Williams Landing
A 61.6% overseas-born share is the standout feature of Williams Landing, alongside a median age of 31, which is 9 years below the national comparison. The suburb houses 9,448 residents across 3.83 sq km, or 2,465.3 people per sq km, giving it a compact, family-oriented urban form. Household income ranks at the 93.3rd percentile nationally, while 70.6% of homes have four or more bedrooms and 89.0% are separate houses. Compared with nearby Point Cook and Truganina, Williams Landing presents a young, migration-led family profile because detached housing attracts working households and recent arrivals. The trade-off is a car-oriented daily pattern, with 48.9% driving to work versus 1.0% walking or cycling.
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
6
Median House
$840K
October to December 2025
The typical mortgage payment is $2,167 a month, equal to 19.4% of household income, so the repayment profile is below a high-stress position. Housing is strongly detached, with 89.0% separate houses and 70.6% containing four or more bedrooms, suiting families more than downsizers seeking compact stock. The 40.0% renting share creates a useful comparison point for households planning to buy, while $420 weekly rent indicates an alternative entry cost.
For Buyers
The typical mortgage payment is $2,167 a month, equal to 19.4% of household income, so the repayment profile is below a high-stress position. Housing is strongly detached, with 89.0% separate houses and 70.6% containing four or more bedrooms, suiting families more than downsizers seeking compact stock. The 40.0% renting share creates a useful comparison point for households planning to buy, while $420 weekly rent indicates an alternative entry cost.
For Investors
Rental demand has a substantial base because 40.0% of households rent, while the median weekly rent is $420 and vacancy is 7.5%. That vacancy level is higher than a tightly constrained market would usually suggest, so investors should allow for leasing competition and test net returns rather than relying on headline rent. Detached housing makes up 89.0% of stock, supporting family tenants, and the 70.6% four-plus-bedroom share may favour longer stays when households need space. Six development applications were recorded over 12 months, a modest pipeline compared with a major expansion cycle. Mortgage costs are 19.4% of household income and rent is 16.3%, indicating less stress than a highly leveraged market, although results still depend on purchase price, insurance and maintenance.
Development Activity
Total DAs
7
Last 12 Months
6
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+500.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
$10K
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
With 61.6% of residents born overseas, Williams Landing sits 40.0 percentage points above the national comparison, and its 61.0% university-educated share is 30.9 points higher than national. The median age is 31, nine years below national, while average household size is 3.2, or 0.7 above the national figure. Indian ancestry counts 2,151 people and Chinese ancestry 1,545, with Mandarin spoken by 444 residents, Hindi by 354 and Punjabi by 322. Couples with children account for 60.4% of families, which helps explain demand for larger detached homes. Compared with nearby Point Cook and Truganina, the suburb presents a young, internationally connected family profile rather than an older established one.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
89.0%
Houses
5.5%
Townhouse
5.5%
Apartment
Tenure
Detached, larger-format housing defines Williams Landing: 89.0% of dwellings are separate houses, 5.5% are apartments and 5.5% are semi-detached, while 70.6% have four or more bedrooms. Tenure is tilted toward active repayment, with 49.3% owned with a mortgage, 40.0% rented and only 10.0% owned outright. Price growth has averaged 3.1% annually across 19 years, suggesting longer-run uplift rather than uninterrupted quarterly gains. Compared with more apartment-oriented choices elsewhere, Williams Landing is positioned around family-scale space and detached housing.
Mortgage / mo
$2,167
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$420
Census 2021
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
60.4%
Couples with children
27.0%
Couples, no children
10.5%
Single parent
2,458
Total families
Economy & Employment
Professional and technical work leads local employment at 14.6% or 565 workers, followed by healthcare at 12.7% and 491, finance at 10.3% and 399, retail at 8.3% and 319, and transport at 7.6% and 293. The occupation mix reinforces that profile: 1,516 professionals, 653 managers and 649 clerical and administrative workers sit alongside 455 machinery or driver roles and 437 trades workers. Participation is 73.9%, full-time employment is 64.3% and unemployment is 5.8%. Household income of $2,582 weekly ranks at the 93.3rd percentile, well above the national comparison, because a highly qualified workforce supports professional and managerial earnings.
Unemployment
5.8%
Labour Force
5,284
Unemployed
308
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
64.3%
Part-time
29.3%
Participation
73.9%
Employed
4,976
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
61.0%
Postgraduate
24.2%
Born Overseas
61.6%
Dwellings
2,818
Transport to Work
Daily life is practical for households that drive or work from home: 48.9% travel as car drivers and 41.0% work from home, compared with only 5.3% using public transport and 1.0% walking or cycling. The 2,465.3 people-per-sq-km density supports a compact setting, but the travel mix suggests local errands and school runs may still be car-led. Recorded crime is 57.7 incidents per 1,000 residents, with 545 offences overall, including 401 property and deception offences, so security around cars and homes deserves attention. Volunteering is 9.1% and 2.5% of residents need assistance. Families should confirm nearby school options, sector and type, ICSEA, enrolment zones and travel times for the exact address rather than assuming suburb boundaries match school access. Compared with walking-oriented inner areas, Williams Landing is more dependent on private vehicles.
Drive
48.9%
Public Transport
5.3%
Walk / Cycle
1.0%
Work from Home
41.0%
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 households seeking detached homes, larger floorplans and a young, internationally connected setting. The median age is 31, 89.0% of dwellings are separate houses and 41.0% work from home. Compared with inner suburbs, it is more car-oriented, so check transport and school access for the exact address.
What schools are in Williams Landing?
Families should confirm current nearby government, Catholic and independent school options, together with enrolment zones, ICSEA and travel times for the exact address. School access can cross suburb boundaries, and the 60.4% share of couples with children makes school planning important when comparing homes.
Is Williams Landing safe?
Recorded crime was 57.7 incidents per 1,000 residents, with 545 offences in total. Property and deception offences accounted for 401, compared with 80 crimes against the person, so the headline rate should be read alongside the offence mix. Secure parking, lighting and address-level checks remain sensible.
Is Williams Landing good for property investment?
It can suit investors seeking family-oriented rental stock: 40.0% of households rent, median rent is $420 a week and 89.0% of dwellings are separate houses. The 7.5% vacancy rate is higher than a tightly constrained market, so compare yield, holding costs and leasing competition before buying.
How is Williams Landing's population changing?
Williams Landing has 9,448 residents today and a median age of 31. Its 61.6% overseas-born share and 28.8% turnover rate point to a young, mobile population, while 71.2% stayed at the same address over the measured period. Housing demand is likely to remain family-led because 60.4% of families are couples with children.
Which languages are common in Williams Landing?
Among the listed languages, Mandarin is spoken by 444 residents, followed by Hindi at 354, Punjabi at 322, Urdu at 188 and Guj at 174. These figures align with the suburb's 61.6% overseas-born share and indicate multilingual services may be useful compared with less internationally oriented areas.
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), Valuer-General Victoria (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), 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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