Full-time 25.5%Part-time 20.2%Unemployed 1.7%Not in labour 52.7%
Dwelling Types
Lower King
House 99.0%Semi-detached 0.6%
Commute Mode
Lower King
Car 93.3%Transit 0.8%Walk 1.2%WFH 4.7%
Country of Birth
Australia
76.3%
England
9.4%
South Africa
2.2%
New Zealand
1.5%
Philippines
0.6%
Language at Home
English only
96.3%
Mandarin
0.3%
Frequently Asked Questions about Lower King
Is Lower King safe?
Lower King has a safety score of 91/100, which is well above 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: Bayonet Head (59/100), Collingwood Heights (82/100), Spencer Park (23/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Lower King?
Median weekly rent in Lower King is $665/wk, which is around the Perth median. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Bayonet Head ($675/wk), Collingwood Heights ($580/wk), Spencer Park ($600/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
Is Lower King affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Lower King is $748K, up 22.9% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $575K. For renters, median weekly rent is $665/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Bayonet Head ($740K), Collingwood Heights ($620K), Spencer Park ($706K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/lower-king
Lower King is a modest-sized suburb around 385 km from central Perth with a population of 1,890. Median property values reach $748k and rent of $665/week, 27% below the Perth metro median.
Low crime is a key drawcard, with the safety score of 91/100 exceeding the metro average of 52 by 39 points, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. Demographically, the median age sits at 48 and household income at $1,448/week.