Henley Beach
SA 5022 · Charles Sturt
6,259 (2021) → 6,710 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Henley Beach is a moderate growth suburb in Charles Sturt, SA 5022, about 9km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $1.71M is more expensive than the SA average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 82/100, and is right by the coast. Henley Beach has an overall score of 74/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 78/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 5022 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.74%), India (1.1%), Italy (1.04%), Scotland (1.02%), South Africa (0.86%)
Top languages: Greek (2.51%), Italian (1.9%), Serbian (0.51%), Afrikaans (0.46%), Portuguese (0.46%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: SA Police / OCSAR (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1049 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Star of the Sea SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1108
- Fulham North Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1095
- St Michael's College - Secondary CampusCombined · CatholicICSEA 1064
- Henley High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1045
- Fulham Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1042
Nearby (within 10km)
- Grange Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1075
- Henley Beach Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1104
- Kidman Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1053
- West Beach Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1089
- St Francis SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1075
- Seaton Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 999
- Nazareth Catholic College - Kidman Park CampusSecondary · Catholic · 3km
- Findon High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 978
- Findon High School - Findon Technical CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.2km
- Seaton High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1001
- Brooklyn Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 1066
- Lockleys North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 1069
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Henley Beach
Is Henley Beach safe?
Henley Beach has a residential safety score of 78/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,793 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Henley Beach?
In Henley Beach, the median house price is $1.71M. Median weekly house rent is $765.
How far is Henley Beach from Adelaide CBD?
Henley Beach is about 9.4 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 40 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Henley Beach?
Henley Beach has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1071 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Henley Beach?
Henley Beach has a transport score of 82/100 and 44 bus stops.