Overall score
King River
38.2/100
Willyung
35.2/100
King River vs Willyung, WA Suburb Comparison
King River for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
King RiverWillyung
Crime rate
King River
50.0 / 1k
Willyung
50.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
King River
18
Willyung
2
Population
King River
278
Willyung
635
Metric leadKing River 4Willyung 23 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesKing River
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | King River | Willyung |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.2/100 | 35.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.1/100 | 45.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.0 / 1k | 50.0 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 18 | 2 |
| Green cover | 3.7% | 2.3% |
| Population | 278 | 635 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
King River is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Willyung is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
King River tends to lead on nearby cafés and amenities, plus overall desirability, while Willyung stands out for housing affordability, a larger local community, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Willyung, while King River remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.