause 52.06-3
    144-152 MADDOX ROAD WILLIAMSTOWN NORTH 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the site for a service station with associated signage and creation of access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1.
    268 KOROROIT CREEK RD WILLIAMSTOWN NORTH 3016NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works for the construction of two warehouses under clause 33.03-4
    40 LAUNCESTON STREET WILLIAMSTOWN NORTH 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works - seven dwellings
    69 PARK CRES WILLIAMSTOWN NORTH 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of buildings and carrying out of works for two (2) Warehouses under clause 33.03-4, two (2) Lot subdivision under clause 33.03-3 and a parking reduction under clause 52.06-6
    26 ROBBINS CIRCUIT WILLIAMSTOWN NORTH 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of four warehouses and a reduction in the car parking requirement
    22-24 ROBBINS CIRCUIT WILLIAMSTOWN NORTH 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for the purpose of two warehouses
    39 ALBEMARLE ST WILLIAMSTOWN NORTH 3016In progress
  • Use and development of the land for the purpose of a convenience restaurant, altered access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1, display of signage, and reduction to the bicycle facility requirements.
    85 MADDOX RD WILLIAMSTOWN NORTH 3016NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use of the premises for industry (coffee and tea manufacturing) along with a reduction to the statutory car parking rate
    2B 197 CHAMPION RD WILLIAMSTOWN NORTH 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Construction of a front fence
    69 PARK CRES WILLIAMSTOWN NORTH 3016Withdrawn
  • Proposed use and development of two warehouse's with ancillary offices and reduction to the standard car parking requirement.
    Lot 62 Literary WayWithdrawn
  • An extension of the existing road crossing (driveway) to access the property
    46-48 MACAULAY ST WILLIAMSTOWN NORTH 3016Lapsed
  • Single storey addition to rear of existing dwelling with associated demolition
    30 PARK CRES WILLIAMSTOWN NORTH 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Reduction in the car parking requirement associated with use of the site as industry (commercial kitchen)
    39 Albemarle StWithdrawn
  • Installation of solar panels/system
    32 Edina StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a single storey addition to the side of the existing dwelling with associated demolition works
    86 FLORENCE ST WILLIAMSTOWN NORTH 3016Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a roofed pergola (not attached to dwelling) on a concrete slab in the back yard, not visible from any street, laneway or park.
    63 Champion RdPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations and additions to existing factory - proposed warehouse extension. NOTE: Planning permit was approved and exp Dec 2020. Completion of works is 80%.
    58 Albemarle StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of 32 warehouses and a reduction in the statutory car parking requirement
    64 TENNYSON ST WILLIAMSTOWN NORTH 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

2 active roadworks / incidents

  • Maddox Road - Newport - Maddox Road RoadworksMaddox Road - Newport30 Oct 2025 – 31 Oct 2026
  • Maddox Road - Newport - Maddox Road RoadworksMaddox Road - Newport28 Aug 2026 – 15 Sep 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated

Heritage

3 heritage places

  • FORMER DEPUTY MANAGER'S RESIDENCENH1839
  • FORMER MANAGER'S RESIDENCENH1840
  • WILLIAMSTOWN CEMETERYNH1837

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Gellibrand
Member of Parliament
Tim WATTS (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
118,962
Turnout (2025)
91.4%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+3.9 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 34.9%Labor 65.1%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.6 km away).

Coalition 28.9%Labor 71.1%

6.0 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +4.2 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Newport WestLabor 70.9% · Coalition 29.1% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
  • Altona LakesLabor 77.6% · Coalition 22.4% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
  • Williamstown WestLabor 61.3% · Coalition 38.7% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
  • NewportLabor 75.9% · Coalition 24.1% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
  • Williamstown BayviewLabor 67.3% · Coalition 32.7% TPP (2025)2.0 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Compare with

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