Williamtown, NSW 2318 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Williamtown is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2318, home to 762 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Port Stephens local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 136 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 762
- Median age
- 56 years
- Median household income
- $889 /week
- Median personal income
- $607 /week
- Median family income
- $1,455 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Port Stephens
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hunter Valley exc Newcastle
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Paterson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $320 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Rent share of household income
- 36%
Schools
- Salt Ash Public School
- Fern Bay Public School
- Wirreanda Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 6 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 14 bus stops
- Nelson Bay Rd Before Lavis Lane
- Nelson Bay Rd After Cabbage Tree Rd
- St Saviour's Anglican Church, Cabbage Tree Rd
- Cabbage Tree Rd Opp St Saviour's Anglican Church
- Nelson Bay Rd Opp Slades Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 2 restaurants
- 1 gym
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 2.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 46.5% of the 411 resolvable premises in Williamtown. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fibre to the Premises: 3.4%
- Fibre to the Curb: 2.9%
- Fibre to the Building: 1.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 42.6%
- Fixed Wireless: 46.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 3.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 569 across postcode 2318 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 11% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 199 violent offences, 130 theft, 62 other offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Williamtown?
Williamtown (NSW 2318) had 762 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 56. It sits within the Port Stephens local government area.
What is the median rent in Williamtown?
The median advertised rent in Williamtown is $320/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Williamtown?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Williamtown covering government sectors. Nearest include: Salt Ash Public School (6.5 km), Fern Bay Public School (7.7 km), Wirreanda Public School (8.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Williamtown?
Williamtown is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (46.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Williamtown?
Across postcode 2318, 569 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (199), theft (130), other (62). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Williamtown?
In Williamtown, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (2.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Williamtown?
14 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Williamtown centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 6 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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