Median house price
$1.56M
-5.2% change
VIC · Hobsons Bay Council
Williamstown, 3016
Est. population · Jun 2025
15,116
Growth (1 yr)
+1.4%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.7%
Median age
45
Median income
$2,411/wk
Employment rate
62.4%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$1,560,000
Languages at home
15.4%non-English
Most common: Greek, Italian, Vietnamese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Coastal
- Café precinct
- Heritage area
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Life in Williamstown revolves around the coast, with the feel of a established suburb that never strays far from the water. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Sport and recreation are easy to access, with local venues supporting active weekends and after-work routines.
Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses and trains cover longer journeys across the metro area. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Recognised heritage character runs through the streets, with older fabric still defining local identity.
Desirability rates good overall, led by community and employment, plus schools and education, while growth momentum land closer to the middle of the pack for similar coastal suburbs.
At a glance
Williamstown snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$670/wk
Population (ERP)
15,116
+1.4% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
11.4%
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
#8
among Coastal & beach · Mature
Safety
68th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
80th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
89th
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
- 69.5/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 9% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 251st in Australia
- State rank
- 112th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #8 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #19 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025)
- $670
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $1,560,000
- Median price change
- -5.2%
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
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025; Sep 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
15,116(June 2025)
+1.4% annual · +2.7% over 5 years · 80th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.4%
- 5-year growth
- +2.7%
- Change in 1 year
- +207
- Change in 5 years
- +392
- 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 (~15,700), extrapolated at +0.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 14,407
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $2,411
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 700 of 6,166
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,700
- Employment rate
- 62.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 3,070 / 1,651 / 719 (+ 7 other)
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)
- 1,220
- Against the person
- 130
- Against property
- 812
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 80.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 111 residents
- State safety percentile
- 68.3th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -19.9%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage93
- B41 Motor Vehicle Theft96
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle182
- B43 Steal From A Retail Store101
- B49 Other Theft81
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 6
- Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
- 1,117.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 89th
School list
- Williamstown High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1112 · 87th percentile · LBOTE 23% · 1,527 students · Top SEA quarter 46% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
- Bayside P-12 CollegeCombined · Government · ICSEA 1006 · 50th percentile · LBOTE 48% · 958 students · Top SEA quarter 16% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Williamstown North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1135 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 16% · 601 students · Top SEA quarter 56% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Williamstown Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1123 · 90th percentile · LBOTE 21% · 460 students · Top SEA quarter 52% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1107 · 86th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 263 students · Top SEA quarter 40% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Newmark PrimaryPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1134 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 17% · 131 students · Top SEA quarter 52% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- The Range Children’s CentreKororoit Creek Roadkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
