Council (LGA) · Area profile

Williams

2,305 km²

Williams is characterised by a smaller-than-average population, slightly above-average household incomes and somewhat fewer renters than the norm.

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📍 Williams, Council (LGA)

Demographics & Identity

Total population1,021▲ +11.7%since 2011 Median age41 yrs▼ -4.7%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.8%People aged 65 and over18.9%Children under 1521.8%People in a de facto relationship14.2%▲ +11.7%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Williams, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 27%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (25%) and Children (0–14) (22%).

Older adults (45–64)27.0%

Young adults (25–44)25.1%

Children (0–14)21.8%

Seniors (65+)18.9%

Youth (15–24)7.0%

Marital status

In Williams, the largest group is Married at 59%, followed by Never married (27%) and Divorced (8%).

Married59%
Never married27%
Divorced8%
Widowed4%
Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Williams, the largest group is Australia at 92%, followed by England (4%) and New Zealand (3%).

Australia77.2%

England2.9%

New Zealand2.3%

South Africa1.5%

Ancestry

In Williams, the largest group is English at 37%, followed by Australian (37%) and Scottish (9%).

English45.0%

Australian44.7%

Scottish11.3%

Irish8.7%

Italian4.1%

German3.7%

Chinese0.8%

Dutch0.8%

Greek0.6%

Filipino0.5%

Language

People using another language at home3.3%

Language used at home

In Williams, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only85.5%

Religion

People with no religion44.7%

Religious affiliation

In Williams, the largest group is No religion at 52%, followed by Christianity (48%).

No religion52%
Christianity48%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1251.9%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher14.9%

Highest year of school

In Williams, the largest group is Year 12 at 59%, followed by Year 10 (23%) and Year 11 (11%).

Year 1251.9%

Year 1020.4%

Year 1110.0%

Year 9 or below5.6%

Highest qualification level

In Williams, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 40%, followed by Bachelor degree (28%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (21%).

Certificate III / IV29.7%

Bachelor degree20.4%

Advanced diploma / diploma15.5%

Certificate I / II3.0%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.8%

Postgraduate degree2.6%

Field of qualification

In Williams, the largest group is Agriculture & environment at 21%, followed by Engineering & related (14%) and Management & commerce (14%).

Agriculture & environment15.7%

Engineering & related11.0%

Management & commerce10.5%

Education10.3%

Health9.5%

Society & culture8.2%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.7%

Architecture & building2.6%

Creative arts2.6%

Natural & physical sciences0.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,015▲ +66.1%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,739▲ +57.1%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,243▲ +74.0%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week12.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week20.8%

Household income distribution

In Williams, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 34%, followed by $650–$1,499 (31%) and Under $650 (13%).

$1,500–$2,99931.2%

$650–$1,49928.5%

Under $65012.3%

$4,000 or more11.2%

$3,000–$3,9999.6%

Personal income distribution

In Williams, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 39%, followed by Under $650 (31%) and $1,500–$2,999 (25%).

$650–$1,49933.6%

Under $65026.8%

$1,500–$2,99921.3%

$3,000 or more4.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition24.4%People with a mental health condition6.4%People needing help with daily activities3.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Williams, the largest group is None at 72%, followed by One condition (19%) and Two conditions (6%).

None63.4%

One condition16.7%

Two conditions5.5%

Three or more2.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Williams, the largest group is Arthritis at 24%, followed by Asthma (17%) and Mental health (16%).

Arthritis9.7%

Asthma6.9%

Mental health6.4%

Other condition5.4%

Cancer3.5%

Diabetes3.0%

Heart disease2.8%

Lung condition1.8%

Stroke0.6%

Dementia0.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers33.4%People providing unpaid care9.6%People caring for children unpaid30.1%People who served in the Defence Force1.5%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework25.3%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4▲ +4.3%since 2011 One-parent families7.5%People living alone26.0%▲ +8.5%since 2011

Family composition

In Williams, the largest group is Couples with children at 55%, followed by Couples without children (37%) and One-parent families (7%).

Couples with children55%
Couples without children37%
One-parent families7%
Other families0%

Household size

In Williams, the largest group is 2 people at 41%, followed by 1 person (26%) and 4 people (13%).

2 people40.3%

1 person26.0%

4 people13.2%

3 people10.4%

5 people7.1%

6 or more2.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$200▲ +73.9%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,285▲ +18.7%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting21.9%Homes owned outright42.7%Separate (detached) houses95.1%Homes with three or more bedrooms81.9%▲ +0.6%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Williams, the largest group is Owned outright at 43%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (23%) and Rented (22%).

Owned outright43%
Owned with a mortgage23%
Rented22%
Other tenure12%

Types of homes

In Williams, the largest group is Separate house at 96%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (3%) and Flat or apartment (1%).

Separate house96%
Townhouse / semi-detached3%
Flat or apartment1%

Bedrooms per home

In Williams, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 4 bedrooms (31%) and 2 bedrooms (12%).

3 bedrooms44.1%

4 bedrooms29.6%

2 bedrooms11.2%

5 or more8.2%

1 bedroom3.6%

Weekly rent distribution

In Williams, the largest group is $200–$349 at 55%, followed by Under $200 (45%).

$200–$34947.5%

Under $20038.8%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Williams, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 44%, followed by Under $1,000 (35%) and $1,800–$2,999 (17%).

$1,000–$1,79937.8%

Under $1,00030.5%

$1,800–$2,99914.6%

$3,000 or more3.7%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle2.5%▲ +79.0%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Williams, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 36%, followed by 1 vehicle (26%) and 3 vehicles (23%).

2 vehicles36.9%

1 vehicle26.0%

3 vehicles23.7%

4 or more12.0%

No vehicle2.5%

How people get to work

In Williams, the largest group is Car (driver) at 66%, followed by Worked at home (20%) and Walked (8%).

Car (driver)56.4%

Worked at home17.1%

Walked7.1%

Car (passenger)3.7%

Bicycle1.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years27.1%Recent arrivals from overseas10.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.7%Labour-force participation67.4%Employed full-time64.1%

Industries people work in

In Williams, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 48%, followed by Education & training (8%) and Health care & social assistance (7%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing47.1%

Education & training8.0%

Health care & social assistance6.5%

Mining6.1%

Accommodation & food4.8%

Public administration & safety4.3%

Manufacturing3.9%

Retail trade3.9%

Transport & warehousing3.7%

Construction3.5%

Occupations people work in

In Williams, the largest group is Managers at 36%, followed by Labourers (16%) and Professionals (10%).

Managers36.3%

Labourers15.6%

Professionals10.4%

Technicians & trades10.1%

Machinery operators & drivers10.1%

Clerical & administrative7.1%

Community & personal service5.8%

Sales workers4.3%

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👥 Demographics & Identity