York Courthouse Complex

The York Courthouse Complex is a building cluster in York containing police quarters, cell blocks, and a courthouse built in Federation Free Style. The structures sit together on the property, each serving specific functions within the colonial judicial and law enforcement system.

Construction began in 1852 with police quarters in the early colonial period, then expanded over decades to include courthouse and cell facilities. The complex grew as the settlement developed and required more formal judicial infrastructure.

The courthouse and surrounding buildings reveal how law enforcement operated in a growing colonial town, with spaces designed to separate different functions into distinct structures.

The complex sits on Avon Terrace in central York and is easy to locate and visit. You can join guided tours or explore the exhibitions managed by the National Trust branch.

The courthouse was completed in 1895, with its foundation stone placed by a prominent local figure during a period of economic expansion in the region. This marks an important moment when the town had grown confident enough to invest in formal structures.

Location: Shire of York

GPS coordinates: -31.88865,116.76865

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:11