Williamstown North VIC

Postcode 3016 · Hobsons Bay LGA

Williamstown North is a small community in Victoria within the Hobsons Bay local government area (postcode 3016). With a population of 1,622, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 42. Households earn a median income of $113K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Williamstown North is $1.3 million, having risen modestly 1% over the past year. Units have a median price of $860,000 (+10.3% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $500. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,383.

Public transport access includes 6 bus stops. The crime rate in the Hobsons Bay LGA is higher than average at 8,123 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Williamstown North offers a gross rental yield of 2.0%, rated as low yield. Property prices are above the state median ($1.3M/$875K), placing it in the premium segment. The price-to-income ratio of 11.5x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +1.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.0% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.3M/$875K Above Median
Affordability11.5x Stretched
Price Momentum+1.0% Stable
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage6/10
Education9/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage9/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.3M
1% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$860K
10.3% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$400
POPULATION
1,622
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age42
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$2,166
Personal Income /wk$963
Mortgage /mth$2,383
CRIME (Hobsons Bay LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)8,123
Total Incidents7,870
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops6
Data: 2024