Henley Beach South vs Kidman Park
The verdict
Kidman Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.20M versus $1.87M in Henley Beach South. Henley Beach South is closer to the coast (890 m vs 3.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Kidman Park rates higher (80 vs 46/100 in Henley Beach South).
Scores
| Henley Beach South | Kidman Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 71 |
| Transport | 74 | 74 |
| Education | 74 | 70 |
| Liveability | 68 | 70 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Henley Beach South | Kidman Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,799 | 3,874 |
| Median age | 43 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,096 | $1,637 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.1% | 45.2% |
| Born in Australia | 76.1% | 68.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Growth: Henley Beach South Moderate Growth · Kidman Park Moderate Growth
Property
| Henley Beach South | Kidman Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.87M | $1.20M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 15.5% | 18.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,200 | $687 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Henley Beach South | Kidman Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 46 | 80 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 393 | 155 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 286 | 155 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,895 | 2,736 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Henley Beach South | Kidman Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,094 | 1,057 |
See the full school list on each profile: Henley Beach South · Kidman Park
Transport
| Henley Beach South | Kidman Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 74 | 74 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 19 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 39 | 33 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.4 km | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| Henley Beach South | Kidman Park | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 890 m | 3.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.0 km | 7.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.2 km | 3.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.9 km | 3.3 km |
Population & growth
| Henley Beach South | Kidman Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,799 | 3,874 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,001 | 4,251 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,180 | 4,697 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.76% | 2.35% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Henley Beach South or Kidman Park?
Kidman Park has the higher residential safety score (Henley Beach South 46/100 vs Kidman Park 80/100).
Which is more affordable, Henley Beach South or Kidman Park?
Kidman Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.20M versus $1.87M.
Which has better schools, Henley Beach South or Kidman Park?
Henley Beach South has a higher average school ICSEA (Henley Beach South 1094 vs Kidman Park 1057; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Henley Beach South or Kidman Park?
Henley Beach South and Kidman Park have similar transport scores.
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