Full-time 28.2%Part-time 20.3%Unemployed 4.9%Not in labour 46.6%
Dwelling Types
King River
House 83.2%Other 16.8%
Commute Mode
King River
Car 81.4%Walk 9.3%WFH 9.3%
Country of Birth
Australia
77.3%
England
6.5%
New Zealand
2.2%
Language at Home
English only
96.0%
Frequently Asked Questions about King River
Is King River safe?
King River has a safety score of 52/100, which is around average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Lower King (91/100), Willyung (79/100), Bayonet Head (59/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in King River?
Median weekly rent in King River is $550/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Lower King ($665/wk), Willyung ($950/wk), Bayonet Head ($675/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
Is King River affordable to buy in?
The median house price in King River is $650K. For renters, median weekly rent is $550/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Lower King ($748K), Willyung ($1.5M), Bayonet Head ($740K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/king-river
King River is a small suburb around 380 km from central Perth with a population of 278. At $650k and rent of $550/week, the local housing market is 36% below the Perth metro median.
The safety score of 52/100 sits 0 points above the metro average of 52. The mature median age of 50 and household income of $1,768/week reflect an established community.