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York, WA

November 3rd 2006 00:44
York in Western Australia is the subject of today’s “Better Know a Suburb.” York is WA's oldest inland town and one of its most charming. Set on the Avon River in a fertile open valley, it is a blend of colonial and Victorian architecture dating back to the earliest days of the colony. York is a modern town boasting a host of facilties including schooling for years Preschool to year 10, a modern hospital, numerous sporting and special interest clubs as well as frail age and aged care facilties. It is conveniently situated only 30 minutes from Northam and 45 minutes form Midland.



York, WA (postcode: 6302)

Property Price Results for the last 12 months:

Houses:
Average Price $282,000
Median Price $263,000
Change: 49%

Apartments:
Average Price $114,000
Median Price NA
Change: 0%

Average prices are the sum of all the property sales results divided by the number of sales. The median price is the exact selling price of the middle most sales price when all the sales are ordered according to their value.

Statistics:

Local population: 3.016
Australian born: 82%
Greatest age demographic: 40-59 years (47%)
Typical resident: Single (never married), of Anglican denomination, living in a free-standing house, employed as a manager or business administrator in fully owned accommodation.


Our ever growing population and with a close proximity to the Metropolitan area, the Shire of York is a truly diverse community. Ensuring there are opportunities, equity and help for everyone living within the York Shire there is a strong sense of community in the area. York is a favoured destination for sightseers and visitors to the State as it is not even one hours' drive away from Perth. York offers a scenic, rural lifestyle and a family orientated community. It's close enough to Perth for easy access, and only 45 minutes to Midland, but without the big city stress. Its healthy climate, excellent educational facilities and slower pace of life, coupled with affordable land and a strong community, make it a lifestyle that more and more are seeking, including retirees. There's a culture of support and participation and York is famous for its many festivals and tourist events.


York has a 24/7 medical service, the York District Hospital, Home & Community Care Services, Pioneer Memorial Lodge, Aged Accommodation, St John’s Ambulance, Fire & Rescue, RSL, CWA, Rotary, Apex, York Society and other community organisations. Many religious denominations are catered for in York.

A full programme of recreational activities takes place, including racing/pacing, skatepark, netball, hockey, tennis, croquet, cricket, skydiving, paragliding and motocross. There's a library, swimming pool and pony club and the Avon Park / Peace Park and Gwambygine Avon Ascent Recreational areas are extremely popular.
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