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Williamtown, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Williamtown is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,091. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
1,091 Population 2/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
27.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$20,517 Median Income
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$20,517 median income, 3.5% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$180,200 home value, $901/mo rent

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About Williamtown

Williamtown

Williamtown is a rural suburb of the Port Stephens local government area in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. It is located on the main road between Newcastle and Nelson Bay.

People

Population1,091
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$20,517
Per Capita$20,517
Unemployment3.5%

Housing

D
Home Value$180,200
Rent$901
Ownership86.0%
Housing Units436

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain27.5 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population1,091
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates-32.8064°, 151.8436°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation27.5 inches (698 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,517
Median Age56.0 years

About Williamtown

Williamtown is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,091. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Williamtown has a population of 1,091 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 478.7 square miles. The median age is 56.0 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,091
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
56.0yrs
Median Age
44% above Australia avg
478.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Williamtown vs Australia Average

The median household income in Williamtown is $20,517, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,517 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $395, 72% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 104 business establishments.

Income: Williamtown vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$20,517
73% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$20,517
Avg Weekly Wage$395

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)104

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Williamtown is $180,200, 36% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $901 (23% below the national average of $1,163). 86.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 436 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$180,200
36% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$901
23% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership86.0%
Owner-Occupied86.0%
Renter-Occupied14.0%
Housing Units436

Property Tax

Climate in Williamtown

Williamtown has an average annual temperature of 18.2°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.8°C), the coldest is Jul (12.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1097 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.8°C / 75°F 18.5° / 29.2° 68.2
Feb 23.4°C / 74°F 18.4° / 28.4° 122.5
Mar 21.6°C / 71°F 16.5° / 26.6° 121.2
Apr 18.5°C / 65°F 13° / 24° 107.0
May 15.6°C / 60°F 10.3° / 20.8° 111.9
Jun 13.2°C / 56°F 8.3° / 18.1° 128.0
Jul 12.2°C / 54°F 6.8° / 17.7° 78.4
Aug 13.1°C / 56°F 6.8° / 19.4° 58.2
Sep 15.8°C / 60°F 9.4° / 22.2° 62.6
Oct 18.2°C / 65°F 12° / 24.5° 67.5
Nov 20.4°C / 69°F 14.8° / 26° 94.3
Dec 22.2°C / 72°F 16.8° / 27.7° 77.5
Williamtown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 27.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average66.6°F
23% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area478.7 sq mi (1,239.9 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-32.8064°N, 151.8436°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.5"
28% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.39"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M5.1 on Apr 22, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 60 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 75 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 113 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 115 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 118 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 109 km
Apr 19, 2017 62 km ESE of Forster, Australia M3.9 135 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 125 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 43 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 72 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 108 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 105 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 56 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 105 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in
February 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.7 in
June 55°F (13°C) 5.1 in Coldest
July 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
August 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in Driest
September 60°F (15°C) 2.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
November 67°F (20°C) 3.5 in
December 71°F (22°C) 3.2 in

Williamtown has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 55°F in June to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (2.4").

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Radio Stations near Williamtown

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2GB 873 Sydney news, sport AAC+ 48 kbps
2NURFM easy listening MP3 128 kbps
2BOB Radio 104.7FM MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Williamtown

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Clarence Town and District Historical Museum
Court House Museum
Fighter World
Forsight Gallery
Fort Scratchley Museum
Miss Porter's House
Monarch Historical Museum
Morpeth Museum
Newcastle Museum
Newcastle Police Station Museum
Paterson Rail Motor Society
Sketchley Pioneer Cottage
Tomago House
Wallsend District Hospital

Libraries in Williamtown

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Adamstown Library0.0
Auchmuty Library0.0
Belmont Library0.0
Beresfield Library0.0
Cardiff Library0.0
Charlestown Library0.0
Edgeworth Library0.0
Hamilton Library0.0
Lambton Library0.0
Mayfield Library0.0
New Lambton Library0.0
Newcastle City Library0.0
Raymond Terrace Library0.0
Redhead Library0.0
Speers Point Library0.0
Stockton Library0.0
Student Hub0.0
Sugar Valley Library Museum0.0
Thornton Library0.0
Tilligerry Library0.0
Toronto Library0.0
Wallsend District Library0.0
Windale Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Williamtown

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Newcastle Farmer's Market
Newcastle Farmer's Market

Hotels in Williamtown

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mercure Newcastle Airport

Cafes in Williamtown

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fighter Beans Cafe
Frontline Canteen

Gas Stations in Williamtown

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Metro Petroleum
Metro Petroleum

Breweries in Williamtown

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Murrays

Stadiums & Teams in Williamtown

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Williamtown

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle AirportNTLLarge Airport
Cessnock AirportCESSmall Airport
Dochra AirfieldSmall Airport
Elderslie AirportSmall Airport
Forster (Wallis Is) AirportFOTSmall Airport
Lake Macquarie AirportBEOSmall Airport
Luskintyre AirfieldSmall Airport
Maitland AirportMTLSmall Airport
Mangrove Mountain AirportSmall Airport
Singleton AirportSIXSmall Airport
Singleton Military Area airstripSmall Airport
Somersby AirstripGOSSmall Airport
Warnervale AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Williamtown

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Adamstown Clinic
CSCAN Radiology
Hunter Imaging
ihear
Laverty Pathology
Laverty Pathology
Marie Stopes Newcastle
Mayfield Podiatry
Newcastle Muscle Therapy
Small Talk Speech Therapy
Stevensons Chiropractic Clinic
Vamp

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 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 Williamtown

What is the population of Williamtown?

Williamtown has a population of 1,091 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 478.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 56.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Williamtown expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,517, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $180,200 (36% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $901 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Williamtown?

Williamtown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.5 inches.

How is the job market in Williamtown?

Williamtown has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $395. There are 104 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Williamtown?

The median home value in Williamtown is $180,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $901. The homeownership rate is 86.0%.

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