Overall score
Glenelg
57.9/100
Henley Beach
64.1/100
Glenelg vs Henley Beach, SA suburb comparison
Glenelg for schools; Henley Beach for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GlenelgHenley Beach
Crime rate
Glenelg
174.5 / 1k
Henley Beach
44.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glenelg
472
Henley Beach
299
Population
Glenelg
3,440
Henley Beach
6,259
Metric leadGlenelg 3Henley Beach 6across 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 retireesHenley Beach
- Best for investmentHenley Beach
- Best for best valueHenley Beach
- Best for best schoolsGlenelg
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 | Glenelg | Henley Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.9/100 | 64.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 20.3/100 | 38.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 174.5 / 1k | 44.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 22 | 44 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 472 | 299 |
| Planning activity | 28 | 90 |
| Population | 3,440 | 6,259 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Glenelg is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone, and Henley Beach is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Glenelg pulls ahead on walkability and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Henley Beach is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Households prioritising schools may find Glenelg the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Henley Beach.