Williams Landing (Vic.)

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Demographic analysis based on ABS population estimates and address verifications conducted by Districts puts the estimated population of the suburb of Williams Landing at 9,959 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 511 people (5.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 9,448 residents. This calculation stems from an estimated resident base of 9,885 calculated by Districts using the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025, combined with an additional 236 validated new addresses since the Census date. Consequently, the local density stands at 2,600 persons per square kilometer, which places the location in the top quartile of Australian regions evaluated by Districts. Throughout the prior decade, the suburb of Williams Landing has shown consistent growth with a compound annual rate of 5.4%, exceeding the broader SA3 region. Overseas migration was the primary driver of this demographic expansion, accounting for approximately 66.0% of the total growth during recent timeframes.

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The local workforce is characterized by high levels of education and strong employment in professional sectors, accompanied by an unemployment rate of just 3.8%, based on aggregated statistical area metrics. As of March 2026, there are 5,686 employed residents, representing an unemployment rate that is 1.0% below the 4.8% recorded across Greater Melbourne, while workforce participation is notably high at 76.6% compared to 70.2% across Greater Melbourne. Census records show that a substantial 38.5% of the local workforce operated from home, though this figure should be interpreted alongside pandemic lockdown conditions.

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According to the latest postcode data from the ATO compiled for financial year 2023, the median taxpayer income stands at $60,506 and the average taxpayer income is $72,251. This exceeds national averages, though it contrasts with a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 for Greater Melbourne. Accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be roughly $66,327 for the median and $79,202 for the average as of March 2026. Census data from 2021 ranks household, family, and personal incomes highly, placing them between the 79th and 92nd percentiles nationwide. The largest income cohort comprises 37.6% of residents (3,744 people) within the $1,500 - range, which is similar to the broader metropolitan area where fall into this category. High earners are well represented, with earning more than per week, pointing to strong local purchasing power. Residential costs account for of income, yet high wages ensure disposable income remains in the st percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile for income.

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The housing profile at the time of the Census consisted of 89.0% standalone houses and 11.0% other housing types, such as townhouses, apartments, or alternative dwellings, compared to the Melbourne metropolitan mix of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. The home ownership rate was lower than the metropolitan average at 10.2%, with the remaining properties occupied under a mortgage (49.8%) or rented (40.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the Melbourne metro average of $2,000, sitting at $2,167, while the median weekly rent was $420 compared to the metropolitan average of $390. Locally, mortgage obligations are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rental costs also exceed the national benchmark of $375.

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Families represent the vast majority of households at 82.9%, which includes couples with children at 52.0%, couples without children at 20.7%, and single-parent households at 8.4%. Non-family households account for the remaining 17.1%, consisting of single-person households at 11.4% and group share houses at 5.8%. The median household size is 3.2 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

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The level of education achieved locally is substantially higher than regional and national benchmarks, with 53.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.0% across the SA4 region. This education profile supports participation in professional and technical fields. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 30.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 20.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.6%. Vocational education is held by 21.5% of those aged 15+, which includes advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (10.6%).

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Public transport services include 27 active bus stops located within the suburb of Williams Landing. These stops accommodate 10 distinct routes, providing a total of 4,402 passenger trips each week. Transport access is convenient, with residents living an average of 321 meters from the nearest stop. The area is primarily residential, and most workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 79%, followed by trains at 15%. Households own an average of 1.4 cars. Working from home was recorded for 38.5% of working residents, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the impact of pandemic conditions.

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Local health outcomes are positive, with low rates of chronic illness and mortality across all age brackets. Additionally, private health insurance uptake is high, covering approximately 55% of the local population, which equates to roughly 5,514 people.

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The population shows high levels of cultural diversity, with 66.1% of residents speaking a language other than English in their homes and 61.6% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 29.6% of the population. Hinduism shows a high relative concentration at 21.3% of the population, compared to a Greater Melbourne average of 4.4%.

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The median age of residents is 32 years, which is younger than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38 years. Relative to the metropolitan area, the suburb of Williams Landing has a higher concentration of people aged 35 - 44 (22.1%) but fewer residents aged 75 - 84 (1.3%). This concentration of 35 - 44 year-olds is higher than the national average of 14.3%. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the median age has increased from 31 to 32 years. Demographic shifts show the 45 to 54 cohort has risen from 10.2% to 12.0%, and the 55 to group has increased from to . Meanwhile, the to age bracket declined from to , and children aged to decreased from to . Projections to suggest further changes, with the to cohort expected to grow by , adding people to reach .

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Williams Landing currently has an estimated 786 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 448 children aged 0-2 and 298 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 10% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 12% by 2041 (to approximately 882 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,076. Birth rates in the area have averaged 15.9 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally).