Williamstown North at a glance
Median house
$1,392,500
Median unit
$910,000
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
1,622
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Williamstown North.
The postcode for Williamstown North is 3016 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Williamstown North is $1,392,500.
Williamstown North (3016) sits in the Hobsons Bay region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,392,500, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Williamstown North has roughly 1,622 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Williamstown North scores 16/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Williamstown North's population at 1,622, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (61% own, 37% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,622
Median age
42
Family households
63%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,392,500 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $910,000, roughly 35% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $279,000. Prices sit well above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,392,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $910,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$450/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
61%
Renter occupied
37%
At a deeper level
$1,392,500
$910,000
1,622
Median age: 42
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.68% (median rent $450/wk against a $1,392,500 price tag). Units yield 2.29% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 37% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.68%
Based on $1,392,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.29%
Based on $910,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202661%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
195
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
16
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Williamstown North.
Local schools for Williamstown North
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Newport Gardens Primary School
Bayside P-12 College
Newport Lakes Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Williamstown North.
- What is the median house price in Williamstown North?
- The median house price in Williamstown North, VIC 3016 is $1,392,500. The median unit price is $910,000.
- What is the Williamstown North postcode?
- Williamstown North is in the 3016 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Hobsons Bay region.
- Where is Williamstown North?
- Williamstown North is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3016. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Hobsons Bay region.
- What is the average rent in Williamstown North?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Williamstown North?
- There are 20 schools serving Williamstown North on this page, including Australian Islamic Centre College, Newport Gardens Primary School, Bayside P-12 College.
- How walkable is Williamstown North?
- Williamstown North has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Williamstown North?
- Williamstown North is close to Newport, Williamstown, South Kingsville, Spotswood, Seaholme.
- What is the population of Williamstown North?
- The population of Williamstown North is approximately 1,622 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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