Williamstown, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Williamstown, in the Hobsons Bay City local government area.
| Locality | Williamstown |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Hobsons Bay City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.86114 |
| Longitude | 144.88847 |
| Population | 14,407 |
| Density | 2514.3 /km² |
| Area | 5.7 km² |
| Elevation | 13 m |
| Postcode | 3016 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 8 km southwest |
Williamstown is a locality in the Hobsons Bay City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 14,407. The locality covers an area of 5.7 km², giving a population density of about 2514.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 13 m above sea level. It lies approximately 8 km southwest of Melbourne. Williamstown is located at 37.8611°S, 144.8885°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3016.
Williamstown sits on the northern shores of Port Phillip Bay, a peninsula reaching out into the blue, its land a gentle slope towards the water. It lies 7.7 km west-south-west of Southbank, VIC (from Southbank, VIC: bearing 239°T), and is situated 8.9 km west-south-west of Melbourne. The air here carries the tang of salt, a constant reminder of the bay's embrace, and the light, particularly as dusk begins to fall, can paint the weathered brick of its older buildings in hues of ochre and rose. Along the foreshore, mature elm trees offer dappled shade, their leaves rustling with a sound like distant conversation, while the steady rhythm of small waves lapping against the shore forms a quiet soundtrack to everyday life. Beyond the manicured lawns and heritage homes, the bay itself stretches, a vast expanse reflecting the ever-changing sky, its surface often crisscrossed by the white sails of yachts.
This stretch of coast has a history as deep as the bay it faces, once a vital hub for maritime trade and shipbuilding, its wharves and shipyards echoing with the clang of hammers and the shouts of sailors. The legacy of those times is still visible in the robust architecture of its historic buildings and the enduring presence of the Hobsons Bay Yacht Club, a testament to the town's seafaring soul. Today, Williamstown thrives on a more diverse economy, with tourism playing a significant role, drawing visitors to its charming streets, waterfront cafes, and the historic gaol, a stark reminder of a more penal past. The local market, held on Sundays, buzzes with the energy of artisans and producers, a vibrant centre of community life where the scent of fresh produce mingles with the ever-present sea air.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Williamstown, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Williamstown, in the Hobsons Bay City local government area.
Detailed location data for Williamstown includes the postcode (3016), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Hobsons Bay City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Williamstown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |