Lower King, 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 Lower King, in the City Of Albany local government area.
| Locality | Lower King |
| 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 | -34.94802 |
| Longitude | 117.93224 |
| Population | 1,755 |
| Density | 191.4 /km² |
| Area | 9.2 km² |
| Elevation | 14 m |
| Postcode | 6330 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 385 km south-southeast |
Lower King is a locality in the City Of Albany local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,755. The locality covers an area of 9.2 km², giving a population density of about 191.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 14 m above sea level. It lies approximately 385 km south-southeast of Perth. Lower King is located at 34.9480°S, 117.9322°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.
Lower King unfolds along the curving embrace of the King River, a verdant fringe where the land gently slopes towards the broad, shimmering waters. It lies 9.9 km north-north-east of Albany, WA (from Albany, WA: bearing 26°T), and is situated 7.0 km north-north-east of Spencer Park. The air here carries the subtle, briny tang of the nearby ocean, mingling with the sweet perfume of flowering gums and the earthy scent of damp soil. Sunlight, when it breaks through the coastal mist, paints the scattered paddocks in hues of ochre and emerald, highlighting the weathered grey bark of ancient trees that stand sentinel over the landscape. The rhythm of daily life in Lower King is dictated by the tides and the seasons, a quiet cadence that resonates in the weathered fences and the slow drift of clouds across the vast, pale blue sky.
This stretch of the King River has long been a vital artery, its waters shaping the fortunes of those who have called Lower King home. For generations, the rich alluvial flats have supported a thriving agricultural economy, with pastures giving way to fields of grain and the occasional vineyard, their orderly rows a stark contrast to the wilder bushland bordering the riverbanks. The echoes of a maritime past can still be felt, with the harbour a focal point for trade and a reminder of the explorers and settlers who first navigated these waters. Today, Lower King retains a character that is both of the land and of the sea, a place where the quiet industry of farming and the gentle pull of tourism coexist, drawing travellers to its tranquil shores and the timeless beauty of its riverside setting.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lower King, 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 Lower King, in the City Of Albany local government area.
Detailed location data for Lower King 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 Lower King 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. |