SA · Charles Sturt Council

Henley Beach, 5022

Est. population · Jun 2025

6,821

Growth (1 yr)

+1.7%

Growth (5 yr)

+6.9%

Median age

45

Median income

$1,879/wk

Employment rate

63.5%

Median house price · Q1 2026

$1,790,000

Languages at home

11.9%non-English

Most common: Greek, Italian, Serbian

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

64.1/100
Good

Top 3% of South Australia's suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Coastal
  • Heritage area
  • High desirability
  • Excellent transport
  • Café precinct
What Henley Beach is known for: Coastal, Heritage area, High desirability, Excellent transport, Café precinct

Suburb profile

Henley Beach is a coastal mid-sized suburb where beach life and relaxed outdoor living shape the local character. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. There is a dense cluster of schools and early-learning options nearby.

Green space punches above what many coastal suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses keep the wider city within easy reach. Housing is expensive relative to much of the state.

Reported crime has been falling recently. Period homes and heritage streetscapes give the area a character that newer suburbs rarely match.

Among similar coastal suburbs, the suburb earns a good desirability read, with community and employment, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities the standout strengths.

At a glance

Henley Beach snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$1.79M

+31% change

Median rent

$663/wk

Houses $765 · Units $550

Population (ERP)

6,821

+1.7% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

9.5%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#2

among Coastal & beach · Mature

Safety

60th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

89th

percentile in SA

Advantage (IRSAD)

9/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

77th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
64.1/100 — Good
State standing
Top 3% of South Australia's suburbs
National rank
629th in Australia
State rank
17th in SA
Peer rank
#2 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#4 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

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.

Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

  • SA rent report & metro median house salesGovernment of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only

Population

Estimated resident population

6,821(June 2025)

+1.7% annual · +6.9% over 5 years · 89th percentile in SA

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+1.7%
5-year growth
+6.9%
Change in 1 year
+116
Change in 5 years
+441
Growth rank in SA
89th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~7,200), extrapolated at +1.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

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)
1,481 / 509 / 569

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2024–25)
300
Against the person
74
Against property
226
Rate per 1,000 residents
44
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 85 residents
State safety percentile
60.4th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
96
Decrease (daily rate)
-21.5%

Most common offence types

  • Common Assault24
  • Other Property Damage And Environmental58
  • Other Theft46
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury34
  • Theft From Shop49

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
6 (6 schools, 1 preschools)
Median school ICSEA (7 schools)
1,075
Median ICSEA percentile
77th
School list
  • Fulham Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1042 · 65th percentile · LBOTE 30% · 148 students · Top SEA quarter 20% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
  • St Michael's CollegeCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 1064 · 73th percentile · LBOTE 13% · 2,193 students · Top SEA quarter 28% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Star of the Sea SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1108 · 86th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 558 students · Top SEA quarter 43% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Fulham North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1095 · 83th percentile · LBOTE 20% · 395 students · Top SEA quarter 37% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Henley High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1045 · 66th percentile · LBOTE 26% · 1,381 students · Top SEA quarter 21% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
  • Grange Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1075 · 77th percentile · LBOTE 21% · 702 students · Top SEA quarter 30% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
  • Henley Beach Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1104 · 85th percentile · LBOTE 22% · 354 students · Top SEA quarter 39% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Communication & Language Disorder Support Service72A Marlborough StreetSupport Services
  • Disability Unit Henley High SchoolCudmore TerraceSpecialist Facilities
  • Henley Community Kindergarten8 White StreetPreschools

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

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

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

299 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

7 restaurants · 12 cafes · 2 pubs · 1 bars · 3 supermarkets · 5 fast food · 1 bakeries · 1 libraries

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Good local dining options28 food & drink venues nearby
  • Great for outdoor family life10 parks mapped in suburb, 4 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport44 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation13 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
85/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
1.92
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
4.47
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.6
Food & drink(28)
  • Bakery
  • BacchusBar
  • 303 By the SeaCafe

    303

  • Boost JuiceCafe
  • BurroCafe

    113 Marlborough Street

  • ChocolatCafe
  • CiboCafe
  • Green BeanCafe
  • Hermanos CubanosCafe
  • Joe's Henley BeachCafe
  • LUMA Coffee ClubCafe

