Williamstown North

An assessment of population growth drivers in Williamstown North reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of Williamstown North is around 1,820. This reflects a growth of 198 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,622. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 1,675 in June 2024, based on ERP data released by the ABS and an additional 351 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,016 persons per square kilometer. Williamstown North's growth rate of 12.2% since the 2021 census exceeds both national (9.9%) and state averages, marking it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 91.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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 utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on these projections, the suburb of Williamstown North is expected to have an above median population growth, increasing by 269 persons to reach a total of 2,117 by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 6.8% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Williamstown North according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Williamstown North has received approximately 40 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 204 homes. As of FY-26, six approvals have been recorded. The average population growth per year for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25 was zero people. This suggests new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, providing more options for buyers and potentially driving population growth beyond current expectations.

The average expected construction cost value of new properties is $644,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment. In FY-26, there have been $2.1 million in commercial approvals, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Williamstown North has recorded 160.0% more new home approvals per person. This higher level of new home approvals reflects strong developer confidence in the area and offers greater choice for buyers, although building activity has slowed in recent years. The new building activity shows a focus on attached dwellings (80.0%) over detached houses (20.0%), creating more affordable entry points and suiting downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This shift indicates decreasing availability of developable sites and reflects changing lifestyles and the need for diverse housing options. With around 213 people per dwelling approval, Williamstown North is showing a developing market.

Future projections estimate Williamstown North to add approximately 124 residents by 2041. Current construction levels should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Williamstown North has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects that may impact the area. Notable ones are Akuna Drive in Williamstown North, Elements at Williams Point Business Park, and the Newport Community Hub upgrade. The following details these projects, focusing on those most relevant:.

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Williamstown North ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Williamstown North has a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector being notably prominent. Its unemployment rate was 2.8% in the past year, showing an employment growth of 4.1%. As of December 2025, 1,109 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.0%, lower than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%.

The workforce participation rate is 76.3%, slightly higher than Greater Melbourne's 71.3%. According to Census data, 41.2% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Major employment industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The area specializes in finance & insurance, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

However, health care & social assistance has a lower presence at 10.5% compared to the regional average of 14.2%. With 1.4 workers per resident, Williamstown North functions as an employment hub, hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 4.1% while labour force increased by 4.6%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.3 percentage points. This compares to Greater Melbourne's employment growth of 2.4%, labour force expansion of 2.8%, and a similar unemployment rate increase of 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Williamstown North's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, assuming constant population projections 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 ended June 2023, Williamstown North had a median taxpayer income of $60,811 and an average income of $93,841. These figures are among the highest in Australia, compared to Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since June 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $65,828 (median) and $101,583 (average). Census data from 2021 shows Williamstown North's household, family, and personal incomes rank between the 75th and 76th percentiles nationally. The income bracket of $1,500 - $2,999 is dominant with 27.7% of residents (504 people), similar to Melbourne's 32.8%. Notably, 35.3% earn over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and services. Housing costs consume 16.4% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 75th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Williamstown North displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Williamstown North, as per the latest Census, 38.9% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 61.1% being semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Melbourne metro's figures of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Williamstown North stood at 25.3%, with mortgaged properties at 37.1% and rented ones at 37.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,383, higher than Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent in Williamstown North was $400, slightly above Melbourne metro's figure of $390. Nationally, Williamstown North's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Williamstown North features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 62.8% of all households, including 29.4% couples with children, 23.9% couples without children, and 9.7% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 37.2%, with lone person households at 33.6% and group households comprising 2.9%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

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

The area's educational profile is notable regionally with university qualification rates of 35.9%, exceeding the Australian average of 30.4% and the SA4 region rate of 32.0%. This indicates a strong emphasis on higher education in the community. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 22.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.6%).

Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 29.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 12.2% and certificates for 16.9%. Educational participation is high, with 27.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.7% in secondary education, 6.4% in tertiary education, and 5.6% pursuing primary education.

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

Williamstown North has six active public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by one route in total, offering 114 weekly passenger trips collectively. The area's transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 214 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 82%, while trains account for 10%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.1 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 41.2% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 16 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 19 weekly trips per individual stop.

Williamstown North's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Williamstown North's health metrics are close to national benchmarks. The prevalence of common health conditions among its general population is somewhat typical but higher than the national average among older cohorts. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 64% of the total population (1,160 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 9.9 and 8.3% of residents respectively, while 67.3% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Working-age residents show an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 22.4% of residents aged 65 and over (407 people), higher than the 15.1% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, though they rank lower nationally than the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Williamstown North was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Williamstown North has a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 26.6% of its population born overseas and 16.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Williamstown North, accounting for 44.7% of the population. However, Judaism is more prevalent here compared to Greater Melbourne, making up 0.3% versus 1.0%.

The top three ancestral groups are English (24.9%), Australian (23.0%), and Irish (9.0%). Some ethnic groups have notable differences in representation: Polish at 1.0% (regional average is 0.8%), Macedonian at 0.8% (vs regional 0.7%), and Maltese at 1.2% (vs regional 1.1%).

Williamstown North's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Williamstown North is 42 years, significantly higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years, and also older than Australia's national median age of 38 years. The 65-74 age group constitutes 11.9% of the population in Williamstown North, which is stronger compared to Greater Melbourne. However, the 5-14 age cohort makes up only 7.0%. Post-Census data from 2021 shows that the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 5.9% to 8.4%, while the 15 to 24 cohort has risen from 12.6% to 14.2%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has decreased from 8.5% to 7.0%, and the 45 to 54 age group has dropped from 15.6% to 14.4%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Williamstown North, with the 75 to 84 age group projected to grow by 42 people, reaching 217 from 152. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 76% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 15-24 and 0-4 age cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.