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 population of Williams Landing is estimated at around 9,937 as of Feb 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 489 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,448. The change is inferred from the resident population of 9,746 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 204 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,594 persons per square kilometer, placing Williams Landing in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Williams Landing has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 7.3%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 66.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking at population projections moving forward, exceptional growth is predicted over the period with Williams Landing expected to grow by 4,670 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 45.1% in total over the 17 years.

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

Williams Landing has received approximately 62 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 314 homes. In FY-26 so far, 15 approvals have been recorded. This results in an average of 4.9 people moving to the area annually for each new dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25.

Compared to Greater Melbourne, Williams Landing has significantly less development activity, being 58.0% below the regional average per person. Recent construction comprises 41.0% detached dwellings and 59.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating a shift from the current housing mix of 89.0% houses. At around 535 people per approval, Williams Landing suggests a mature market. Future projections estimate an addition of 4,479 residents by 2041, which may challenge current housing supply at present development rates.

Future projections show Williams Landing adding 4,479 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified eight projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include 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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Employment conditions in Williams Landing demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Williams Landing has an educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 3.4% as of the past year, with estimated employment growth at 3.6%. As of December 2025, 6,574 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.4% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, and workforce participation at 90.0% compared to Greater Melbourne's 71.3%.

According to Census responses, 38.5% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and retail trade sectors. Notably, finance & insurance employment levels are at 1.9 times the regional average. Conversely, construction is under-represented with only 6.4% of Williams Landing's workforce compared to Greater Melbourne's 9.7%.

The ratio of 0.7 workers per resident indicates a high level of local employment opportunities. Over the past year, employment increased by 3.6%, labour force grew by 4.1%, and unemployment rose by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced employment growth of 2.4% and labour force growth of 2.8%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Williams Landing's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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 2023, Williams Landing had a median income among taxpayers of $60,506 and an average level of $72,251. These figures are above the national average and compare with levels of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively across Greater Melbourne. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Williams Landing would be approximately $65,498 (median) and $78,212 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Williams Landing rank highly nationally, between the 79th and 92nd percentiles. Distribution data shows that 37.6% of residents (3,736 people) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, aligning with regional levels where this cohort represents 32.8%. Notably, 41.2% of Williams Landing residents earn above $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 16.2% of income in the suburb, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 91st percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places 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 dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 89.0% houses and 11.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Williams Landing stood at 10.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 49.8% and rented ones at 40.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, higher than Melbourne metro's $2,000. The median weekly rent was $420, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Williams Landing's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,167 versus 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 account for 82.9% of all households, including 52.0% that are couples with children, 20.7% that are couples without children, and 8.4% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 17.1%, with lone person households at 11.4% and group households making up 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 has a higher level of educational attainment than the national average. Among residents aged 15 and above, 53.9% have university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.0% in the SA4 region. This is predominantly due to bachelor degrees (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% 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

Williams Landing has 27 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 10 different routes that together facilitate 4,402 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically situated 321 meters from the nearest stop. Primarily residential, most Williams Landing residents commute outward. Car remains the dominant mode of transportation at 79%, while train usage stands at 15%. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 38.5% of residents work from home, which may be due to 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 based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, indicating a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

The rate of private health cover is found to be very high at approximately 55% of the total population (~5,502 people). The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 4.7% and 3.8% of residents respectively. Notably, 85.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Williams Landing has 5.6% of its population aged 65 and over (556 people), which is lower than the 15.1% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly 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 high level of cultural diversity, with 66.1% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 61.6% born overseas. The predominant religion in Williams Landing is Christianity, comprising 29.6%. However, Hinduism is significantly overrepresented, making up 21.3%, compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 4.4%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other at 24.3% (compared to a regional average of 14.6%), Indian at 20.0% (regional average: 4.2%), and Chinese at 14.4% (regional average: 6.5%). Notably, Samoan, Filipino, and Maori groups are also overrepresented in Williams Landing compared to regional averages.

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 Australia's national average of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Williams Landing has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (22.2%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (1.3%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is notably higher than the national average of 14.3%. According to post-2021 Census data, demographic aging in Williams Landing is evident, with the median age increasing from 31 to 32 years between censuses. Key changes include the growth of the 45 to 54 age group from 10.2% to 11.9% of the population, a decline in the 25 to 34 cohort from 20.8% to 18.8%, and a decrease in the 0 to 4 age group from 9.3% to 7.6%. Demographic modeling indicates that Williams Landing's age profile will change significantly by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort projected to grow by 71%, adding 841 residents and reaching a total of 2,024.