Moving to Williamtown NSW 2318
What the official numbers say about living in Williamtown — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $320 a week, against a median household income of $889 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Williamtown shrank 13% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (875 → 762 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Malaysia; most spoken languages besides English: Vietnamese, Mandarin.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Williamtown scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (72% of workers), while 22% work from home.
Nearest airport: Newcastle Airport, 550 m north-west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 132 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 2 cafes & restaurants — see them all on the Williamtown profile.
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Williamtown, most often seen first: Common Myna · Straw-necked Ibis · Australian Magpie · Magpie-lark · White-faced Heron · Common Starling.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Williamtown, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamtown here | 762 | — | 2/10 | 47% |
| Fullerton Cove | 735 | — | 5/10 | 38% |
| Fern Bay | 4,046 | — | 6/10 | 46% |
| Medowie | 10,879 | — | 6/10 | 70% |
| Salt Ash | 1,103 | — | 3/10 | 46% |
| Raymond Terrace | 13,453 | — | 1/10 | 57% |
| Heatherbrae | 654 | — | 1/10 | 42% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Port Stephens — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Paterson — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2318 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Williamtown profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $320 a week.
The population fell 13% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 875 people to 762. It sits about 132 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Port Stephens council, and the federal seat is Paterson.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Williamtown vs Fullerton Cove · Williamtown vs Fern Bay.
Nearby guides: Fullerton Cove · Fern Bay · Medowie · Salt Ash · Raymond Terrace · Heatherbrae.
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