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VIC · Hobsons Bay Council

Williamstown (Vic.), VIC, 3016

Current weather

14°CRain showers

78% humidity · 26.3 km/h wind · 15.7° / 12.5° today · 4.3 mm rain

Desirability index

84/100

#74 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Williamstown (Vic.) is a mid-sized suburb in the Hobsons Bay area, home to around 14,407 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 1,220 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-20%), roughly 84.7 offences per 1,000 residents, 6 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

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)
330 / 1,651 / 719

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.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
1,220
Against the person
130
Against property
812
Rate per 1,000 residents
84.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 111 residents
State safety percentile
70.2th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-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

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
6
Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
1,117.5
  • Bayside P-12 CollegeCombined
  • Newmark PrimaryPrimary
  • St Mary's SchoolPrimary
  • Williamstown High SchoolSecondary
  • Williamstown North Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Williamstown Primary SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

79 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

Data sources & freshness

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· 160 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling
    72 PASCO ST WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 5 Lot Subdivision
    11 GANTON CT WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Lapsed
  • Construction of additions to rear of existing dwelling
    37 RIFLE RANGE DR WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal and replacement of existing window
    93 HANMER ST WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 23 Lot Subdivision
    27 AITKEN ST WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Advertising signage
    49 FERGUSON ST WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations/Renovation to Existing Single Dwelling
    95 VERDON ST WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations/Renovation to Existing Single Dwelling
    95 VERDON ST WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Withdrawn
  • Construction of a carport
    87 ESPLANADE WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Installation of retractable awnings
    65-75 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 shed
    50 DOVER RD WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations to existing dwelling with associated demolition
    103 ESPLANADE WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of a double storey dwelling with basement
    10 GELLIBRAND ST WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Increase number of patrons for the licensed restaurant
    205 NELSON PL WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Lapsed
  • Double storey addition to rear of existing dwelling with associated demolition
    95 DOVER RD WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations and double storey addition to existing dwelling with associated demolition
    85 PARKER ST WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct 2 shade sails
    19-23 POWER ST WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations and double storey addition to existing dwelling with associated demolition
    1 ALMA TCE WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a pergola
    17 KOKODA RD WILLIAMSTOWN 3016In progress
  • Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling
    10 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 works
    17 MELBOURNE RD WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two warehouses and a reduction to the standard car parking rate
    17 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 works
    19 HOTHAM ST WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a verandah to rear of existing dwelling
    35 RUSSELL PL WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Rear extension
    35 RUSSELL PL WILLIAMSTOWN 3016In progress
  • Construction of a single storey addition to the rear of the existing dwelling with associated demolition works
    100 JOHN ST WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition of washroom
    81 ESPLANADE WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Liquor licence
    187 NELSON PL WILLIAMSTOWN 3016NOD issued by a delegate
  • Subdivision of the land into 10 lots and common property
    95 FERGUSON ST WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a shed
    26 PRINCES ST WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a vergola to rear of existing dwelling
    8 COLLINS ST WILLIAMSTOWN 3016In progress
  • Single storey addition to rear of existing dwelling with associated demolition
    28 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 dwelling
    120 OSBORNE ST WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by the RA
  • Alterations and additions to existing double storey dwelling with associated demolition
    60 MORRIS ST WILLIAMSTOWN 3016Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition of outbuildings associated with existing dwelling
    18 MACQUARIE ST WILLIAMSTOWN 3016In progress
  • Construction of a verandah
    34 PAAS PL WILLIAMSTOWN 3016No permit required
  • Construction of a front fence with associated demolition
    6 STEWART ST WILLIAMSTOWN 3016In progress
2020· 222 proposals

222 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

216 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • TABAdult Gaming Centre
  • BWSAlcohol

    71 Kororoit Creek Road, Williamstown

  • Bakers DelightBakery
  • Hot Golden BakeryBakery

    Unit 7 71-79 Kororoit Creek Road, Williamstown

  • Williamstown BakehouseBakery
  • ANZBank
  • Bendigo BankBank
  • Commonwealth BankBank
  • NABBank
  • WestpacBank

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

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

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
3
Emergency department
On site
  • Priceline Pharmacypharmacy
  • The Healing Garden WilliamstownNelson Placealternative
  • Williamstown Hospitalhospital

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

26 state 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 · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • The Range Children’s CentreKororoit Creek Roadkindergarten

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
25
Parks (OSM)
25

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
84.0/100
Cohort rank
#74 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • The Range Children’s CentrechildcareKororoit Creek Roadkindergarten
  • ALFRED GRAVING DOCKheritageNH0697
  • BLUNTS BOATYARD & SLIPWAYheritageNH1885
  • DRESSING PAVILIONheritageNH0927
  • FORMER ADVERTISER BUILDINGheritageNH0865
  • FORMER BANK OF AUSTRALASIAheritageNH1769
  • FORMER BRIDGE HOTELheritageNH1792
  • FORMER CUSTOMS HOUSEheritageNH0894
  • FORMER MORGUE ANN ST WILLIAMSTOWNheritageNH1512
  • FORMER PRESBYTERIAN MANSEheritageNH0229

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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