Moving to Williamstown (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Williamstown in one place — the GP you will register with, the supermarket you will default to, the cafe that becomes your regular, and the park where you will walk the dog.
Population: 14,187 (ABS Census 2021)
Williamstown at a Glance
| Need | Williamstown |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $300–$400/week |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Cafes | 8 |
| Schools | 8 |
| Parks | 22 |
| Medical | 1 |
| Supermarkets | 2 |
| Pharmacies | 0 |
Your First Week in Williamstown
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Williamstown has 1 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Williamstown Hospital | — | — |
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Woolworths — 71 Kororoit Creek Road, Williamstown
- Coles — 29 Douglas Parade
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Williamstown has 27 restaurants and 8 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Tick Tok — 181 Nelson Place, Williamstown
- Parade Deli
- Crowded House — 48 Ferguson Street, Williamstown
- Scwabs Galley — 165 Nelson Place, Williamstown
Day 4-5: Set Up Transport
- Get a Myki card — available at any train station, 7-Eleven, or PTV hub
- Myki Money vs Myki Pass — Money for occasional use, Pass for daily commuters
- Daily cap: $10.60 (Zone 1+2) — you will never pay more than this per day
- Register your Myki at ptv.vic.gov.au — protects your balance if lost
Check PTV Journey Planner for your specific commute from Williamstown.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Williamstown has 22 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Charles Bates Reserve
- Fearon Reserve
- Sadler Reserve
- RJ Long Reserve
- Point Gellibrand Coastal Heritage Park
- Robertson Reserve
If You Have Kids
Williamstown has 8 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Williamstown North Primary School | 133 Melbourne Road |
| Bayside P-12 College Williamstown Campus | 29-69 Kororoit Creek Road |
| Williamstown Primary School | 111-119 Cecil Street |
| St Mary’s Primary School | 116 Cecil Street |
| Williamstown High School Bayview Campus | 21-55 Bayview Street |
Cost of Living in Williamstown
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $300–$400/week |
| Groceries (weekly, single) | $80–$120 |
| Myki transport (monthly) | ~$165 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $150–$250 |
| Internet (monthly) | $60–$90 |
| Flat white (daily) | $4.50–$5.50 |
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for the full breakdown.
Should You Move to Williamstown?
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- Williamstown Transport Guide
Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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