King River, Western Australia

King River
Western Australia
King River
Coordinates34°56′S 117°55′E / 34.933°S 117.917°E / -34.933; 117.917
Population278 (SAL 2021)
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 locality of the City of Albany in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. The South Coast Highway runs through the locality from south-west to north-east north of the King River, while forming its western border south of it. It is located 406 km south east of Perth 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.