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York

WA 6302 · York

2,393 (2021)2,485 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

29
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

2,393
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
31
Safety score
15
Transport score

York is a moderate growth suburb in York, WA 6302, about 87km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in York are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 15/100, and is about 96km inland. York has an overall score of 29/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 31/100.

87.0 km
To Perth CBD
95.9 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
26.9 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

2,393
Population
56
Median age
2.1
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,011
vs NSW median-45.4%
Median taxable income (individual)$53,981/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -9%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 6302 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher20.8%
Born in Australia71.0%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse948 / 6 / 39

Top countries of birth: England (8.61%), New Zealand (3.05%), Scotland (1.17%), Netherlands (0.71%), Germany (0.63%)

Top languages: Australian Indigenous Languages (0.42%), French (0.21%), German (0.17%), Greek (0.17%), Malayalam (0.17%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

31
Residential

Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.

WAdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the police-region average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same region share the same figures.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

16
Break & enter dwelling669/100k
12
Steal from dwelling501/100k
8
Motor vehicle theft334/100k
65
Domestic assault2,716/100k
1
Robbery42/100k
25
Non-domestic assault1,045/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 348 (all categories, latest year)14,522 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: WA Police (regional aggregate) · Updated 2025

Schools

10

Few schools nearby

Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.

1
Within 10km0 in suburb
0
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 963 (below the national average of 1000).

No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).

Nearby (within 10km)

  • York District High SchoolCombined · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 960

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

15
2Bus
CBD commute (est.)227 min (bus)
Nearest train stationNortham Stn Transwa Northam (26.9 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate4.2% · vs WA avg 4.1% ≈

Top local industries

Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing
20.9%
Health Care & Social Assistance
11.4%
Education & Training
8.1%
Public Administration & Safety
6.9%
Retail Trade
6.6%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

30.5°C
Summer max
18.5°C
Winter max
730mm
Rainfall/yr
8h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

11 in suburbSupermarkets
77 in suburbCafes/Rest.
66 in suburbParks
22 in suburbPlaygrounds
11 in suburbPools
11 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
22 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
1515 in suburbSports fields
0Vets

In this suburb

4Public toilets
Air qualityGood air quality (75/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalNortham Hospital (27.5 km)
Nearest vet56.3 km
Nearest airportPerth (76.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

34

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

1
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
15
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

23

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

6
Parks
0
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
1
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

69

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
1
Cinemas
3
Museums
1
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
2
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for WA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

7

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

1
Long Day Care
Total services1
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 1 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.42

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

2
Services
1
Aged care homes
54
Residential places
Average Star Rating3 of 5 (1 rated home)

Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.

Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings

Places of Worship

4
Christian4 in suburb
Total within 3km4
In this suburb4

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate0.95%
Projected population 20412,785
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about York

Is York safe?

York has a residential safety score of 31/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 14,522 per 100,000 across all categories.

How far is York from Perth CBD?

York is about 87.0 km from Perth CBD, an estimated 227 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in York?

York has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in York?

York has a transport score of 15/100 and 2 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.