York (WA)

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Analyzing population updates from the ABS for the surrounding region alongside newly validated addresses recorded by Districts following the census, the suburb of York is calculated to have approximately 2,659 residents as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 266 individuals (11.1%) from the 2021 Census, when the count stood at 2,393 people. This trend is derived from a resident count of 2,655 determined by Districts through the ABS ERP release from June 2025, combined with an additional 17 validated new addresses identified since the census date. The resulting population density is 153 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and potential capacity for future residential growth. The 11.1% expansion rate of the suburb of York since the 2021 census outperformed the national growth rate of 9.3% and the broader SA4 territory, placing the community among the fastest growing in the district. Most of this growth was fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for approximately of the population increase over recent timeframes.

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Workforce analysis shows a balanced mix of professional and industrial occupations in York, with a strong presence in vital service industries. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, based on localized statistical area information. By March 2026, there were 1,053 employed residents, while the unemployment rate exceeds the 3.5% rate of Regional WA by 2.6%. Participation in the labor market is also notably lower, at 49.0% compared to the 65.6% benchmark for Regional WA. Census data indicates that a small proportion of workers (7.6%) operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic lockdowns.

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ATO records for the 2023 financial year show that taxpayers in the suburb of York have a median income of $45,568 and an average income of $60,806. These figures are below the national average and lower than the Regional WA median of $59,973 and average of $74,392. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since the 2023 financial year, estimated incomes as of March 2026 are approximately $50,549 for the median and $67,452 for the average. According to the 2021 Census, individual, family, and household incomes in York fall within the 3rd to 7th national percentiles. The weekly earnings distribution indicates that 30.7% of residents (816 individuals) fall into the $400 - 799 bracket, contrasting with metropolitan areas where the - bracket is the most common at . With of residents earning under /week, a significant portion of the population operates on limited budgets. After meeting housing costs, residents retain of their income, a figure that ranks in the th percentile nationally.

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The local housing stock at the time of the last Census consisted of 94.6% detached houses and 5.4% other dwelling types (such as townhouses, apartments, or alternative accommodation), compared to 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings in Regional WA. Home ownership is high, with 48.0% of dwellings owned outright, while the remaining properties are either held under a mortgage (32.3%) or rented (19.7%). Monthly mortgage payments are relatively low, with a median of $1,348 compared to the Regional WA median of $1,560, and the median weekly rent is $260, compared to $265 in Regional WA. Nationally, these figures are well below the Australian median mortgage payment of $1,863 and the median rent of $375.

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Families make up 63.0% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 16.6%, couples without children at 35.4%, and single-parent households at 10.2%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 37.0%, with lone-person households comprising 34.9% and group homes representing 2.3% of all households. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Regional WA average of 2.5.

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Educational profiles indicate room for development, with university degree attainment at 15.0%, which is lower than the national figure of 30.4%. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.4%, followed by graduate diplomas at 2.5% and postgraduate qualifications at 2.1%. Practical and technical skills are highly represented, with vocational qualifications held by 40.1% of residents aged 15 and over, comprising advanced diplomas at 11.7% and certificate-level training at 28.4%.

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Public transit options within York consist of 2 active stops serviced by buses. These stops accommodate 2 separate routes that combine to offer 9 passenger services weekly. Accessibility is limited, with residents living an average of 1652 meters away from their nearest transport connection. The area is largely residential, leading to high rates of outward commuting, with 92% of workers traveling by private car. Average vehicle ownership is 1.4 per household, which is lower than the regional standard. Only 7.6% of the workforce worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, a figure likely influenced by the pandemic.

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Health assessments indicate that York faces notable challenges regarding mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic health issues across various age groups. Private health insurance coverage is relatively low, held by approximately 51% of the population (~1,365 people), compared to 56.4% across Regional WA.

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The suburb of York exhibits lower cultural diversity relative to wider averages, with 78.8% of residents born in Australia, 87.4% holding citizenship, and 96.5% using only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, representing 50.6% of the population, compared to 44.6% in Regional WA.

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The median age of 55 years in York is much older than the Regional WA average of 40 and the national figure of 38. The 65 - 74 age group is particularly large, making up 18.5% of the local population compared to 9.4% nationally. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 8.4% to 9.9%, and the 15 to 24 cohort grew from 6.5% to 7.9%. Meanwhile, the 65 to 74 group fell from 20.8% to 18.5%. Population projections for 2041 forecast significant shifts, with the 25 to 34 age bracket expected to grow by , adding residents to reach a total of while declines are projected for the + and to age groups.

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York currently has an estimated 103 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 72 children aged 0-2 and 48 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 49% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 39% by 2041 (to approximately 143 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 212. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been low, with approximately 7.7 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the bottom 30% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.