82 public transport stops in this suburb
- North Williamstown Rail Replacement Bus Stop
- Williamstown Beach Rail Replacement Bus Stop
- Williamstown Beach Station
- Williamstown Beach Station
- Williamstown Station
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
392 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
27 restaurants · 9 cafes · 7 pubs · 2 bars · 2 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 8 fast food · 3 bakeries
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Strong café and dining scene — 56 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 25 parks mapped in suburb, 13 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 82 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 49 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.62
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 3.89
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.74
Food & drink(56)
- Bakers DelightBakery
- Hot Golden BakeryBakery
Unit 7 71-79 Kororoit Creek Road, Williamstown
- Williamstown BakehouseBakery
- Atomic Bar & RestaurantBar
183-185 Nelson Place, Williamstown
- FeleciaBar
201 Nelson Place, Williamstown
- Cafe CirinoCafe
133 Nelson Place, Williamstown
- Cocoa LatteCafe
- CoffeeismCafe
Unit 10 71-79 Kororoit Creek Road, Williamstown
- Crowded HouseCafe
48 Ferguson Street, Williamstown
- Hug a Mug CafeCafe
117 Nelson Place, Williamstown
- Parade DeliCafe
- Scwabs GalleyCafe
165 Nelson Place, Williamstown
- The KioskCafe
94-98 Esplanade, Williamstown
- Tick TokCafe
181 Nelson Place, Williamstown
- Ace AçaíFast food
1 Parker Street, Williamstown
- Burger CultureFast food
3 Cole Street, Williamstown
- Fast food
- Golden Catch Fish & ChipsFast food
Unit 12 71-79 Kororoit Creek Road, Williamstown
- Hot WingsFast food
- Lukumades WilliamstownFast food
177 Nelson Place, Williamstown
- Marko's Greek Kitchen BarFast food
Unit 13 71-79 Kororoit Creek Road, Williamstown
- Off the Pier Fish & ChipperyFast food
Syme Street, Williamstown
- Customs House Hotel WilliamstownPub
161 Nelson Place, Williamstown
- Hobson's Bay HotelPub
28 Ferguson Street, Williamstown
- Prince Albert HotelPub
- Rifle Club HotelPub
121 Victoria Street, Williamstown
- Steam Packet HotelPub
13 Cole Street, Williamstown
- The Rose HotelPub
- Victoria InnPub
- A day in BKK - WilliamstownRestaurant
145 Nelson Place, Williamstown
- Capiz BistroRestaurant
147 Nelson Place, Williamstown
- Feeling ThaiRestaurant
Unit 9 71 Kororoit Creek Road, Williamstown
- Fong's KitchenRestaurant
197 Nelson Place, Williamstown
- Hanoi PhoRestaurant
88 Ferguson Street, Williamstown
- Hola Mexico WilliamstownRestaurant
187 Nelson Place, Williamstown
- Humsies Kitchen WilliamstownRestaurant
179 Nelson Place, Williamstown
- Jackies PizzaRestaurant
198 Melbourne Road, Williamstown
- Little AsiaRestaurant
- Marigold ThaiRestaurant
227 Nelson Place, Williamstown
- Miss La's KitchenRestaurant
203 Nelson Place, Williamstown
- MonzarellaRestaurant
231 Nelson Place, Williamstown
- Nando'sRestaurant
221 Nelson Place, Williamstown
- Nonno's PizzeriaRestaurant
209 Nelson Place, Williamstown
- Pelican's LandingRestaurant
Syme Street, Williamstown
- Pier FarmRestaurant
- Pizza D'AsportoRestaurant
Unit 11 71-79 Kororoit Creek Road, Williamstown
- Restaurant
- Sangam TandooriRestaurant
135 Nelson Place, Williamstown
- Santorini RestaurantRestaurant
189 Nelson Place, Williamstown
- SebastianRestaurant
- Souv N BrewRestaurant
149 Nelson Place, Williamstown
- The Eminence Restaurant & BarRestaurant
139 Nelson Place, Williamstown
- The Nawabi TasteRestaurant
223 Nelson Place, Williamstown
- Vietnam Bites & CoffeeRestaurant
211 Nelson Place, Williamstown
- Williamstown MusselsRestaurant
129 Nelson Place, Williamstown
- Yumcha HouseRestaurant
Shopping(4)
- Regional Farmers MarketsMarketplace
- ColesSupermarket
29 Douglas Parade
- WoolworthsSupermarket
71 Kororoit Creek Road, Williamstown
Community(10)
- Williamstown Italian Social ClubCommunity centre
30 Garden Street
- The Range Children’s CentreKindergarten
87 Kororoit Creek Road, Williamstown
- Williamstown LibraryLibrary
- Bayside P-12 College Williamstown CampusSchool
29-69 Kororoit Creek Road
- Newmark PrimarySchool
128 Nelson Place
- St Mary's Primary SchoolSchool
116 Cecil Street
- Williamstown High School Bayview CampusSchool
21-55 Bayview Street
- Williamstown North Primary SchoolSchool
133 Melbourne Road
- Williamstown Primary SchoolSchool
111-119 Cecil Street
- Williamstown Town HallTownhall
104 Ferguson Street
Health & services(3)
- Facial and Oral Surgery ClinicDentist
65 Electra Street
- Williamstown HospitalHospital
- Priceline PharmacyPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(72)
- Bayview ReservePark
- Charles Bates ReservePark
- Commonwealth ReservePark
130-140 Nelson Place, Williamstown
- Dennis ReservePark
- E. W. Jackson ReservePark
- Esplanade Public ParkPark
