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Our team of physio's service patients from all over Melbourne, though most come from nearby suburbs such as Williamstown, Newport and Spotswood.

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Williamstown is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria and is located at the mouth of the Yarra River. It is 11 kilometres south-west of the Melbourne CBD in the City of Hobson Bay local government area.

The suburb’s total land area is 5.5 km2, and it is home to 13,969 people according to the 2016 census. The suburbs bordering Williamstown are Williamstown North, Newport, Port Melbourne and Atlona.

History of Williamstown

Prior to the colonial settlement of the Europeans, Williamstown was inhabited by Indigenous Australians, particularly the Yalukit-Willam clan. The clan called the area “koort-boork-boork, which literally means “She-oak, She-oak, many”.

In 1803, it was Acting-Lieutenant Chares Robbins who was the first European to arrive in Williamstown. Five years later, the mouth of the Yarra River was inspected by a party headed by Australian explorer and entrepreneur John Batman, who recognized the potential of the area for settlement.

In the following years, Williamstown became an essential part of the new colony with the first streets being laid out in 1837. In the same year, the first land sales in Williamstown took place, and a ferry service between the suburb to Melbourne was established.

The Victorian gold rush in the 1850s resulted in the phenomenal growth of the settlement as many gold seekers began to arrive in the area.

On 1 March 1850, Williamtown’s first Post Office was opened. Four years later, the country’s first telegraph line began operating between Melbourne and Williamstown. By 1858, there were already 17 hotels operating in the area and then grew to 26 in 1864. Williamstown also became a major cargo port of the state in 1870 and progress continued until today.

Facilities Around Williamstown

Williamstown continues to be a working port that also features various facilities and amenities for residents and visitors.

The suburb’s main commercial precinct is The Nelson Place, an area lined with historic buildings offering al fresco dining, accommodations and galleries.

As Williamstown is surrounded by bodies of water, the suburb has piers and gardens that offer scenic views. Williamstown Beach at the suburb’s south-western area has an expansive shoreline and swimming waters.

Educational institutions from Primary Schools to High Schools are located in Williamstown. Some of the schools here are St. Mary’s Primary School, Williamstown Primary School, Bayside Secondary College and Williamstown High School.

For transportation, there are three railway stations around Williamstown that also allows commuters to travel to Melbourne. Bus routes are available in the suburb, as well as ferries.

Famous Destinations Around Williamstown

The Enterprize

While The Enterprize is not actually a destination, it is definitely an activity that visitors should try while in Williamstown. Sail for an hour aboard a topsail schooner which departs from Gem Pier.

HMAS Castlemaine Museum Ship

Also located in Gem Pier, HMAS Castlemaine offers guests of all ages a fun and interactive, hands-on experience. Visitors could discover all parts of the ship and feel how it’s like to be a crew during the war years.

Jawbone Flora and Fauna Reserve

This conservation site consists of wetlands, open grasslands and a mangrove conservation area. Visitors could go bird watching or enjoy a stroll in the reserve on The Bay Trail or on the boardwalk.