King River, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of King River, in the City Of Albany local government area.
| Locality | King River |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Albany |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.93652 |
| Longitude | 117.91465 |
| Population | 268 |
| Density | 16.9 /km² |
| Area | 15.8 km² |
| Elevation | 26 m |
| Postcode | 6330 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 383 km south-southeast |
King River is a locality in the City Of Albany local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 268. The locality covers an area of 15.8 km², giving a population density of about 16.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 26 m above sea level. It lies approximately 383 km south-southeast of Perth. King River is located at 34.9365°S, 117.9146°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6330. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
King River winds its way through a landscape of gentle slopes and fertile plains, a ribbon of life cutting through the ochre earth. It lies 10.5 km north-north-east of Albany, WA (from Albany, WA: bearing 15°T), and is situated 7.7 km north of Spencer Park. The air here carries the scent of dry grass and the faint, salty tang of the nearby southern ocean, a constant reminder of the coast's proximity. Mature eucalypts, their bark peeling in papery strips, stand sentinel along the banks, their leaves rustling a hushed conversation with the breeze. Beneath the wide sky, the land unfolds in a patchwork of green pastures and cultivated fields, a subtle beauty that deepens as the sun begins its descent, casting long shadows that paint the terrain in hues of gold and violet.
This land, historically shaped by both the ebb and flow of the sea and the steady hand of agriculture, has long been a place of sustenance. The early settlers, drawn by the rich soil and the promise of a new beginning, established farms that continue to this day, their livelihoods intertwined with the cycles of the seasons. The King River itself, though not a major artery for commerce today, still whispers tales of a past where it played a more vital role, its waters reflecting the history of the region’s development. The local economy, a blend of agricultural enterprise and burgeoning tourism drawn by the area's natural charm and proximity to the broader Albany region, thrives on the steady diligence of its people.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of King River, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on King River, in the City Of Albany local government area.
Detailed location data for King River includes the postcode (6330), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Albany), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct King River is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |