Williamtown Postcode
New South Wales
Located in New South Wales, Williamtown is a locality approximately 131 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for Williamtown is 2318, and residents use the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Williamtown has a population of 762 (373 males, 391 females). The median age is 56 years.
The median weekly household income in Williamtown is $889, with a median personal income of $607 per week.
The median weekly rent is $320 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,950.
In terms of birthplace, 95% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (10), New Zealand (9), and Malaysia (6).
93.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 2.5% speak another language.
The employment rate in Williamtown shows 302 people employed (164 full-time, 114 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 3.5%.
The most common occupations are community & personal service (33), professionals (29), and technicians & trades (26).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Williamtown has an IRSAD score of 927 placing it in decile 2 (highly disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Williamtown covers an area of 44.0 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 17 persons per km².
Statistically, Williamtown sits within the Newcastle area, part of the broader Newcastle and Lake Macquarie region. It falls under the Port Stephens local government area.
The federal electorate for Williamtown is Paterson (Provincial).
Williamtown Details
| Postcode | 2318 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 762 |
| Median Age | 56 years |
| Median Household Income | $889/week |
| Median Personal Income | $607/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $320 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,950 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 44.0 km² |
| Population Density | 17/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 309 |
| Completed Year 12 | 28.9% |
| Australian Citizens | 92.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 36 (4.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (highly disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -32.8150 |
| Longitude | 151.8428 |
| Distance from Sydney | 131 km |
| Region (SA4) | Newcastle and Lake Macquarie |
| Area (SA3) | Newcastle |
| Local Government | Port Stephens |
| Federal Electorate | Paterson |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 75 (9.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 95 (12.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 110 (14.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 195 (25.6%) |
| 65+ years | 282 (37.0%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 94 (12.3%) |
| Arthritis | 51 (6.7%) |
| Diabetes | 41 (5.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 40 (5.2%) |
| Asthma | 30 (3.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 27 (3.5%) |
| Cancer | 23 (3.0%) |
| Dementia | 10 (1.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 28 (9.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 136 (45.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 58 (19.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 74 (25.0%) |