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South Kingsville vs Williamstown.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,306,300 and $1,600,000. South Kingsville edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

South Kingsville (median $1,306,300) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than Williamstown ($1,600,000).

South Kingsville scores higher on walkability (26/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Williamstown (1093) sits above South Kingsville (1087).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

South Kingsville is the lower entry point at $1,306,300 median, 18% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Williamstown edges out on average school ICSEA (1093 vs 1087).

Common questionsSouth Kingsville vs Williamstown

Common questions

Is South Kingsville or Williamstown cheaper to buy in?

South Kingsville has the lower median house price at $1,306,300, roughly 18% below Williamstown ($1,600,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does South Kingsville or Williamstown have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Williamstown scores 1093 vs 1087 in South Kingsville. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

Which is more walkable, South Kingsville or Williamstown?

South Kingsville scores 26/100 on walkability vs 16/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.

The numbers behind the take

South Kingsville
Metric
Williamstown

Price & Market

$1,306,300
Median house
$1,600,000
$520,000
Median unit
$906,000
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

Rent (house / wk)
$800/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$523/wk
61.0%
Owner occupied
38.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

26
Walk score
16
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
2,156
Population
37
Median age

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1087
Avg ICSEA
1093

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).