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Williamstown, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Williamstown is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 2,689. Elevation: 935 ft (285 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,689 Population 3/sq mi density
935 ft Elevation 285 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
21.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$27,479 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$27,479 median income, 3.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

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About Williamstown

Williamstown

Williamstown is a small South Australian village in the Adelaide Hills. It is 51 km north east of Adelaide and 16 km south-east of Gawler. Williamstown was originally known as Victoria Creek. The township was laid out in 1858 by Lewis Johnston, or Johnstone, on land he purchased in 1857, and named for his son.

People

Population2,689
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density3/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$27,479
Per Capita$27,479
Unemployment3.3%

Housing

B
Home Value$169,000
Rent$845
Ownership88.6%
Housing Units1,076

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain21.5 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation935 ft (285 m)
Population2,689
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation935 ft (285 m)
Coordinates-34.6721°, 138.8911°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation21.5 inches (545 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$27,479
Median Age42.0 years

About Williamstown

Williamstown is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 2,689. The city sits at an elevation of 935 feet (285 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Williamstown has a population of 2,689 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 832.5 square miles. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,689
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above Australia avg
832.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Williamstown vs Australia Average

The median household income in Williamstown is $27,479, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,479 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $528, 63% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 255 business establishments.

Income: Williamstown vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$27,479
63% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$27,479
Avg Weekly Wage$528

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.3%
8% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)255

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Williamstown is $169,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $845 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 88.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,076 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$169,000
40% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$845
27% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership88.6%
Owner-Occupied88.6%
Renter-Occupied11.4%
Housing Units1,076

Property Tax

Climate in Williamstown

Williamstown has an average annual temperature of 14.5°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jan (21.2°C), the coldest is Jul (8.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 686 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.2°C / 70°F 13.9° / 28.4° 24.2
Feb 20.3°C / 69°F 13.7° / 26.9° 32.7
Mar 18.2°C / 65°F 12.4° / 23.9° 22.1
Apr 15.2°C / 59°F 10.6° / 19.7° 43.2
May 11.8°C / 53°F 8.7° / 14.9° 83.6
Jun 9.1°C / 48°F 6.4° / 11.8° 92.5
Jul 8.6°C / 47°F 5.9° / 11.2° 93.3
Aug 9°C / 48°F 6° / 12.1° 99.5
Sep 11.2°C / 52°F 7.2° / 15.1° 65.4
Oct 14°C / 57°F 8.8° / 19.3° 53.3
Nov 17°C / 63°F 11.1° / 22.9° 38.5
Dec 18.8°C / 66°F 12.2° / 25.4° 37.3
Williamstown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 935 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average58.9°F
9% above Australia avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation935 ft (285 m)
Area832.5 sq mi (2,156.1 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-34.6721°N, 138.8911°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
44% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.49"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 29, 2022.

Mar 5, 1997 5 km ESE of Burra, Australia M4.8 111 km
May 3, 1997 32 km WNW of Burra, Australia M4.8 130 km
May 14, 2020 15 km WSW of Burra, Australia M4.4 109 km
Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 56 km
Mar 5, 1997 40 km NNE of Burra, Australia M4.0 149 km
Mar 5, 2022 3 km SW of Mount Barker, Australia M4.0 46 km
Feb 1, 2017 9 km NW of Murray Bridge, Australia M3.9 51 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 79 km
Apr 16, 2010 2 km N of Macclesfield, Australia M3.8 53 km
May 9, 2001 28 km SSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.5 134 km
Apr 4, 2006 28 km SSE of Jamestown, Australia M3.3 139 km
May 23, 2004 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia M3.3 42 km
Oct 18, 2011 3 km ESE of Hawthorndene, Australia M3.3 45 km
May 9, 2001 near the coast of South Australia M3.1 138 km
Mar 29, 2022 3 km ESE of Macclesfield, Australia M3.0 57 km
Mar 11, 2000 16 km NE of Balaklava, Australia M3.0 78 km
May 2, 2003 26 km ENE of Kadina, Australia M2.9 122 km
Jul 8, 2007 26 km SW of Normanville, Australia M2.8 126 km
Aug 2, 2004 29 km N of Clare, Australia M2.7 126 km
Sep 22, 2003 11 km SSE of Normanville, Australia M2.7 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1902 KANGAROO ISLAND Earthquake 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 1.0 in Warmest
February 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
June 49°F (9°C) 3.9 in
July 49°F (9°C) 4.5 in Coldest, Wettest
August 49°F (9°C) 4.2 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
November 60°F (16°C) 1.5 in
December 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in

