Overall score
Flinders Park
41.7/100
Henley Beach South
41.8/100
Flinders Park vs Henley Beach South, SA Suburb Comparison
Flinders Park for value; Henley Beach South for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Flinders ParkHenley Beach South
Crime rate
Flinders Park
35.1 / 1k
Henley Beach South
56.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Flinders Park
105
Henley Beach South
83
Population
Flinders Park
5,489
Henley Beach South
2,799
Metric leadFlinders Park 7Henley Beach South 41 tiedacross 12 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 South
- Best for beach lifestyleHenley Beach South
- Best for best valueFlinders Park
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 | Flinders Park | Henley Beach South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.7/100 | 41.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.1/100 | 52.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 35.1 / 1k | 56.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 19 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 32.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 105 | 83 |
| Planning activity | 92 | 32 |
| Green cover | 3.0% | 10.2% |
| Population | 5,489 | 2,799 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 10/10 |
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, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, while Henley Beach South stands out for tree cover and green space, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Flinders Park suits families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Henley Beach South is the stronger match for retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle.
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.