Williamstown at a glance
Median house
$1,600,000
Median unit
$906,000
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
16.0k
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Williamstown.
The postcode for Williamstown is 3016 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Williamstown is $1,600,000.
Williamstown (3016) sits in the Hobsons Bay region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,600,000, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Williamstown has roughly 16,025 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. 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 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 9 government primary, 1 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Williamstown's population at 16,025, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
16,025
Median age
45
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $1,600,000 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $906,000, roughly 43% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $320,000. 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
$1,600,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $906,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$670/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$523/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$1,600,000
$906,000
16,025
Median age: 45
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.18% (median rent $670/wk against a $1,600,000 price tag). Units yield 3.00% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.18%
Based on $1,600,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.00%
Based on $906,000 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–
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.
1,137
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.
Local schools for Williamstown
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Government School Catchment
Bayside P-12 College
Williamstown North Primary School
Williamstown High 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.
- What is the median house price in Williamstown?
- The median house price in Williamstown, VIC 3016 is $1,600,000. The median unit price is $906,000.
- What is the Williamstown postcode?
- Williamstown is in the 3016 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Hobsons Bay region.
- Where is Williamstown?
- Williamstown 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?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $670, for units it's $523.
- What schools are in Williamstown?
- There are 20 schools serving Williamstown on this page, including Bayside P-12 College, Williamstown North Primary School, Williamstown High School.
- How walkable is Williamstown?
- Williamstown has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Williamstown?
- Williamstown is close to Williamstown North, Newport, Spotswood, South Kingsville, Seaholme.
- What is the population of Williamstown?
- The population of Williamstown is approximately 16,025 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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