    60-62 Mitton Avenue, Henley Beach

  • Maru Japanese and KoreanCafe
  • Swedish TartsCafe
  • The Coffee ClubCafe
  • Asian TasteFast food
  • Burger ClubFast food
  • Fast food
  • Saints Pizza BarFast food
  • ZambreroFast food
  • Henley Beach HotelPub
  • Ramsgate HotelPub
  • EstiaRestaurant

    255

  • HnlyRestaurant
  • MaloboRestaurant
  • Secrets by the SeaRestaurant
  • StellaRestaurant
  • The Henley BistroRestaurant
  • The Thai OrchidRestaurant
Shopping(3)
  • DrakesSupermarket
  • Supermarket (2)
Community(7)
  • Public LibraryLibrary
  • Fulham Gardens Primary SchoolSchool
  • Fulham North Primary SchoolSchool
  • Henley High SchoolSchool
  • Henley High School (Public)School
  • St Michael's CollageSchool

    15 Mitton Avenue

  • Star of the SeaSchool

    333 Military Road

Health & services(3)
  • Western Community Private HospitalHospital
  • Benson RadiologyMedical clinic

    168 Cudmore Terrace

  • Medical clinic
Sport & outdoors(22)
  • Chambers ReservePark
  • Collin Sellars ReservePark
  • Fleetwood ReservePark
  • Henley Memorial OvalPark
  • Hoy Crescent ReservePark
  • John Mitchell ParkPark
  • Menkens ReservePark
  • Park
  • Syd Knight ReservePark
  • Playground (4)
  • Grange Sailing ClubSports centre

    Seaview Road, Henley Beach

  • Sports centre (2)
  • Henley OvalSports field
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool (4)
Transport(46)

46 bus stops

Other(43)
  • BWSAlcohol
  • LiquourlandAlcohol
  • Artwork
  • BankSAATM
  • CBAATM
  • Endota SpaBeauty salon
  • Henley Square Natural TherapiesBeauty salon
  • Relax Hair and BeautyBeauty salon
  • Silk Laser ClinicBeauty salon
  • Bench (25)
  • Bicycle Parking (11)
  • TABBookmaker
  • French ConnectionClothes
  • Coffee JourneyCoffee

    640 Grange Road

  • Drinking water (2)
  • Minnow on SeaviewFlorist
  • Fountain
  • Garden
  • BlondeHairdresser
  • Eternal ImageHairdresser
  • The Fellow BarberHairdresser
  • Ice Cream
  • Royal CopenhagenIce Cream
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Parking (85)
  • Parking Entrance (5)
  • Parking Space (7)
  • Petrol station
  • Picnic Table (6)
  • St Michael's College ChapelPlace of worship
  • Henley Beach Police StationPolice
  • Australia PostPost Box
  • Public toilets
  • the stunned mullet fish n chipsSeafood
  • Shelter (5)
  • Shower
  • Slipway
  • TelstraTelephone
  • Track (4)
  • Vacant
  • Waste Basket (7)
  • One Rundle Trading CoYes

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
10
Parks (OSM)
10

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Places of worship

1 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • St Michael's College Chapel

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
1
Nearest hospital
Western Hospital (0.6 km)
Nearest hospital type
Private Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
No emergency department listed
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Western Hospital168 Cudmore TerracePrivate Hospital

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

  • Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA)SA Health · current · Updated

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
161
Participants per 1,000 residents
23.6

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
27° / 16°
Rainfall
49 mm · ~6 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
22° / 13°
Rainfall
94 mm · ~12 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
16° / 8°
Rainfall
161 mm · ~20 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
21° / 11°
Rainfall
95 mm · ~12 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normalsWorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.

2026· 89 proposals
  • August 2026

  • Proposed verandah at the rear of the existing dwelling
    UNIT 2 353 MILITARY RD HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
  • Removal of significant tree Willow Myrtle to the rear of the property.
    168 EAST TCE HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
  • Construction of new maintenance and equipment shed, two above ground water tanks replacing existing shed located on the western side of cricket nets adjacent North Street boundary
    15 MITTON AV HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
  • Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including a carport, boundary wall
    15 WRIGHT ST HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
  • Removal of significant Willow Myrtle Tree located in the front of the site
    9 WHIBLEY ST HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
  • Carport with associated verandah located to the rear of the existing dwelling
    86 HENLEY BEACH RD HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
  • July 2026

