Williamstown, Victoria

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Williamstown Yacht Club

Nelson Street, a popular street to visit in Williamstown consisting of many cafés.

Williamstown is one of the oldest suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria. It is part of the Local Government Area of the City of Hobsons Bay. It is the home of two out of the last three state leaders.

There is a shipyard there which builds frigates for the Royal Australian Navy, and a museum located on board the WW2 minesweeping corvette HMAS Castlemaine.

International tennis star Mark Philippoussis grew up in Williamstown. Other notable sportstars who live in the area include Australian Football League players Christ Grant and Rohan Smith both of the Western Bulldogs.

The Strand which overlooks Hobsons Bay to the city of Melbourne is one of Williamstown's most expensive streets, with most properties known to be sold for more than one million dollars.

Primary schools in the area include St. Mary's Primary School, Williamstown Primary School, Williamstown North Primary School and Williamstown Grammar School. High schools in the area include Williamstown High School and Bayside Secondary College.

External links

• Satellite image from Google Maps
• Williamstown Online
• Photos of Williamstown

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Williamstown is home to many yacht clubs, including Hobsons Bay Yacht Club, Royal Yacht Club of Vitoria and Williamstown Sailing Club. There is a strong maritime feel to Williamstown, created by both the presence of Tennex (ship building yard proprieters) and the many yachts floating on Hobsons Bay.