Williams Landing

Williams Landing lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

The suburb of Williams Landing had an estimated population of 9,937 as of Feb 2026, reflecting a growth of 489 people since the 2021 Census. The resident population was estimated at 9,746 by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024. This increase is inferred from an additional 204 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 2,594 persons per square kilometer, placing Williams Landing in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, ending in Feb 2026, Williams Landing has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 7.0%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 66.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusted employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Moving forward with demographic trends, exceptional growth is predicted over the period, with the suburb expected to expand by 5,966 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 66.4% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Williams Landing when compared nationally

Williams Landing has seen approximately 64 new homes approved annually based on AreaSearch analysis. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 321 homes were approved, with an additional 14 approved in FY-26 to date.

On average, 4.8 new residents arrive per dwelling constructed over these five years. The supply of new dwellings is lagging behind demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $343,000. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Williams Landing has significantly lower building activity, with 58.0% fewer approvals per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. Recent construction comprises 41.0% detached houses and 59.0% attached dwellings, marking a significant shift from the current housing pattern of 89.0% houses.

The location has approximately 521 people per dwelling approval. Looking ahead, Williams Landing is expected to grow by 6,597 residents through to 2041, potentially leading to increased competition among buyers and stronger price growth if current development rates do not keep pace with population growth.

Williams Landing has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified eight projects likely to affect the region. Notable ones are Williams Landing Office Buildings Development - Boston Commons & Hudson Hub, Williams Landing Town Centre Development, Williams Landing Station Improvements, and Greening the Pipeline. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis places Williams Landing well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Williams Landing has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate was 3.3% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 5.1%. As of September 2025, 6,593 residents were employed at a rate of 1.4% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%, and workforce participation was 91.7% compared to Greater Melbourne's 71.0%.

Home workership stood at 38.5% based on Census responses, considering Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Key industries include professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Finance & insurance had a share of employment 1.9 times the regional level, while construction was under-represented at 6.4%. The worker-to-resident ratio was 0.7 as of the Census, indicating above-normal local employment opportunities.

Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 5.1% and labour force by 5.5%, raising unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 3.0%, labour force growth of 3.3%, with unemployment rising 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but industry-specific projections suggest Williams Landing's employment could grow by 6.7% in five years and 13.7% in ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year ending June 2023, Williams Landing had a median taxpayer income of $60,506 and an average income of $72,251. Nationally, the median was $57,688 and the average was $75,164. By September 2025, based on Wage Price Index growth, estimated incomes would be approximately $65,498 (median) and $78,212 (average). In Williams Landing, household, family, and personal incomes ranked between the 79th and 92nd percentiles nationally in 2021 Census figures. Income distribution showed that 37.6% of locals earned between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, similar to the surrounding region at 32.8%. High earnings were evident with 41.2% of households earning over $3,000 weekly. Housing costs consumed 16.2% of income, but disposable income remained high at the 91st percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 8th decile.

Williams Landing is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Williams Landing's housing structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 89.0% houses and 11.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Williams Landing was at 10.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 49.8% and rented dwellings at 40.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, above Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent figure was $420, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Williams Landing's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Williams Landing features high concentrations of family households and group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 82.9% of all households, including 52.0% couples with children, 20.7% couples without children, and 8.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 17.1%, with lone person households at 11.4% and group households comprising 5.8%. The median household size is 3.2 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

Williams Landing demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Williams Landing's residents aged 15+ have a notable educational advantage with 53.9% holding university qualifications, surpassing Australia's 30.4% and the SA4 region's 32.0%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 30.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (20.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Vocational pathways account for 21.5%, with advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificates at 10.6%. Educational participation is high, with 35.5% currently enrolled in formal education, including 12.0% in primary, 7.2% in tertiary, and 6.7% pursuing secondary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 35.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.0% in primary education, 7.2% in tertiary education, and 6.7% pursuing secondary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis shows 27 active public transport stops in Williams Landing, all providing bus services. These stops are served by 10 different routes, offering a total of 4,402 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 321 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode at 79%, while train accounts for 15%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.4 per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 38.5% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 628 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 163 weekly trips per stop.

Williams Landing's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Williams Landing's health outcomes show excellent results according to AreaSearch's assessment.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Approximately 55% of the total population (~5,502 people) has private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are asthma (4.7%) and mental health issues (3.8%). A significant majority, 85.8%, report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Only 5.3% of residents are aged 65 and over (526 people), lower than the 15.1% in Greater Melbourne. Seniors' health outcomes rank nationally in line with the general population.

Williams Landing is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Williams Landing has a population where 66.1% speak a language other than English at home, and 61.6% were born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Williams Landing, comprising 29.6%. Hinduism is notably higher than the Melbourne average, making up 21.3% of the population compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 4.4%.

In terms of ancestry, Other is highest at 24.3%, followed by Indian at 20.0% and Chinese at 14.4%. These percentages are substantially higher than their respective regional averages. There are notable overrepresentations in Samoan (1.2%), Filipino (3.1%) and Maori (1.3%) ethnic groups compared to regional averages of 0.3%, 1.3% and 0.3% respectively.

Williams Landing hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Williams Landing has a median age of 32 years, which is younger than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and significantly lower than the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Williams Landing has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (22.4%), but fewer residents aged 75-84 (1.1%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is notably higher than the national figure of 14.3%. According to post-2021 Census data, the proportion of residents aged 45-54 has increased from 10.2% to 11.6%, while the proportion of those aged 25-34 has decreased from 20.8% to 18.7%. The proportion of children aged 0-4 has also dropped, from 9.3% to 7.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Williams Landing's age profile. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 105%, adding 1,206 residents and reaching a total of 2,359.