  • Above ground spa and associated safety features to the rear of the existing dwelling
    49 MARLBOROUGH ST HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Decision Made
  • Replace existing brush fence to the eastern side of the common driveway
    117 MARLBOROUGH ST HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
  • Installation of windows to enclose western facing balcony
    397 SEAVIEW RD HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Decision Made
  • Torrens Title land Division - one allotment into two
    1 BADENOCH ST HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
  • Alterations and upper level addition to existing garage to create ancillary accomodation within loft of garage
    105 NORTH ST HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
  • Torrens Title Land Division - one allotment into two
    9 -11 YORK ST HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
  • Flat roofed verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling
    74 NORTH ST HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Decision Made
  • Land Division one into two allotments
    15 NORTH ST HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
  • Two, two storey detached dwellings
    25 SWANWICK ST HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
  • Additions and alterations to the rear of the existing dwelling including an alfresco
    7 YORK ST HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
  • Double storey detached dwelling with a swimming pool.
    7 ATKIN ST HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
  • Single Storey Detached Dwelling with swimming pool and associated fencing and retaining walls
    63 WRIGHT ST HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
  • Fire safety upgrade works (new stair pressurisation system)
    168 CUDMORE TCE HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
  • June 2026

  • Shade sails to the eastern boundary facing the Military Road
    333 MILITARY RD HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
  • Swimming pool and associated safety features to the rear of the existing dwelling
    90 NORTH ST HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
  • Replacement single storey shop building
    245 ESPLANADE HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
  • Spa and associated safety barrier to the rear of the existing dwelling
    6 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 side
    5 EVEREST ST HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
  • Removal of Significant Tree agonis flexuosa, Willow Myrtle
    97 MARLBOROUGH ST HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Decision Made
  • Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling
    140 MARLBOROUGH ST HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Decision Made
  • Two Storey Detached Dwelling
    246 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 walkway
    251 SEAVIEW RD HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
  • Four, two storey detached dwellings
    72 MITTON AV HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
  • Centenary Verandah
    15 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 5022Decision Made
  • 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 dwellings
    18 LAIDLAW ST HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Decision Made
  • Swimming pool and associated safety barrier
    63 MARLBOROUGH ST HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Decision Made
  • May 2026

  • Torrens Title Land Divsion - one allotment into two
    53 MITTON AV HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Decision Made
  • amendment to Form 1 ESP schedule only
    157 -159 ESPLANADE HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Decision Made
  • Land division 1 into 2 Torrens Title allotments
    18 LAIDLAW ST HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Decision Made
  • Three storey detached dwelling
    409B ESPLANADE HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
  • Three storey detached dwelling
    411 ESPLANADE HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Under Assessment
  • amendment to Form 1, ESP schedule
    328 SEAVIEW RD HENLEY BEACH SA 5022Decision Made

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

2 active roadworks / incidents

  • Vms TrailerHenley Beach Road, Military Rd10 Aug 2026 – 24 Aug 2026
  • Vms TrailerHenley Beach Road, White St10 Aug 2026 – 24 Aug 2026

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

306 heritage places

  • 'Burnleigh' Apartments385 Esplanade HENLEY BEACHLocal heritage
  • 'Windsor' Apartments317 Esplanade HENLEY BEACHLocal heritage
  • Dwelling289 Esplanade HENLEY BEACHLocal heritage
  • Dwelling251 Military Road HENLEY BEACHLocal heritage
  • Flats, Haighs Mansions323 Esplanade HENLEY BEACHLocal heritage
  • Former Doctor's Surgery231 Esplanade HENLEY BEACHLocal heritage
  • Hall8a South Street HENLEY BEACHLocal heritage
  • Home Unit95 North Street HENLEY BEACHContributory item
  • Home Unit1/ 124-126 North Street HENLEY BEACHContributory item
  • Home Unit2/ 124-126 North Street HENLEY BEACHContributory item

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Hindmarsh
Member of Parliament
Mark BUTLER (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
131,379
Turnout (2025)
91.4%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+7.4 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 33.6%Labor 66.3%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.1 km away).

Coalition 37.6%Labor 62.4%

3.9 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +9.3 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Henley BeachLabor 61.5% · Coalition 38.5% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
  • Fulham GardensLabor 63.8% · Coalition 36.2% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
  • Fulham NorthLabor 60.9% · Coalition 39.1% TPP (2025)0.7 km away
  • Grange BeachLabor 63.6% · Coalition 36.4% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
  • Henley SouthLabor 61.9% · Coalition 38.1% TPP (2025)1.5 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

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