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Williamstown WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Williamstown, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Williamstown WA is 124 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Williamstown is $608 per week ($31,616 per year). Median rent in Williamstown is $215 per week ($932 per month). Williamstown has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Williamstown has a population density of 28.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Williamstown is $650.

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Williamstown Population

residents (Census 2021)

Williamstown Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$608/wk

$31,616 per year

#6961 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$215/wk

$932 per month

#7179 of 14,663

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Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$650/mo

Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.6 per bedroom

Williamstown Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.8% (67) Female 47.2% (60)

Population Density

28.4

people per km²

124 people · 4.4 km²

Households

1.9

Avg household size

0.6

Persons per bedroom

$2,549

Family income/wk

Williamstown Age Distribution

0-4

10-14

15-19

20-24

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Williamstown Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

52.6% 20 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

47.4% 18 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Williamstown Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Williamstown Religion

No Religion

52.4%

Catholic

18.5%

Not stated

11.3%

Anglican

7.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.2%

Buddhism

2.4%

Pentecostal

2.4%

Eastern Orthodox

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Williamstown Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

46.7%

Year 12 or equivalent

36.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Williamstown Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Williamstown Employment

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Employed full-time

37.9% 39 people

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Employed part-time

18.4% 19 people

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Unemployed

6.8% 7 people

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Not in labour force

36.9% 38 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Williamstown Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

70.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.9%

Bachelor Degree

10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Williamstown Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

29.0%

Sales Workers

22.6%

Clerical & Administrative

19.4%

Labourers

19.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Williamstown Field of Study

Engineering

55.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

18.5%

Society & Culture

14.8%

Management & Commerce

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Williamstown Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Williamstown Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

5.3%

$150-$299/wk

10.5%

$300-$399/wk

5.3%

$400-$499/wk

7.0%

$650-$799/wk

5.3%

$800-$999/wk

17.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

15.8%

$4,000+/wk

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Williamstown Marital Status

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Married

28.6% 32

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Separated

6.3% 7

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Divorced

9.8% 11

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Widowed

7.1% 8

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Never married

48.2% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Williamstown Ancestry

Australian

30.3%

English

27.3%

Scottish

13.9%

Other

9.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

7.3%

Irish

6.1%

Italian

4.2%

Maori

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Williamstown School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Williamstown Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.0% 20

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No need for assistance

91.0% 202

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Williamstown Volunteering

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Volunteer

12.6% 13

—

Not a volunteer

87.4% 90

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Williamstown Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

30.0%

$450-$599/mo

40.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Williamstown How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.3%

Car (passenger)

16.7%

Did not go to work

15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Williamstown Car Ownership

0 vehicles

18.3%

1 vehicle

21.7%

2 vehicles

35.0%

3 vehicles

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Williamstown Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

7.0%

2 bedrooms

21.1%

3 bedrooms

50.9%

4 bedrooms

21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Williamstown Population Mobility

10.3%

moved in the last year

29.9%

moved in the last 5 years

7.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Williamstown Indigenous Population

7.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

204

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Williamstown Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Lung condition

Cancer

Diabetes

Kidney disease

Heart disease

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Williamstown Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.2%

$150-$299/wk

6.6%

$300-$399/wk

5.3%

$400-$499/wk

13.2%

$500-$649/wk

3.9%

$650-$799/wk

6.6%

$800-$999/wk

5.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Williamstown Family Structure

Couple — no children

41.0%

Couple — children under 15

34.4%

One parent — children under 15

13.1%

One parent — no children under 15

6.6%

Couple — no children under 15

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Williamstown Military Service

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Previously served

5.9% 6

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Never served

94.1% 96

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Williamstown Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

9.0% 9

—

Did not provide

91.0% 91

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Williamstown Children Ever Born

No children

25.0%

2 children

52.8%

3 children

22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Williamstown When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

2011–2015

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Williamstown Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.4%

5–14 hours

24.3%

15–29 hours

13.1%

30+ hours

6.5%

Did not do domestic work

33.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Williamstown Household Size

1 person

45.8%

2 persons

47.9%

3 persons

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Williamstown Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Williamstown Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Williamstown Schools

schools nearby

government

927

avg ICSEA score

3,051

total students

St Mary's Primary School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 382 students

1030

ICSEA

John Paul College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 699 students

1010

ICSEA

Kalgoorlie Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 496 students

980

ICSEA

North Kalgoorlie Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 481 students

960

ICSEA

Eastern Goldfields College Government

Secondary · 11-12 · 485 students

954

ICSEA

South Kalgoorlie Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 350 students

909

ICSEA

East Kalgoorlie Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 158 students

648

ICSEA

Fairbridge College - Kalgoorlie Campus Independent

Secondary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Williamstown Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $987/wk

Median Rent $215/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Williamstown

Your weekly income

≈ $4,277/month

Median rent $215/wk

Left after rent $772/wk

Rent share 21.8%

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Williamstown vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Cundinup

Pop: 62 Income: $837/wk Rent: $205/wk

Green Range

Pop: 62 Income: $966/wk Rent: $125/wk

Mokup

Pop: 62 Income: $593/wk

Jitarning

Pop: 63 Income: $933/wk

Moodiarrup

Pop: 63 Income: $530/wk Rent: $83/wk

Moojebing

Pop: 63 Income: $674/wk Rent: $210/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Williamstown

What is the population of Williamstown WA?

The population of Williamstown WA is 124 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 28.4 people per km².Williamstown is ranked #8,328 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Williamstown?

The median personal income in Williamstown WA is $608 per week, or $31,616 per year.The median household income is $987 per week.Family income is $2,549 per week.Williamstown is ranked #6,961 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Williamstown?

Median rent in Williamstown WA is $215 per week ($932 per month).Rent represents 21.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Williamstown ranks #7,179 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Williamstown?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Williamstown WA is $650. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Williamstown?

The median age in Williamstown WA is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Williamstown a good suburb to live in?

Williamstown is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 124.The median income is $608/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 51615. All dollar figures in AUD.