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Flinders Park vs Henley Beach South, SA suburb comparison

Flinders Park for families and investment; Henley Beach South for beach lifestyle.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

Flinders ParkHenley Beach South

Overall score

Flinders Park

53.8/100

Henley Beach South

45.0/100

Crime rate

Flinders Park

30.7 / 1k

Henley Beach South

56.5 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Flinders Park

100

Henley Beach South

81

Population

Flinders Park

5,489

Henley Beach South

2,799

Metric leadFlinders Park 8Henley Beach South 2across 10 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryFlinders ParkHenley Beach South
Overall score53.8/10045.0/100
Housing (desirability)53.5/10034.7/100
Crime rate30.7 / 1k56.5 / 1k
Schools & preschools61
Public transport stops2519
Walkability34.0/10032.5/100
Nearby amenities10081
Planning activity6924
Population5,4892,799
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)7/1010/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Flinders Park is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Henley Beach South is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Where Henley Beach South is shaped by the coast, Flinders Park offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.

Flinders Park tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Henley Beach South stands out for a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage.

Flinders Park suits families and investors more clearly, whereas Henley Beach South is the stronger match for people chasing a beach lifestyle.

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