York
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for York, WA 6302.
About York
Welcome to York
York sits on the Avon River roughly 97 kilometres east of Perth, in the rolling wheatbelt country that gave Western Australia its earliest inland settlement. As the state's oldest inland town, it has built a reputation on handsome heritage streetscapes, a slower pace of life, and a genuine sense of history you can still walk through on the main street.
It's a suburb that tends to suit people looking for space, character and a change of rhythm rather than proximity to the city grind. With a population of around 2,393 and a median age of 56, York attracts retirees, tree-changers, farming families and Perth escapees drawn to its quiet acreage blocks, established homes and small-town community feel, bordered by the rural surrounds of Mount Hardey and Balladong.
Lifestyle & dining
York's character is written into its main street, lined with colonial and Victorian-era buildings, old pubs and heritage facades that have made it a favourite day-trip destination from Perth. Cafes, bakeries and pubs cater as much to weekend visitors and cyclists passing through as they do to locals, giving the town a steady, unhurried buzz without losing its country feel.
The Avon River and surrounding valley are central to local life, with events through the year, from markets to festivals, drawing people into town. For residents, it's the kind of place where you know the names behind the counter, and where a Saturday morning might mean a wander along the river followed by a coffee on the main street.
Getting around
York is well connected to Perth via the Great Southern Highway, making the roughly 97-kilometre drive a manageable, if not daily, commute for those who need it. Most residents rely on cars given the semi-rural spread of the area, with acreage and rural lots extending out from the compact town centre.
While there's no passenger rail service into Perth, regular bus links and the town's position on a major regional route keep it tied into the wider Wheatbelt and metro area, useful for supply runs, school connections and visits to family further afield.
Schools & families
Families in York are well served locally by York District High School, which covers schooling from the early years through to the senior years, a rarity in country towns and a genuine drawcard for families who want to avoid long daily commutes for education. The school's presence anchors much of the community's family life and youth activity.
With a median age of 56, York's population leans older overall, but the district high school and the town's community groups, sporting clubs and river-side parks give younger families a solid foundation to build around.
Parks & recreation
The Avon River corridor is the town's natural playground, offering walking trails, picnic spots and the setting for York's well-known festivals and events, including its historic connection to motoring and cycling culture. Surrounding rural land and the nearby Mount Hardey and Balladong districts add to the sense of open space, with residents often just minutes from paddocks and bushland.
For those who value the outdoors, this is a suburb where recreation is less about built facilities and more about landscape, river, valley and the wheatbelt horizon.
Housing & architecture
York's housing stock reflects its heritage status, with character homes, colonial-era cottages and larger rural properties sitting alongside newer builds. Current listings show houses make up 64% of the market, with land making up 27%, a sign of ongoing interest in building or expanding on larger blocks. Apartments and units are scarce at just 4%, and acreage or rural listings sit at 3%, underlining York's identity as a low-density, land-rich town rather than a suburb of tight infill development.
This mix suits buyers after a standalone home with room to move, whether that's a restored heritage cottage in town or a larger block on the fringes toward Mount Hardey or Balladong.
The property market
York's median house price currently sits at $565,000, following a striking run of growth of 26.5% in recent times, a sign that the town's affordability relative to Perth, combined with its lifestyle appeal, has caught buyers' attention. For context, that kind of growth in a heritage wheatbelt town points to increasing demand from both owner-occupiers seeking a tree change and investors eyeing long-term upside.
With land and rural listings making up a meaningful share of the market alongside established houses, York offers a range of entry points, from character homes in the historic core to larger blocks further out, all at price levels that remain well below the Perth metro median.
Market snapshot
York property market
Median sale price
$565k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
—
per week
Gross rental yield
—
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$380k
Median
$565k
Premium
$795k
Days on market
8
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
41
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +15.3% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in York by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for York, WA 6302.
Population
2,393
residents (2021)
Median age
56
years
Household income
$1,011
median, per week
Median rent
$260
per week
Median mortgage
$1,348
per month
Mortgage / income
31%
stretched (>30%)
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in York
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in York
$755k
13 Camfield Place
Sold ~July 2026
$679
22 Macartney Street
Sold ~July 2026
$480k
12 Wheeler Street
Sold ~July 2026
$910k
12 Forbes Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.68m
10 William Street
Sold ~July 2026
$175k
93 Georgiana Street
Sold ~July 2026
$595k
2986 Northam-York Road
Sold ~July 2026
$650k
27 Eleventh Road
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Properties & amenities in York
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Price map around York
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Common questions
York suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in York?
The median house price in York, WA is $565k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 26.5%.
Is York a good place to live?
York is an established residential suburb in WA, with a population of around 2,393 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of York?
York has a population of 2,393 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 56.
What schools are in York?
There is 1 school in or near York, including York District High School.
How long do homes take to sell in York?
Properties in York take around 8 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in York?
Entry-level properties in York start around $380k, while premium homes reach $795k.
What suburbs are near York?
Suburbs near York include Mount Hardey and Balladong.
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