York, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of York, in the Shire Of York local government area.
| Locality | York |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of York |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.87434 |
| Longitude | 116.77408 |
| Population | 2,472 |
| Density | 140.2 /km² |
| Area | 17.6 km² |
| Elevation | 179 m |
| Postcode | 6302 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 87 km east |
York is a locality in the Shire Of York local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,472. The locality covers an area of 17.6 km², giving a population density of about 140.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 179 m above sea level. It lies approximately 87 km east of Perth. York is located at 31.8743°S, 116.7741°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6302. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
York lies cradled by rolling hills, a gentle tapestry of ochre earth and emerald paddocks that unfurl towards the horizon. It lies 77.2 km east of Ellenbrook, WA (from Ellenbrook, WA: bearing 99°T), and is situated 26.7 km south-south-east of Northam. The Avon River, a silvery ribbon, winds its way through the landscape, its banks softened by a fringe of river red gums and the rustle of dry grasses. The air here carries a subtle, dusty sweetness, a scent born of sun-baked earth and ripening wheat, and in the late afternoon, the light softens to a buttery hue, casting long shadows that stretch and deepen across the fields. The character of York is one of quiet resilience, a sturdy presence in the heart of the wheatbelt, where the vastness of the sky seems to press down with a benevolent weight.
This is a place where history breathes through the very bones of its buildings, a testament to its pioneering spirit as Western Australia's first inland town. For generations, the economy of York has been tethered to the land, with broadacre farming, primarily wheat and wool, shaping its fortunes. The imposing grain silos, standing sentinel on the outskirts, are a constant reminder of this agricultural heritage. Remnants of its colonial past are evident in the well-preserved architecture of the town centre, where heritage hotels and charming cottages whisper tales of a bygone era. The local theatre, a beloved institution, continues to draw crowds, a vibrant pulse of culture in this tranquil setting, and the annual agricultural show remains a highlight, a colourful gathering that celebrates the enduring connection between the people and the fertile soil of York.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of York, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on York, in the Shire Of York local government area.
Detailed location data for York includes the postcode (6302), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of York), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct York is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |