Overall score
Findon
57.2/100
Henley Beach
64.1/100
Findon vs Henley Beach, SA suburb comparison
Henley Beach for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
FindonHenley Beach
Crime rate
Findon
89.5 / 1k
Henley Beach
44.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Findon
183
Henley Beach
299
Population
Findon
6,997
Henley Beach
6,259
Metric leadFindon 3Henley Beach 7across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesHenley Beach
- Best for familiesHenley Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleHenley Beach
- Best for investmentHenley Beach
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 | Findon | Henley Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.2/100 | 64.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.6/100 | 38.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 89.5 / 1k | 44.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 27 | 44 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 183 | 299 |
| Planning activity | 59 | 90 |
| Population | 6,997 | 6,259 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Findon is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Henley Beach is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Where Henley Beach is shaped by the coast, Findon offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Findon tends to lead on housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook, while Henley Beach stands out for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Henley Beach, while Findon remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.