Williamtown NSW

Postcode 2318 · Port Stephens LGA

Williamtown is a small community in New South Wales within the Port Stephens local government area (postcode 2318). With a population of 762, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 56. Households earn a median income of $46K per year, with an average household size of 2.1 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, community & personal service, managers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Williamtown is $948,000, having surged 101.6% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $690. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,950.

Public transport access includes 21 bus stops. The crime rate in the Port Stephens LGA is below average at 3,106 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Williamtown offers a gross rental yield of 3.8%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($948K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 20.5x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +101.6% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.8% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$948K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability20.5x Stretched
Price Momentum+101.6% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$58,299
Mean Income$68,389
Earners9,895
YoY Change+7.1%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education2/10
Economic4/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$948K
101.6% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$320
POPULATION
762
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age56
Household Size2.1
HH Income /wk$889
Personal Income /wk$607
Mortgage /mth$1,950
CRIME (Port Stephens LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,106
Total Incidents2,451
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops21
Data: 2025