State Electorate · Area profile

Williamstown (Western Metropolitan)

34 km²

Williamstown (Western Metropolitan) has high household incomes, far more university graduates than most areas and a moderately large population.

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📍 Williamstown (Western Metropolitan), State Electorate

Demographics & Identity

Total population74,303▲ +29.8%since 2011 Median age38 yrs→ 0.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.7%People aged 65 and over13.9%Children under 1519.5%People in a de facto relationship15.8%▲ +47.3%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Williamstown (Western Metropolitan), the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 31%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (26%) and Children (0–14) (19%).

Young adults (25–44)31.3%

Older adults (45–64)26.0%

Children (0–14)19.5%

Seniors (65+)13.9%

Youth (15–24)9.4%

Marital status

In Williamstown (Western Metropolitan), the largest group is Married at 45%, followed by Never married (40%) and Divorced (8%).

Married45%
Never married40%
Divorced8%
Widowed5%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Williamstown (Western Metropolitan), the largest group is Australia at 85%, followed by England (4%) and New Zealand (3%).

Australia69.9%

England3.6%

New Zealand2.2%

Vietnam1.8%

Italy1.4%

India1.2%

Philippines0.6%

China0.6%

South Africa0.5%

Nepal0.1%

Ancestry

In Williamstown (Western Metropolitan), the largest group is English at 29%, followed by Australian (25%) and Irish (12%).

English31.3%

Australian27.6%

Irish12.7%

Scottish9.9%

Italian7.4%

Greek5.0%

Chinese3.7%

German3.6%

Vietnamese2.7%

Indian1.7%

Language

People using another language at home23.0%

Language used at home

In Williamstown (Western Metropolitan), the largest group is English only at 85%, followed by Greek (4%) and Arabic (3%).

English only73.0%

Greek3.1%

Arabic2.9%

Vietnamese2.4%

Italian2.1%

Cantonese0.9%

Mandarin0.9%

Hindi0.4%

Tagalog0.2%

Punjabi0.2%

Religion

People with no religion46.8%

Religious affiliation

In Williamstown (Western Metropolitan), the largest group is No religion at 49%, followed by Christianity (42%) and Islam (5%).

No religion49%
Christianity42%
Islam5%
Buddhism2%
Hinduism1%
Other religions0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1270.9%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher40.0%

Highest year of school

In Williamstown (Western Metropolitan), the largest group is Year 12 at 75%, followed by Year 9 or below (10%) and Year 10 (8%).

Year 1270.9%

Year 9 or below9.1%

Year 107.5%

Year 117.5%

Highest qualification level

In Williamstown (Western Metropolitan), the largest group is Bachelor degree at 42%, followed by Certificate III / IV (18%) and Postgraduate degree (16%).

Bachelor degree37.4%

Certificate III / IV15.8%

Postgraduate degree14.5%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.7%

Graduate diploma / certificate6.5%

Certificate I / II1.0%

Field of qualification

In Williamstown (Western Metropolitan), the largest group is Management & commerce at 24%, followed by Society & culture (16%) and Engineering & related (12%).

Management & commerce21.8%

Society & culture14.0%

Engineering & related11.0%

Health8.9%

Education8.5%

Creative arts7.4%

Architecture & building5.4%

Natural & physical sciences3.7%

Information technology3.7%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.5%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,115▲ +69.2%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,315▲ +62.5%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,991▲ +61.8%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week23.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week37.0%

Household income distribution

In Williamstown (Western Metropolitan), the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 27%, followed by $4,000 or more (25%) and $650–$1,499 (20%).

$1,500–$2,99926.1%

$4,000 or more23.7%

$650–$1,49918.6%

$3,000–$3,99913.3%

Under $65013.2%

Personal income distribution

In Williamstown (Western Metropolitan), the largest group is Under $650 at 34%, followed by $650–$1,499 (27%) and $1,500–$2,999 (27%).

Under $65032.5%

$650–$1,49925.6%

$1,500–$2,99925.5%

$3,000 or more11.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition26.5%People with a mental health condition9.0%People needing help with daily activities5.5%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Williamstown (Western Metropolitan), the largest group is None at 72%, followed by One condition (21%) and Two conditions (5%).

