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Williams
2 km²
Most residents in Williams rely on their own cars to get around a community where nearly 90% of homes are separate houses. The town has grown quickly, adding about 237 people since 2011. It is a family-oriented place with a high number of children and a very active volunteer spirit. While typical incomes are higher than in many similar areas, the town maintains a rural feel with a strong focus on agriculture and local services.
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Williams has seen a significant shift in its people, with the population growing 127% since 2011. It is a young community where 25% of people are children under 15, a figure well above the national average of 18.2%.
The area is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry, with only 9.9% of residents born overseas. This is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
English is the primary language here, with only 2.4% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A majority of residents report having no religion (52.1%), which is far above the Australian figure of 38.9%. This is a sharp increase from 2011, when only 9.1% felt this way.
While 44.1% of residents have completed Year 12, only 7.9% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average of 26.3%.
Typical personal weekly income is $921, which is a little above the national figure of $805. This represents a significant increase of $656 since 2011.
The community is healthier than most similar areas, with only 22.6% of people reporting a long-term health condition, well below the national figure of 27.7%.
Volunteerism is very high here, with 28.5% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children is also more common than in most areas.
Household structures vary widely, as 37.2% of people live alone, while 60.2% of households are couples with children. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.
Most homes are large, with 80.8% having three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rent is $220, which is far below the national figure of $375.
Car travel is essential, as 0% of the population commutes by public transport. Most homes have two vehicles, and only 5.3% have no car.
The area is relatively stable, with 34.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
The workforce is strong, with a low unemployment rate of 2.1% and a high proportion of full-time workers (63.0%). Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the most common industries.
The town is somewhat walkable, with many homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries (88.1%) and health services (76.0%). However, very few homes are within a short walk of public transport.