Average rent in Williamstown, VIC — 2026
Williamstown is part of the Hobsons Bay council area and sits 8km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 15,912 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $450/week, which is above the Victoria median of $363/week. About 26% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.
$450/wk
ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 15,912
- Median age
- 45
- Distance to Melbourne
- 8 km
- Households renting
- 26%
- Separate houses
- 54%
- Flats / apartments
- 14%
- Born overseas
- 23%
- Top occupation
- Professionals
- LGA
- Hobsons Bay
ABS 2021
Renting in Williamstown
Williamstown is one of the more expensive parts of Victoria to rent in — the typical renter pays $450/week, around 24% above the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 72% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (54%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 8km from Melbourne, with a population of around 15,912 and a median age of 45. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.
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