King River at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
278
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about King River.
The postcode for King River is 6330 (WA).
King River (6330) sits in the Albany region of Western Australia.
King River has roughly 278 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
King River scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put King River's population at 278, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
278
Median age
50
Family households
73%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$273/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
278
Median age: 50
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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Location.
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Education
Schools in King River.
Local schools for King River
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Government School Catchment
Flinders Park Primary School
Albany Secondary Education Support Centre
North Albany Senior High School
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Frequently asked
About King River.
- What is the King River postcode?
- King River is in the 6330 postcode, in WA, in the City of Albany region.
- Where is King River?
- King River is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6330, in the City of Albany region.
- What is the average rent in King River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $273.
- What schools are in King River?
- There are 15 schools serving King River on this page, including Flinders Park Primary School, Great Southern Grammar School, Australian Christian College - Southlands.
- How walkable is King River?
- King River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near King River?
- King River is close to Lower King, Millbrook, Willyung, Bayonet Head, Walmsley.
- What is the population of King River?
- The population of King River is approximately 278 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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