SA · Barossa Council
Williamstown (SA), SA, 5351
Current weather
10.6°CLight drizzle
79% humidity · 25.7 km/h wind · 12° / 8.5° today · 17 mm rain
Desirability index
#70 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Williamstown (SA) is a smaller suburban community in the Barossa area, home to around 2,981 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 58 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 19.5 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $450 (flats $250, houses $650), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, 3 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 2,981
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $1,782
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 60 of 1,124
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,500
- Employment rate
- 65.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 73 / 10 / 0
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $250
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $650
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $450
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 58
- Against the person
- 15
- Against property
- 43
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 19.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 199 residents
- State safety percentile
- 26.2th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 31
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception5
- Other Property Damage And Environmental17
- Other Theft5
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury10
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv6
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,001
- Williamstown Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1001
- Williamstown School-Based Preschool15 Margaret StreetPreschools
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
4 public transport stops in this suburb
- Melrose St / Memorial Ave - South East side (Mt Pleasant PO)
- Queen St / Memorial Dr - East Side (Williamstown Post Office)
- Queen St / Memorial Dr - West side (Williamstown Post Office)
- Yettie Rd / Lyndoch Valley Rd - North side (Williamstown)
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
3 active roadworks / incidents
- Road ReconstructionWilliamstown Road, Adams Rd18 Mar 2026 – 16 Jul 2026
- Road ReconstructionWilliamstown Road, Needles Rd18 Mar 2026 – 16 Jul 2026
- Road ReconstructionLyndoch Valley Road, Williamstown Rd18 Mar 2026 – 16 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
314 planning-related records
2026· 35 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling Addition and Construction of a Verandah7 WHISPERING WALL RD WILLIAMSTOWN SA 5351Under Assessment
- Construction of an Outbuilding4 MILLINGTON RD WILLIAMSTOWN SA 5351Under Assessment
May 2026
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding; verandah and deck attached to an existing dwelling56 WILD ST WILLIAMSTOWN SA 5351Under Assessment
- Building Alterations to an existing office/buildingLOT 541 MEMORIAL DR WILLIAMSTOWN SA 5351Under Assessment
- Change of use from a Dwelling to Tourist AccommodationUNIT 1-3 1A MOUNT CRAWFORD RD WILLIAMSTOWN SA 5351Under Assessment
- Above Ground Water TankLOT 1 YETTIE RD WILLIAMSTOWN SA 5351Under Assessment
- Construction of an outbuilding34 MILLINGTON RD WILLIAMSTOWN SA 5351Decision Made
April 2026
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding with skillion roof14 LESKE AV WILLIAMSTOWN SA 5351Under Assessment
- Tenancy Fitout – AE Body Bar (Faculty Design)49 MOUNT CRAWFORD RD WILLIAMSTOWN SA 5351Decision Made
- Construction of a vergola structure measuring 7m x 7.88m x 2.7m high9 ROUNSEVELL RD WILLIAMSTOWN SA 5351Decision Made
- Installation of Solar Panels (Ground Mounted)280 YETTIE RD WILLIAMSTOWN SA 5351Under Assessment
- Construction of an Outbuilding60 LORKE RD WILLIAMSTOWN SA 5351Under Assessment
- Domestic outbuilding; carport; expansion of an existing verandah and deck forward of the dwelling; alterations to existing verandah to the rear of the dwelling44 YETTIE RD WILLIAMSTOWN SA 5351Under Assessment
- dark grey weatherboarded 20ft shipping container for domestic storage.71 QUEEN ST WILLIAMSTOWN SA 5351Decision Made