Williamstown has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 49°F in July to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Williamstown

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Williamstown Primary School and Preschool
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Radio Stations near Williamstown

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Adelaide 80s, rock AAC+ 33 kbps
ABC Radio Adelaide news, talkback AAC 94 kbps
Fresh 92.7 (192kbps) dance, electronic MP3 192 kbps
5MBS 99.9FM adelaide, blues MP3 128 kbps
ABC Triple J (SA) abc, alternative AAC+ 56 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 320k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 320 kbps
5MBS MP3 128 kbps
ABC Classic FM (SA) classical, news AAC 238 kbps
Radio Italiana 531 MP3 192 kbps
5MBS 99.9FM (AAC 64) adelaide, blues AAC 64 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (MP3) commercial, easy listening MP3 96 kbps
Tripple M Adelaide (128kbps) 80's, rock AAC 130 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 128k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 128 kbps
WOW FM 100.5 AAC 64 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 48k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 48 kbps
5EBI 103.1 FM mix AAC 192 kbps

Museums in Williamstown

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Barossa Museum
Bowdens Cottage
Collingrove Homestead - National Trust SA
Gawler Old Telegraph Museum-National Trust
Greenock Aviation Museum
Gumeracha & District History Centre Inc.
Lobethal Archives & Historical Museum
National Motor Museum
National Motor Museum
Old Highercombe Hotel And Folk Museum National Trust
Roseworthy Agricultural Museum
Salisbury Water Wheel Museum

Libraries in Williamstown

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Campbelltown Library0.0
City of Tea Tree Gully Library0.0
Eastick0.0
Gawler Public Library0.0
Gumeracha Library0.0
Ingle Farm Library0.0
Len Beadell (Salisbury) Library0.0
Lyndoch Library0.0
Paradise Primary School Library0.0
Playford Civic Centre Library0.0
Playford Library0.0
Tanunda Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Williamstown

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Barossa Valley Farmers Markets
Farm Fresh Market Parafield Airport

Hotels in Williamstown

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Williamstown Hotel

Breweries in Williamstown

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Barossa Valley Brewing
Lobethal Bierhaus
Ministry of Beer
Rehn Bier Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Williamstown

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Williamstown

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adelaide International AirportADLLarge Airport
RAAF Base EdinburghMedium Airport
Adelaide Parafield AirportSmall Airport
Aldinga AirportSmall Airport
Aldinga private airstripSmall Airport
Balaklava AirportSmall Airport
Calvin Grove AirportSmall Airport
Cherry Gardens AirstripSmall Airport
Claremont AirbaseSmall Airport
Gawler AirportSmall Airport
Hoyleton AirbaseSmall Airport
Huntfield AirfieldSmall Airport
Kapunda AirportSmall Airport
Lower Light AirportSmall Airport
Lyndoch AirportSmall Airport
Murray Bridge AirportSmall Airport
Rollo's AerodromeSmall Airport
Rowland Flat AirstripSmall Airport
Sedan AirfieldSmall Airport
Steinfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Stonefield GlidingSmall Airport
Strathalbyn AirportSmall Airport
Swan Reach AirportSmall Airport
Truro Flat AirparkSmall Airport
Woodside AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Williamstown

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Williamstown Post Office

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Adelaide

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Williamstown

What is the population of Williamstown?

Williamstown has a population of 2,689 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 832.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Williamstown expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,479, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $169,000 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $845 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Williamstown?

Williamstown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.5 inches.

How is the job market in Williamstown?

Williamstown has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $528. There are 255 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Williamstown?

The median home value in Williamstown is $169,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $845. The homeownership rate is 88.6%.

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