King River
Western Australia
King River is located in Western Australia
King River
King River
Coordinates34°56′S 117°55′E / 34.933°S 117.917°E / -34.933; 117.917
Population278 (SAL 2021)[1]
Postcode(s)6330
Area15.8 km2 (6.1 sq mi)
Location
  • 406 km (252 mi) south east of Perth
  • 11 km (7 mi) north east of Albany
LGA(s)City of Albany
State electorate(s)Albany
Federal division(s)O’Connor

King River is a small town in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. It is located 406 km south east of Perth[2] and the closest populated town is Albany.

The town takes its name from the King River which is located nearby; another town, Lower King is further down river on Oyster Harbour.

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "King River (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. 
  2. "Main Roads WA - Distance from Perth". 2009. Archived from the original on 26 July 2008. Retrieved 14 April 2009.
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