House 94.1%Semi-detached 3.4%Flat/Unit 1.1%Other 1.4%
Commute Mode
Williams
Car 70.3%Bicycle 1.4%Walk 8.6%WFH 19.8%
Country of Birth
Australia
77.1%
England
3.0%
New Zealand
2.3%
South Africa
1.5%
Language at Home
English only
96.2%
Italian
0.4%
Frequently Asked Questions about Williams
Is Williams safe?
Williams has a safety score of 25/100, which is below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Property crime (break-ins, theft) is the main concern, while violent crime is relatively low. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Narrogin (12/100), Boddington (62/100), Wagin (34/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Williams?
Median weekly rent in Williams is $380/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Narrogin ($473/wk), Boddington ($550/wk), Wagin ($450/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Williams?
Williams has a school rating of 52/100 across 1 schools, which is around average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Williams Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Williams affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Williams is $325K, up 14.0% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $380/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Narrogin ($400K), Boddington ($527K), Wagin ($365K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/williams
Williams is a small wheatbelt service town on the Albany Highway, sitting roughly halfway between Perth and Albany. For most visitors it is a fuel and food stop: the Williams Woolshed draws consistent praise as a worthy lunch break on the long drive south. Beyond the highway trade, it is a quiet farming community with little urban infrastructure, and opinions from passing travellers range from charming rural pit-stop to forgettable roadhouse experience. At $325k and rent of $380/week, the local housing market is 68% below the Perth metro median.
The area's 25/100 safety rating is 27 points below the metro average of 52. It has 1 school with a combined rating of 52/100, above average.
The suburb's median age of 41 and household income of $1,733/week sit near the broader average.