None67.1%

One condition19.3%

Two conditions5.0%

Three or more2.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Williamstown (Western Metropolitan), the largest group is Mental health at 21%, followed by Asthma (20%) and Other condition (17%).

Mental health9.0%

Asthma8.6%

Other condition7.6%

Arthritis6.5%

Diabetes3.8%

Heart disease3.1%

Cancer2.4%

Lung condition1.1%

Stroke0.8%

Dementia0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers14.0%People providing unpaid care13.1%People caring for children unpaid29.1%People who served in the Defence Force1.8%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework20.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families11.4%People living alone25.9%▼ -1.7%since 2011

Family composition

In Williamstown (Western Metropolitan), the largest group is Couples with children at 62%, followed by Couples without children (25%) and One-parent families (11%).

Couples with children62%
Couples without children25%
One-parent families11%
Other families1%

Household size

In Williamstown (Western Metropolitan), the largest group is 2 people at 32%, followed by 1 person (26%) and 4 people (18%).

2 people32.5%

1 person25.9%

4 people17.9%

3 people16.7%

5 people5.4%

6 or more1.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$438▲ +45.5%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,473▲ +17.8%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011 Households renting31.3%Homes owned outright30.0%Separate (detached) houses64.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms67.6%▼ -0.7%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Williamstown (Western Metropolitan), the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 37%, followed by Rented (32%) and Owned outright (30%).

Owned with a mortgage37%
Rented32%
Owned outright30%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Williamstown (Western Metropolitan), the largest group is Separate house at 64%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (25%) and Flat or apartment (10%).

Separate house64%
Townhouse / semi-detached25%
Flat or apartment10%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In Williamstown (Western Metropolitan), the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 49%, followed by 2 bedrooms (26%) and 4 bedrooms (17%).

3 bedrooms48.0%

2 bedrooms26.0%

4 bedrooms16.6%

1 bedroom5.2%

5 or more3.0%

Studio / none0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In Williamstown (Western Metropolitan), the largest group is $350–$549 at 46%, followed by $550–$749 (20%) and $200–$349 (20%).

$350–$54944.5%

$550–$74919.7%

$200–$34919.6%

Under $2008.2%

$750 or more4.9%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Williamstown (Western Metropolitan), the largest group is $3,000 or more at 36%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (34%) and $1,000–$1,799 (18%).

$3,000 or more34.2%

$1,800–$2,99932.1%

$1,000–$1,79917.0%

Under $1,00011.2%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle8.6%▼ -22.1%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Williamstown (Western Metropolitan), the largest group is 1 vehicle at 43%, followed by 2 vehicles (37%) and No vehicle (9%).

1 vehicle43.0%

2 vehicles36.9%

No vehicle8.6%

3 vehicles8.1%

4 or more3.3%

How people get to work

In Williamstown (Western Metropolitan), the largest group is Worked at home at 48%, followed by Car (driver) (42%) and Train (4%).

Worked at home40.8%

Car (driver)35.8%

Train3.0%

Car (passenger)2.1%

Walked1.8%

Bicycle1.1%

Bus0.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years39.0%Recent arrivals from overseas9.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.5%Labour-force participation68.7%Employed full-time64.1%

Industries people work in

In Williamstown (Western Metropolitan), the largest group is Professional & technical at 12%, followed by Health care & social assistance (12%) and Education & training (11%).

Professional & technical12.0%

Health care & social assistance11.4%

Education & training10.2%

Construction8.4%

Public administration & safety7.8%

Retail trade7.8%

Finance & insurance5.9%

Accommodation & food5.3%

Manufacturing5.2%

Transport & warehousing4.7%

Occupations people work in

In Williamstown (Western Metropolitan), the largest group is Professionals at 34%, followed by Managers (20%) and Clerical & administrative (13%).

Professionals33.5%

Managers19.2%

Clerical & administrative12.6%

Technicians & trades9.3%

Community & personal service8.2%

Sales workers7.0%

Labourers5.1%

Machinery operators & drivers3.5%

Nearby areas

Footscray (Western Metropolitan)Melbourne (Northern Metropolitan)Albert Park (Southern Metropolitan)Niddrie (Western Metropolitan)Essendon (Western Metropolitan)St Albans (Western Metropolitan)Altona (Western Metropolitan)Brunswick (Northern Metropolitan)

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