Grange vs Henley Beach
The verdict
Grange is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.62M versus $1.71M in Henley Beach. Grange rates higher for transport (89 vs 82). Grange has a shorter estimated CBD commute (28 vs 40 min). On the separate residential safety score, Henley Beach rates higher (78 vs 49/100 in Grange).
Scores
| Grange | Henley Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 74 |
| Transport | 89 | 82 |
| Education | 68 | 72 |
| Liveability | 67 | 68 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Grange | Henley Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,143 | 6,259 |
| Median age | 49 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,709 | $1,879 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.2% | 49.0% |
| Born in Australia | 75.3% | 77.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Growth: Grange Moderate Growth · Henley Beach Moderate Growth
Property
| Grange | Henley Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.62M | $1.71M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 19.4% | 30.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $825 | $765 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Grange | Henley Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 49 | 78 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 358 | 256 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 163 | 64 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,646 | 4,793 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Grange | Henley Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 5 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,075 | 1,071 |
See the full school list on each profile: Grange · Henley Beach
Transport
| Grange | Henley Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 89 | 82 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 31 | 44 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 28 | 40 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 540 m | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Grange | Henley Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 10 | 19 |
| Parks | 17 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 175 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.1 km | 730 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.1 km | 9.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.2 km | 820 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.6 km | 4.8 km |
Population & growth
| Grange | Henley Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,143 | 6,259 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,408 | 6,710 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,184 | 7,112 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.06% | 1.75% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Grange or Henley Beach?
Henley Beach has the higher residential safety score (Grange 49/100 vs Henley Beach 78/100).
Which is more affordable, Grange or Henley Beach?
Grange is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.62M versus $1.71M.
Which has better schools, Grange or Henley Beach?
Grange has a higher average school ICSEA (Grange 1075 vs Henley Beach 1071; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Grange or Henley Beach?
Grange has the higher transport score (Grange 89/100 vs Henley Beach 82/100).
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