Business categories in Williamtown, NSW

Welcome to Williamtown, NSW

Williamtown is part of the Newcastle and Port Stephens area. The site of Newcastle Airport, it has a population of 875.

History

In the past, the area was a strategic army base. Today, the eastern area of the locality continues to house the RAAF Base Williamtown.

It is a rural area due to its large acreage on blocks of land.

The Tomago sand beds are underneath the suburb’s land. The sand beds are a key source of water in the wider Hunter region. This makes Williamtown a valuable economic resource in the present day.

The area has varied topography. The southern end of the locality has beach access to Stockton Beach. The famous shipwreck, “MV Sygna” is close-by.

Lifestyle and Entertainment

Newcastle Airport is a major regional travel base in the region. Farming activities dominate local industry. Residents are mostly rural families.