York is the oldest inland town in Western Australia, located 98 kilometres east of Perth in the Wheatbelt region. Situated on the Avon River on Ballardong Nyoongar land, it serves as the seat of the Shire of York and holds historical significance as a pioneering settlement in Western Australia's interior.
The town's location in the Wheatbelt, a major agricultural region, has shaped its character and economy since its establishment. As an early European settlement away from the coastal areas of Perth, York represents an important phase in Western Australia's colonial and agricultural development.