- Farrell Court ReservePark
- Fearon ReservePark
- Gloucester ReservePark
- Gray ReservePark
- Maclean ReservePark
- Park (8)
- Rifle Range ReservePark
- Robertson ReservePark
- Rotary ParkPark
- Sadler ReservePark
- Charles Bates Reserve PlaygroundPlayground
- E. W. Jackson PlaygroundPlayground
- Jawbone Reserve PlaygroundPlayground
- P. G. Sadler Reserve playgroundPlayground
- Playground (8)
- Rotary Park PlaygroundPlayground
- Liston Tennis ClubSports centre
142 Nelson Place, Williamstown
- Sports centre
- LacrosseSports field
- Lawn BowlsSports field
- Sports field
- Williamstown Croquet ClubSports field
- Swimming pool (30)
Entertainment(2)
- St. John Ambulance MuseumMuseum
- Viewpoint
Transport(36)
32 bus stops · 4 train stations
Other(75)
- TABAdult Gaming Centre
- BWSAlcohol
121 Victoria Street, Williamstown
- BWSAlcohol
71 Kororoit Creek Road, Williamstown
- The Healing Garden WilliamstownAlternative
Unit 1 139 Nelson Place, Williamstown
- Aligned Corporate Residences WilliamstownApartment
Syme Street, Williamstown
- ANZBank
- Bendigo BankBank
- Commonwealth BankBank
- NABBank
- WestpacBank
- Bbq (2)
- Authentic Skin and LaserBeauty salon
73 Railway Crescent, Williamstown
- Bayside Body & Spa TherapyBeauty salon
221A Nelson Place
- Nelson NailsBeauty salon
169 Nelson Place, Williamstown
- Bench (30)
- Podium Bike HubBicycle
- Bicycle NetworkBicycle Parking
- Bicycle Parking (3)
- Bicycle Repair Station
- Bird Hide
- WilliamstownBus Station
- Avery & ArloClothes
- Poppi WilliamsClothes
- Drinking water (19)
- Wilkinson Memorial Drinking FountainDrinking water
- EV charging
- Nelson Bros Funeral ServicesFuneral Hall
81 Kororoit Creek Road, Williamstown
- Garden (8)
- Jawbone ArboretumGarden
- Williamstown Botanic GardensGarden
- Jan'sGuest House
- 360 BarbershopHairdresser
153 Nelson Place, Williamstown
- La Bodega BarbershopHairdresser
1 Cole Street, Williamstown
- M L B StudioHairdresser
- Mario Paul Del Grosso Hair StudioHairdresser
195 Nelson Place, Williamstown
- Punt Hill Apartment HotelHotel
- Will's Batch Ice CreamIce Cream
225 Nelson Place, Williamstown
- Willi Homemade Icecream & AçaiIce Cream
175 Nelson Place, Williamstown
- Williamstown Ice Cream & Frozen YoghurtIce Cream
199 Nelson Place, Williamstown
- Hobsons Bay Visitor Information CentreInformation
1 Syme Street, Williamstown
- Information
- Green Thumb MarketInterior Decoration
1a Cole Street, Williamstown
- Mym fitMassage
Unit 4 12-16 Parker Street
- West Lake Massage & Day SpaMassage
207a Nelson Place, Williamstown
- Get the News WilliamstownNewsagent
Unit 8 71-79 Kororoit Creek Road, Williamstown
- Parking (41)
- Yacht Club ParkingParking
- Parking Entrance
- Parking Space (22)
- Dog TownPet
- Metro PetroleumPetrol station
- Picnic Table (8)
- Holy Trinity Anglican ChurchPlace of worship
- St StephensPlace of worship
179 Melbourne Road, Williamstown
- Williamstown Presbyterian ChurchPlace of worship
- Williamstown Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
- Williamstown Police StationPolice
100 Nelson Place, Williamstown
- Post Box (7)
- Australia PostPost office
- Public toilets
- The Village WilliamstownRetirement Home
- Commonwealth Reserve Band RotundaShelter
- Shelter (3)
- Shower (2)
- Slipway
- West Lake AlterationTailor
207a Nelson Place, Williamstown
- Requiem Tattoo GalleryTattoo
193 Nelson Place, Williamstown
- TelstraTelephone
- Telstra Public PhoneTelephone
- Melbourne Seaplanes TerminalTicket
Syme Street, Williamstown
- TsgTobacco
- Track
- Mario's Cultural Tour to ItalyTravel Agency
195 Nelson Place, Williamstown
- Waste Basket (2)
- Back To BasicsYes
157 Nelson Place, Williamstown
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
17 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Bayview ReservePark
- Charles Bates ReservePark
- Commonwealth ReservePark
- Dennis ReservePark
- E. W. Jackson ReservePark
- Esplanade Public ParkPark
- Farrell Court ReservePark
- Fearon ReservePark
- Gloucester ReservePark
- Gray ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 25
- Parks (OSM)
- 25
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
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
4 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Holy Trinity Anglican Church
- St Stephens
179 Melbourne Road, Williamstown
- Williamstown Presbyterian Church
- Williamstown Uniting Church
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 3
- Nearest hospital
- Williamstown Hospital (0.3 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Priceline PharmacyPharmacy
- The Healing Garden WilliamstownNelson PlaceAlternative
- Williamstown HospitalHospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 403
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 26.7
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
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
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).
