Williams Landing
With 61.6% of residents born overseas and a median age of 31, Williams Landing is one of Melbourne's youngest and most migration-driven suburbs. Indian (2,151) and Chinese (1,545) ancestry together outnumber English (1,035) by a factor of 3.5, a demographic composition that sets it apart from most Australian suburbs. Despite this youth and high educational attainment (61.0% university-qualified, 30.9 points above national), the suburb has no schools within its boundaries, creating a mismatch between family demand and local educational infrastructure. Prices rose 70.2% from $470,000 in 2013 to $800,000 by mid-2024 (3.9% CAGR over 14 years).
Population
9,448
Median Age
31.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,582/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
4
Median House
$800K
Apr-Jun 2024
The $800,000 median reflects predominantly detached stock (89.0%) with 70.6% of homes having 4+ bedrooms. Mortgage-to-income at 19.4% is comfortably below stress, partly because household incomes sit at the 93.3 percentile. Only 10.1% own outright, the lowest in this batch, indicating a suburb of very recent purchasers. The 49.6% mortgage share and 3.2 average household size suggest young families stretching into their first large homes. Prices are 3.1% below the $825,500 Q2 2023 peak, so buyers enter slightly off-peak. The 7.5% vacancy rate may offer negotiating room.
For Buyers
The $800,000 median reflects predominantly detached stock (89.0%) with 70.6% of homes having 4+ bedrooms. Mortgage-to-income at 19.4% is comfortably below stress, partly because household incomes sit at the 93.3 percentile. Only 10.1% own outright, the lowest in this batch, indicating a suburb of very recent purchasers. The 49.6% mortgage share and 3.2 average household size suggest young families stretching into their first large homes. Prices are 3.1% below the $825,500 Q2 2023 peak, so buyers enter slightly off-peak. The 7.5% vacancy rate may offer negotiating room.
For Investors
Renters at 40.3% provide a substantial tenant pool. Weekly rent of $420 against an $800,000 median gives a gross yield of approximately 2.7%, below the national average. Vacancy at 7.5% is elevated. The crime rate of 57.7 per 1,000 is moderate, with property offences (401 of 545) dominating. Just 4 DAs in 12 months suggest limited new supply near term. Overseas migration at high volumes (the 61.6% overseas-born share implies continued family reunion and community migration), combined with 6.2% unemployment, means rental demand should remain supported but tenant quality screening is important.
Development Activity
Total DAs
4
Last 12 Months
4
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Indian ancestry (2,151) leads, followed by Chinese (1,545), English (1,035), and unspecified 'Other' (2,614). With 61.6% born overseas, 40.0 percentage points above national, this is the most migration-intensive suburb in the batch. Mandarin (444), Hindi (354), Punjabi (322), Urdu (188) and Gujarati (174) dominate non-English languages. University qualifications at 61.0% are 30.9 points above national, one of the highest in the dataset. The median age of 31 is 9 years below national, the youngest in this batch. Hinduism (1,878) and Islam (984) follow Christianity (2,608) in religious affiliation.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
89.0%
Houses
5.5%
Townhouse
5.5%
Apartment
Tenure
Owner-occupiers total 59.7% (10.1% outright + 49.6% mortgage), with renters at 40.3%. The 10.1% outright ownership is the lowest in this batch, reflecting the suburb's youth. Detached houses at 89.0% dominate, with semi-detached and apartments each at 5.5%. Four-plus bedroom homes at 70.6% indicate uniformly large stock. Prices rose from $470,000 in 2013 to $800,000 by mid-2024 (3.9% CAGR), but are 3.1% below the $825,500 mid-2023 peak. The price-to-income ratio is approximately 6.0 times annual household income, moderate because the income base is strong at the 93.3 percentile.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,167
Rent / wk
$420
HH Size
3.2
Personal Income / wk
$1,006
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.5%
Unoccupied
229
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
16.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.4%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
17.4%
Couples, no children
7,889
Total families
Economy & Employment
Professional/Tech leads at 14.6% (565 workers), followed by Healthcare at 12.7%, Finance at 10.3%, Retail at 8.3% and Transport at 7.6%. The 7.6% Transport share is above average, likely reflecting proximity to transport hubs. Professionals (1,516) dominate occupations, with Managers (653) and Clerical/Admin (649) closely matched. Machinery/Drivers at 455 is elevated compared to professional-class suburbs. Unemployment at 6.2% is above the national average, and participation at 69.5% is high. The suburb lacks SEIFA data, but the 93.3 percentile household income suggests strong economic resources.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
68.7%
Part-time
25.1%
Participation
69.5%
Employed
4,659
Occupations
Top Industries
University
61.0%
Postgraduate
24.2%
Born Overseas
61.6%
Dwellings
2,818
Transport to Work
Public transport at 9.0% is above the national average, reflecting the Williams Landing train station. Car driving at 82.8% still dominates. The suburb has no schools within its boundaries, a significant gap for a family suburb with 70.6% four-plus bedroom homes. The crime rate of 57.7 per 1,000 (545 offences, 401 property-related) is moderate. Rent-to-income at 16.3% and mortgage-to-income at 19.4% are both low, indicating strong housing affordability relative to the high income base. Volunteering at 9.1% is below the national average.
Drive
82.8%
Public Transport
9.0%
Walk / Cycle
1.7%
Work from Home
N/A
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
545
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
57.7
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Williams Landing compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Williams Landing a good suburb to live in?
Williams Landing suits young migrant families seeking large homes (89.0% detached, 70.6% with 4+ bedrooms) near Melbourne's west with train access. Household incomes at the 93.3 percentile keep mortgage stress low at 19.4%. The absence of local schools (none within suburb boundaries) is a significant gap for the 70.6% family-sized stock.
What is the median house price in Williams Landing?
The median is $800,000 as of Q2 2024, with a 14-year CAGR of 3.9% from $470,000 in 2013. The price sits 3.1% below the $825,500 peak reached in Q2 2023. Monthly mortgage repayments are $2,167 and mortgage-to-income is 19.4%. Weekly rent is $420.
What schools are in Williams Landing?
Williams Landing currently has no schools within its suburb boundaries. This is a notable gap given the large family-oriented housing stock (70.6% have 4+ bedrooms) and young median age of 31. Families access schools in neighbouring suburbs such as Point Cook and Laverton.
Is Williams Landing safe?
The recorded crime rate is 57.7 per 1,000 residents (545 total offences). Property and deception offences account for 401 incidents (74%), followed by crimes against the person at 80. This rate is moderate by Melbourne western suburbs standards. The 6.2% unemployment rate is slightly above the national average.
Is Williams Landing good for property investment?
The 40.3% renter share provides a deep tenant pool, but gross yield at approximately 2.7% ($420/week on $800,000) is below national averages. Vacancy at 7.5% is elevated. Capital growth has averaged 3.9% CAGR over 14 years. The very young population (median 31) and 61.6% overseas-born share suggest continued demand.
How is Williams Landing's population changing?
The suburb has a very young median age of 31, nine years below the national median, and 61.6% of residents were born overseas, the highest in this batch at 40.0 points above national. The 10.1% outright ownership rate (lowest in this batch) confirms a suburb of recent purchasers still building equity.
What languages are spoken in Williams Landing?
Mandarin (444), Hindi (354), Punjabi (322), Urdu (188) and Gujarati (174) lead non-English languages. With 61.6% born overseas (40.0 points above national), Williams Landing has one of Australia's most linguistically diverse profiles, reflecting concentrated Indian subcontinent and Chinese migration.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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