King River, WA 6330 — Suburb Profile

In short

King River is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6330, home to 278 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Albany local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 377 km from the Perth CBD.

Snapshot

Median rent$273 /wk

Population278

Median age50

Area15.8 km²

To CBD377 km

LGAAlbany

Demographics

Population: 278
Median age: 50 years
Median household income: $1,768 /week
Median personal income: $690 /week
Median family income: $2,015 /week
Average household size: 2.6
Persons per bedroom: 0.8
Local government area: Albany
Statistical region (SA4): Western Australia - Wheat Belt
Remoteness classification: Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate: Forrest

Source: ABS QuickStats

Property & cost of living

Median rent: $273 /week
Median monthly mortgage: $1,733
Rent share of household income: 15%

Schools

Lower King Community Kindergarten Preschool · Government
Flinders Park Primary School Primary · Government
Great Southern Grammar School Combined · Independent

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

5 parks and reserves

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 97.3% of the 111 resolvable premises in King River. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

Fibre to the Node: 0.9%
Fixed Wireless: 97.3%
Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.8%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

Safety

Recorded offences: 7,446 across the Great Southern District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
Most common categories: 1,777 violent offences, 1,701 theft, 1,384 drug offences.

Figures cover the whole Great Southern District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of King River?

King River (WA 6330) had 278 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 50. It sits within the Albany local government area.

What is the median rent in King River?

The median advertised rent in King River is $273/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in King River?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near King River covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Lower King Community Kindergarten (3.4 km), Flinders Park Primary School (5.1 km), Great Southern Grammar School (5.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in King River?

King River is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (97.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is King River?

Across the surrounding area, 7,446 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (1,777), theft (1,701), drug offences (1,384). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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