SA · Charles Sturt Council
Henley Beach, SA, 5022
Current weather
12.5°CThunderstorm
78% humidity · 29.9 km/h wind · 13.7° / 11.7° today · 27.7 mm rain
Desirability index
98/100
How this score is calculated#2 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Henley Beach is a smaller suburban community in the Charles Sturt area, home to around 6,259 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 300 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 47.9 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $662 (flats $550, houses $765), median house prices near $1,790,000 (up 31% recently), 7 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 4 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 6,259
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $1,879
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 271 of 2,839
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Employment rate
- 63.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 143 / 509 / 569
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $550
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $765
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $662.5
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 70
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,790,000
- Median price change
- +30.7%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 300
- Against the person
- 74
- Against property
- 226
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 47.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 85 residents
- State safety percentile
- 63.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 96
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault24
- Other Property Damage And Environmental58
- Other Theft46
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury34
- Theft From Shop49
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 7 (6 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
- 1,064
- Communication & Language Disorder Support Service72A Marlborough StreetSupport Services
- Disability Unit Henley High SchoolCudmore TerraceSpecialist Facilities
- Fulham Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1042
- Fulham North Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1095
- Henley Community Kindergarten8 White StreetPreschools
- Henley High SchoolSecondary · ICSEA 1045
- St Michael's CollegeCombined · ICSEA 1064
- Star of the Sea SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1108
- Statewide Inclusive Education Services72A Marlborough StreetSupport Services
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
44 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 23 Henley Beach Rd - North side
- Stop 26 Seaview Rd - West side
- Stop 28 Seaview Rd - East side
- Stop 29 Seaview Rd - East side
- Stop 29C Seaview Rd - East side
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
4 active roadworks / incidents
- Excavation WorksSeaview Road, Main St01 Apr 2026 – 08 Jul 2026
- Road RepairHenley Beach Road, Military Rd30 Jun 2026 – 03 Jul 2026
- Road RepairSeaview Road, Henley Beach Rd30 Jun 2026 – 03 Jul 2026
- Road RepairSeaview Road, Newcombe Lane30 Jun 2026 – 03 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
693 planning-related records
2026· 72 proposals
June 2026
- Two storey detached dwelling with excess garage wall height on the boundary and associated fencing and retaining walls415 MILITARY RD HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
- Shade sails to the eastern boundary facing the Military Road333 MILITARY RD HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
- Swimming pool and associated safety features to the rear of the existing dwelling90 NORTH ST HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
- Replacement single storey shop building245 ESPLANADE HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
- Spa and associated safety barrier to the rear of the existing dwelling6 WHITE ST HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Decision Made
- Additions and alterations sited to the side of the existing dwelling, carport to the front and verandah to the rear, partial demolition to the side5 EVEREST ST HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
- Removal of Significant Tree agonis flexuosa, Willow Myrtle97 MARLBOROUGH ST HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
- Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling140 MARLBOROUGH ST HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
- Two Storey Detached Dwelling246 MILITARY RD HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
- Two illuminated LED signs including one facing the street and an illuminated hanging sign box on top of walkway251 SEAVIEW RD HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
- Four, two storey detached dwellings72 MITTON AV HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
- Centenary Verandah15 WEBB ST HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Decision Made
- Removal of Two (2) Regulated tree - Liquidambar styraciflua - Sweet Gum, Corymbia maculata - Spotted Gum and One (1) Significant tree - Melaleuca sp. (syn. Callistemon sp.) - Bottle Brush.69 WHITE ST HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
- Addition and alterations to the side and rear of the existing two-storey detached dwelling, including an upper-level addition and an upgrade to the front balcony.203 ESPLANADE HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
- Two single storey dwellings18 LAIDLAW ST HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
- Swimming pool and associated safety barrier63 MARLBOROUGH ST HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
May 2026
- Torrens Title Land Divsion - one allotment into two53 MITTON AV HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
- amendment to Form 1 ESP schedule only157 -159 ESPLANADE HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Decision Made
- Land division 1 into 2 Torrens Title allotments18 LAIDLAW ST HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Decision Made
- Three storey detached dwelling409B ESPLANADE HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
- Three storey detached dwelling411 ESPLANADE HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
- amendment to Form 1, ESP schedule328 SEAVIEW RD HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Garage)104 NORTH ST HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
- Torrens title land division - Two allotments from one24 BUCKINGHAM AV HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Decision Made
- Variation of Development Application 2500842587 NORTH ST HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
- Carport to the side and verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling.34 EAST TCE HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
- Eight, two storey detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement.22 LAIDLAW ST HENLEY BEACH SA 5022;24 LAIDLAW ST HENLEY BEACH SA 5022;26 LAIDLAW ST HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
April 2026
- Removal of 3 Regulated trees (Bracelet Honey Myrtle) located in front of 216 Military Road Henley Beach216 -218 MILITARY RD HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Decision Made
- Construction of two, two storey detached dwellings (total height of 7.2 metres) each with associated garaging to the rear accessed from Johns Road where the northernmost dwelling having a garage wall on boundary to a height of 3.7 metres.233 MILITARY RD HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
- Partial demolition of carport and verandah, demolition of existing shed, construction of a new shed, alterations and additions to existing dwelling and construction of an associated swimming pool and safety fencing.154 EAST TCE HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Decision Made
- Torrens Title Land Division - one allotment into three10 FLEETWOOD CR HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Decision Made
- Verandah to the side of the dwelling36 MITTON AV HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
- Two, two-storey detached dwellings176 CUDMORE TCE HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
- Verandah at rear of existing dwelling2 SUSSEX ST HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Decision Made
- Verandah to the rear of unit 9UNIT 9 117 MARLBOROUGH ST HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Decision Made
- Dwelling additions and alterations to the existing dwelling, shed to the rear, enclosure of carport to garage, outbuilding (sauna), and verandah and pergola to the rear and masonry pillar front fence49 NORTH ST HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
- Two, two storey detached dwellings34 CUDMORE TCE HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
March 2026
- Land division one into two allotments, dwelling additions sited to the side, carport to the rear9 -11 YORK ST HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
- Two double storey detached dwellings with associated retaining walls and fencing to a maximum height of 2.3 metres and the removal of a significant tree (Eucalyptus sideroxylon Red Ironbark) and removal of a regulated tree (Eucalyptus botryoides).53 WEBB ST HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
- Variation to application ID 24037574 for the removal of condition 9, the re use of the existing driveway invert and crossover on Swanwick Street and the construction of a single driveway21 SWANWICK ST HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
2025· 117 proposals
117 proposals lodged in 2025. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2024· 123 proposals
123 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 116 proposals
116 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 112 proposals
112 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 150 proposals
150 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
150 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- BankSAATM
- CBAATM
- Bakery
- Henley Square Natural TherapiesBeauty salon
- Relax Hair and BeautyBeauty salon
- Bench (25)
- Bicycle Parking (11)
- TABBookmaker
- School Bus Stop. 666Bus stop
- School Bus Stop. 667Bus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Western Hospital168 Cudmore TerracePrivate Hospital
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
319 state heritage places
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 10
- Parks (OSM)
- 10
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 98.0/100
- Cohort rank
- #2 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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