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York, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

York is a small town in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 2,472. Elevation: 587 ft (179 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

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2,472 Population 364/sq mi density
587 ft Elevation 179 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
17.6 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$18,725 Median Income
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Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$18,725 median income, 7.4% unemployment
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Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$146,400 home value, $732/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population2,472
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density364/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$18,725
Per Capita$18,725
Unemployment7.4%

Housing

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Home Value$146,400
Rent$732
Ownership80.0%
Housing Units989

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain17.6 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Population2,472
Population Density364 / sq mi
Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Coordinates-31.8881°, 116.7678°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation17.6 inches (447 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$18,725
Median Age56.0 years

About York

York is a small town in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 2,472. The city sits at an elevation of 587 feet (179 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

York has a population of 2,472 with a density of 364 people per square mile, spread across 6.8 square miles. The median age is 56.0 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,472
Total Population
364
People / sq mi
56.0yrs
Median Age
44% above Australia avg
6.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

York vs Australia Average

The median household income in York is $18,725, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,725 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $360, 75% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 235 business establishments.

Income: York vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$18,725
75% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$18,725
Avg Weekly Wage$360

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.4%
106% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)235

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in York is $146,400, 48% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $732 (37% below the national average of $1,163). 80.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 989 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$146,400
48% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$732
37% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership80.0%
Owner-Occupied80.0%
Renter-Occupied20.0%
Housing Units989

Property Tax

Climate in York

York has an average annual temperature of 17.6°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.2°C), the coldest is Jul (10.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 408 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.2°C / 77°F 16.1° / 34.3° 26.4
Feb 25.2°C / 77°F 16.6° / 33.7° 19.2
Mar 22.6°C / 73°F 14.4° / 30.7° 20.5
Apr 18.6°C / 65°F 10.9° / 26.3° 21.3
May 14.2°C / 58°F 6.8° / 21.7° 40.5
Jun 11.8°C / 53°F 5° / 18.7° 59.6
Jul 10.5°C / 51°F 3.7° / 17.3° 71.1
Aug 11°C / 52°F 4° / 18.1° 61.6
Sep 12.6°C / 55°F 4.7° / 20.6° 37.4
Oct 16°C / 61°F 7.1° / 24.9° 22.9
Nov 20.2°C / 68°F 11° / 29.4° 15.6
Dec 23.2°C / 74°F 13.9° / 32.5° 11.7
York enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 304 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 587 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average63.8°F
18% above Australia avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Area6.8 sq mi (17.6 km²)
Population Density364/sq mi
Coordinates-31.8881°N, 116.7678°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"
54% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.19"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

61 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 27, 2025.

Jan 17, 1990 30 km E of Northam, Australia M5.2 32 km
Mar 27, 1997 37 km W of Merredin, Australia M4.6 117 km
Aug 18, 2024 62 km WNW of Merredin, Australia M4.6 111 km
Dec 20, 1996 61 km N of Toodyay, Australia M4.5 100 km
Jun 12, 2005 98 km E of Moora, Australia M4.5 150 km
Aug 18, 2024 70 km WNW of Merredin, Australia M4.4 112 km
Jun 12, 2005 102 km NNE of Northam, Australia M4.3 125 km
Jan 5, 2022 41 km E of Narrogin, Australia M4.2 145 km
Jun 30, 2007 107 km NNE of Northam, Australia M4.2 130 km
Mar 27, 2025 57 km WNW of Merredin, Australia M4.2 116 km
Jan 24, 2022 29 km NE of Narrogin, Australia M4.2 118 km
Aug 31, 1997 40 km WNW of Merredin, Australia M4.1 116 km
Aug 21, 2022 117 km NW of Merredin, Australia M4.1 137 km
Oct 2, 2024 50 km NW of Merredin, Australia M4.1 125 km
Jul 27, 2025 32 km NW of Merredin, Australia M4.1 137 km
Jan 25, 2025 59 km ENE of York, Australia M4.0 59 km
Sep 3, 1997 34 km WNW of Merredin, Australia M4.0 128 km
Mar 24, 2003 36 km NE of York, Australia M4.0 37 km
Jan 20, 1993 45 km E of Northam, Australia M3.9 46 km
Mar 15, 1999 35 km NE of York, Australia M3.7 36 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Seroja (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Seroja Category 1 289 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in Warmest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.7 in
March 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
April 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in Wettest
July 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in Coldest
August 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in
October 60°F (16°C) 1.0 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.7 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in Driest

York has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 52°F in July to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and December the driest (0.4").

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Schools in York

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
York District High School
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Radio Stations near York

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in York

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Balladong Farm
Beverley Aeronautical Museum
Dead Finish Museum
Ferguson's Vintage Machinery Display
The Residency
York Courthouse Complex

Libraries in York

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Beverley Library0.0
Northam Public Library0.0
York Public Library0.0

Hotels in York

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castle Hotel
Faversham House
Imperial Inn
Settlers Inn
The York

Restaurants in York

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castle Bistro

Cafes in York

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Botanicalia
Carriage Diner
Grannies Home Kitchen York
Settlers

Cinemas in York

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

York Drive-In

Train Stations in York

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Greenhills
York CBH

Gas Stations in York

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gull
Smiths Shell

Airports Near York

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Beverley AirportSmall Airport
Bindoon Hill AirstripSmall Airport
Brooklands AirportSmall Airport
Chittering AirstripSmall Airport
Cunderdin AirportSmall Airport
Dale River AirportSmall Airport
Dowerin AirportSmall Airport
Goomalling AirportSmall Airport
Northam AirportSmall Airport
Pingelly AirportSmall Airport
Quairading AirportSmall Airport
White Gum Air ParkSmall Airport
Wyalkatchem AirportSmall Airport
York AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in York

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
York Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in York

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Patrick's
York Holy Trinity Church
York Uniting Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About York

What is the population of York?

York has a population of 2,472 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 364 people per square mile, spread across 6.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 56.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is York expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,725, 75% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $146,400 (48% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $732 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in York?

York enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.6 inches.

How is the job market in York?

The unemployment rate in York is 7.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $360. There are 235 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in York?

The median home value in York is $146,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $732. The homeownership rate is 80.0%.

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