Henley Beach vs Henley Beach South
The verdict
Henley Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.71M versus $1.87M in Henley Beach South. Henley Beach rates higher for transport (82 vs 74). Henley Beach South has a shorter estimated CBD commute (39 vs 40 min). On the separate residential safety score, Henley Beach rates higher (78 vs 46/100 in Henley Beach South).
Scores
| Henley Beach | Henley Beach South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 72 |
| Transport | 82 | 74 |
| Education | 72 | 74 |
| Liveability | 68 | 68 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Henley Beach | Henley Beach South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,259 | 2,799 |
| Median age | 45 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,879 | $2,096 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 49.0% | 51.1% |
| Born in Australia | 77.3% | 76.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Henley Beach Moderate Growth · Henley Beach South Moderate Growth
Property
| Henley Beach | Henley Beach South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.71M | $1.87M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 30.7% | 15.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $765 | $1,200 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Henley Beach | Henley Beach South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 78 | 46 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 256 | 393 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 64 | 286 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,793 | 5,895 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Henley Beach | Henley Beach South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,071 | 1,094 |
See the full school list on each profile: Henley Beach · Henley Beach South
Transport
| Henley Beach | Henley Beach South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 82 | 74 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 44 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 40 | 39 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.9 km | 3.4 km |
Liveability
| Henley Beach | Henley Beach South | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 19 | 2 |
| Parks | 10 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 730 m | 890 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.4 km | 9.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 820 m | 1.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.8 km | 5.9 km |
Population & growth
| Henley Beach | Henley Beach South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,259 | 2,799 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,710 | 3,001 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,112 | 3,180 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.75% | 1.76% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Henley Beach or Henley Beach South?
Henley Beach has the higher residential safety score (Henley Beach 78/100 vs Henley Beach South 46/100).
Which is more affordable, Henley Beach or Henley Beach South?
Henley Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.71M versus $1.87M.
Which has better schools, Henley Beach or Henley Beach South?
Henley Beach South has a higher average school ICSEA (Henley Beach 1071 vs Henley Beach South 1094; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Henley Beach or Henley Beach South?
Henley Beach has the higher transport score (Henley Beach 82/100 vs Henley Beach South 74/100).
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