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Cold Harbour

WA 6302 • Western Australia

108
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
40.79 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalPeacefulSemi-Rural
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About Cold Harbour

Cold Harbour is a small rural locality in the Shire of York, situated in the Central Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, approximately 90 kilometres east of Perth. Spanning around 41 square kilometres of open wheatbelt farmland, the locality has a population of 108 residents. It lies within the Pearce federal electorate and the Central Wheatbelt state electorate, reflecting its position in one of Western Australia’s most productive grain-growing regions.

The surrounding landscape is typical of the Western Australian wheatbelt, characterised by expansive cereal cropping, sheep grazing, and open semi-arid woodland. The historic town of York, one of Western Australia’s oldest inland settlements and a heritage tourism destination, is the closest service centre and lies within a short drive. York offers cafes, galleries, heritage buildings, and the full range of services including a supermarket, medical facilities, and schools. Cold Harbour suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle with a connection to farming country, close to a charming historic town and within 90 minutes of Perth.

Cold Harbour falls under postcode 6302 and is governed by the York Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Pearce, while state elections fall under the Central Wheatbelt (Agricultural) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6302
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
York
Federal Electorate
Pearce
State Electorate
Central Wheatbelt (Agricultural)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.90°, 116.74°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
40.79 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 6302

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 6302, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$41,679
Median 2023–24
$53,981
▲ 29.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$69,517

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 6302; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Transwa road coach — Perth (East Perth Terminal) Approx. 2 hr from York

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
92 km
By Train
No direct rail; Transwa coach from York to Perth approx. 2 hr
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 15 min - 1 hr 35 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr - 1 hr 15 min

🛣️ Great Eastern Highway via Northam and Greenmount Hill is the main route to Perth

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A dispersed wheatbelt farming locality with no local services; all errands require a drive to York or beyond

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
108
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cold Harbour known for? +

Cold Harbour is a quiet farming locality in the Western Australian Wheatbelt, known for its open cereal cropping and sheep-grazing landscape. It lies close to the historic town of York, one of WA’s oldest inland settlements and a popular heritage tourism destination.

How far is Cold Harbour from Perth? +

Cold Harbour is approximately 90 kilometres east of Perth, making it around a 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minute drive via the Great Eastern Highway in off-peak conditions.

Does Cold Harbour have public transport? +

Cold Harbour has no local public transport. The nearest Transwa road coach service operates from York township, approximately 5–6 kilometres away, with connections to Perth taking around 2 hours. A private vehicle is essential.

What is the population of Cold Harbour? +

According to the 2021 Census, Cold Harbour has a population of 108 residents, reflecting its small, dispersed farming locality character in the Shire of York.

Is Cold Harbour a good place to live? +

Cold Harbour suits those who value a quiet rural lifestyle in the Western Australian Wheatbelt, with the charming heritage town of York close by for services, dining, and community events, and Perth reachable within 90 minutes by car.

What is the postcode for Cold Harbour? +

The postcode for Cold Harbour, Western Australia is 6302, shared with York and surrounding localities in the Shire of York.