Williamstown North, Victoria

Suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

37°51′18″S 144°53′46″E / 37.85500°S 144.89611°E / -37.85500; 144.89611Population1,622 (2021 census)^[1] • Density901/km² (2,330/sq mi)Postcode(s)3016Elevation5 m (16 ft)Area1.8 km² (0.7 sq mi)Location11 km (7 mi) from Melbourne LGA(s)City of Hobsons Bay State electorate(s)Williamstown Federal division(s)Gellibrand

Suburbs around Williamstown North:
Altona North	Newport	Newport
Altona North	Williamstown North	Williamstown
Altona	Williamstown	Williamstown

Williamstown North is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 11 km (6.8 mi) south-west of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Hobsons Bay local government area. Williamstown North recorded a population of 1,622 at the 2021 census.^[1]

The suburb is bounded to the north by the Warrnambool railway line, to the west by the Altona branch of the Werribee railway line, to the east by Champion Road, and to the south by Kororoit Creek Road.

Williamstown North is home to the Newport Railway Museum in Champion Road, on the south-east corner of the Newport Workshops. It is a short walk from the North Williamstown railway station. The Museum features the largest collection of Victorian Railways steam locomotives. Other exhibits include electric and diesel locomotives, suburban and country passenger carriages, guards vans, a selection of freight wagons and numerous railway artefacts.

History

Williamstown Cemetery was established in 1857.^[2]

Williamstown North Post Office opened on 1 April 1878 and closed in 1980.^[3]

References

^ ^a ^b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Williamstown North (Suburbs and Localities)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
^ "Williamstown Cemetery". heritage.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
^ Phoenix Auctions History, Post Office List, retrieved 13 April 2021