- Outbuilding to rear of dwelling35 WILLIAM DYER DR WILLIAMSTOWN SA 5351Decision Made
March 2026
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with attached deck; rainwater tankLOT 9 ALEXANDER MURRAY RD WILLIAMSTOWN SA 5351Under Assessment
- Construction of a carport8 WHITEMAN RD WILLIAMSTOWN SA 5351Decision Made
- Land Division - 1 into 2 Allotments21 -23 WINTERS RD WILLIAMSTOWN SA 5351Decision Made
- Verandah to rear of dwelling (retrospective conversion of pergola)59 TRESTRAIL CCT WILLIAMSTOWN SA 5351Decision Made
- Construction of a garage outbuilding 48m23 JOHN MURRAY DR WILLIAMSTOWN SA 5351Decision Made
- Extension of an existing outbuilding for the purpose of horse keeping; horse keeping (maximum of two horses); domestic outbuilding185 YETTIE RD WILLIAMSTOWN SA 5351Decision Made
- Construction of garage with attached carport having overall dimensions of 15.2m long by 6.2m wide and wall/post height of 3m40A YETTIE RD WILLIAMSTOWN SA 5351Decision Made
- Tourist accommodation with attached verandah and deck7 PARA WIRRA RD WILLIAMSTOWN SA 5351Under Assessment
- Conventional land division creating fifty-three (53) allotments, public roads and reserves from two (2) allotments, with the construction of retaining walls and associated earthworksLOT 8 GEORGE ST WILLIAMSTOWN SA 5351;LOT 9 GEORGE ST WILLIAMSTOWN SA 5351Under Assessment
February 2026
- Construction of a carport measuring 5.5m x 6.28m x 2.4m post height29 GEORGE ST WILLIAMSTOWN SA 5351Decision Made
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding (measuring 14m x 8m x 3.6m wall height)54 EVA ST WILLIAMSTOWN SA 5351Decision Made
- Construction of a verandah measuring 9m x 11.2m x 3.2m height393 YETTIE RD WILLIAMSTOWN SA 5351Decision Made
- Conversion of existing garage to a bedroom, with associated alterations (garage door removal, window replacement, and internal door)12 BRUCE RUNDLE DR WILLIAMSTOWN SA 5351Under Assessment
- Construction of two outbuildings (11m x 7m x 3m wall height) and (9m x 5m x 5m wall height)4 MILLINGTON RD WILLIAMSTOWN SA 5351Decision Made
- Outbuilding and carport40 WINKLEY RD WILLIAMSTOWN SA 5351Decision Made
- Construction of a freestanding verandah (measuring 6m x 12m x 2.7m post height)24 GOTTWALD RD WILLIAMSTOWN SA 5351Decision Made
- Outbuilding (garage/shed)3 MEWETT CT WILLIAMSTOWN SA 5351Decision Made
January 2026
- Ancillary accommodation to rear of existing dwelling58 -60 WILD ST WILLIAMSTOWN SA 5351Under Assessment
- Change of use from a Detached Dwelling to Tourist Accommodation, with minor cosmetic changes to the facades of the building, and minor internal changes.1 MOUNT CRAWFORD RD WILLIAMSTOWN SA 5351Decision Made
- Swimming Pool and Safety Fence24 GOTTWALD RD WILLIAMSTOWN SA 5351Decision Made
2025· 61 proposals
December 2025
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding (measuring 8.0m x 8.0m x 2.7m wall height)24 GOTTWALD RD WILLIAMSTOWN SA 5351Decision Made
- Construction of an Outbuilding - 12m x 7.6m x 3.3m wall height41 WILD ST WILLIAMSTOWN SA 5351Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with front porch and double garage under main roof37 WINTERS RD WILLIAMSTOWN SA 5351Decision Made
November 2025
- Construction of a verandah measuring 8.5m x 2m x 2.58m height31 SOUTH TCE WILLIAMSTOWN SA 5351Decision Made
- Construction of a verandah measuring 12.2m x 3.2m x 2.4m wall height8 PINSON CT WILLIAMSTOWN SA 5351Decision Made
2024· 72 proposals
72 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 40 proposals
40 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 59 proposals
59 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 46 proposals
46 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
8 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq
- Bench
- Bicycle Parking
- Parking
- Pete's Pet FoodPet
- Playground (2)
- Public toilets
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Hale Conservation Park
Data sources & freshness
- National parks & reserves (SA) — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 7
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 68.0/100
- Cohort rank
- #70 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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