382 planning-related records
2021· 40 proposals
September 2021
- Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling72 PASCO ST WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 5 Lot Subdivision11 GANTON CT WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Lapsed
- Construction of additions to rear of existing dwelling37 RIFLE RANGE DR WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal and replacement of existing window93 HANMER ST WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 23 Lot Subdivision27 AITKEN ST WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Advertising signage49 FERGUSON ST WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Alterations/Renovation to Existing Single Dwelling95 VERDON ST WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Alterations/Renovation to Existing Single Dwelling95 VERDON ST WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Withdrawn
- Construction of a carport87 ESPLANADE WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Installation of retractable awnings65-75 STEVEDORE ST WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a verandah roof over an existing deck appurtenant to the existing dwelling.59 YARRA ST WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a shed50 DOVER RD WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Alterations to existing dwelling with associated demolition103 ESPLANADE WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of a double storey dwelling with basement10 GELLIBRAND ST WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Increase number of patrons for the licensed restaurant205 NELSON PL WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Lapsed
- Double storey addition to rear of existing dwelling with associated demolition95 DOVER RD WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Alterations and double storey addition to existing dwelling with associated demolition85 PARKER ST WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construct 2 shade sails19-23 POWER ST WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Alterations and double storey addition to existing dwelling with associated demolition1 ALMA TCE WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a pergola17 KOKODA RD WILLIAMSTOWN 3016In progress
- Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling10 STEVEDORE ST WILLIAMSTOWN 3016NOD issued by a delegate
- Construct a double storey addition to the existing dwelling with associated demolition works.115 COLE ST WILLIAMSTOWN 3016NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of a single storey addition to the rear of the existing dwelling with associated demolition works17 MELBOURNE RD WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two warehouses and a reduction to the standard car parking rate17 PONTING ST WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2021
- Construction of a single storey addition to the rear of the existing dwelling with associated demolition works19 HOTHAM ST WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a verandah to rear of existing dwelling35 RUSSELL PL WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Rear extension35 RUSSELL PL WILLIAMSTOWN 3016In progress
- Construction of a single storey addition to the rear of the existing dwelling with associated demolition works100 JOHN ST WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Demolition of washroom81 ESPLANADE WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Liquor licence187 NELSON PL WILLIAMSTOWN 3016NOD issued by a delegate
- Subdivision of the land into 10 lots and common property95 FERGUSON ST WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a shed26 PRINCES ST WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a vergola to rear of existing dwelling8 COLLINS ST WILLIAMSTOWN 3016In progress
- Single storey addition to rear of existing dwelling with associated demolition28 QUEEN ST WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Demolition of a carport, 2 x sheds and a deck all detached from the single dwelling.18 MACQUARIE ST WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of a double storey dwelling120 OSBORNE ST WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by the RA
- Alterations and additions to existing double storey dwelling with associated demolition60 MORRIS ST WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Demolition of outbuildings associated with existing dwelling18 MACQUARIE ST WILLIAMSTOWN 3016In progress
- Construction of a verandah34 PAAS PL WILLIAMSTOWN 3016No permit required
- Construction of a front fence with associated demolition6 STEWART ST WILLIAMSTOWN 3016In progress
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Heritage
26 heritage places
- ALFRED GRAVING DOCKNH0697
- BLUNTS BOATYARD & SLIPWAYNH1885
- DRESSING PAVILIONNH0927
- FORMER ADVERTISER BUILDINGNH0865
- FORMER BANK OF AUSTRALASIANH1769
- FORMER BRIDGE HOTELNH1792
- FORMER CUSTOMS HOUSENH0894
- FORMER MORGUE ANN ST WILLIAMSTOWNNH1512
- FORMER PRESBYTERIAN MANSENH0229
- FORMER ROYAL HOTELNH1770
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 3.0 km away).
Coalition 35.0%Labor 65.0%
0.1 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.2 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Williamstown BayviewLabor 67.3% · Coalition 32.7% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
- Williamstown WestLabor 61.3% · Coalition 38.7% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
- WilliamstownLabor 63.5% · Coalition 36.5% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
- Williamstown NorthLabor 66.0% · Coalition 34.0% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
- Williamstown SouthLabor 71.2% · Coalition 28.8% TPP (2025)1.0 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
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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