Henley Beach at a glance
Median house
$1,790,000
Median unit
$316,800
Walk score
30
Car dependent
Population
6,259
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Henley Beach.
The postcode for Henley Beach is 5022 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Henley Beach is $1,790,000.
Henley Beach (5022) sits in the Charles Sturt region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,790,000, well above the South Australia median of around $720K.
Henley Beach has roughly 6,259 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Henley Beach scores 30/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 4 government secondary, 6 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Henley Beach's population at 6,259, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 30% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,259
Median age
45
Family households
66%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,790,000 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median. Units come in around $316,800, roughly 82% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $358,000. Prices sit well above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,790,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $316,800.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$765/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$550/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
$1,790,000
$316,800
6,259
Median age: 45
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.22% (median rent $765/wk against a $1,790,000 price tag). Units yield 9.03% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 30% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20262.22%
Based on $1,790,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20269.03%
Based on $316,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202667%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
226
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
30
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Henley Beach.
Local schools for Henley Beach
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Henley High School
Fulham North Primary School
Henley Beach Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Henley Beach.
- What is the median house price in Henley Beach?
- The median house price in Henley Beach, SA 5022 is $1,790,000. The median unit price is $316,800.
- What is the Henley Beach postcode?
- Henley Beach is in the 5022 postcode, in SA, in the City of Charles Sturt region.
- Where is Henley Beach?
- Henley Beach is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5022. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Charles Sturt region.
- What is the average rent in Henley Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $765, for units it's $550.
- What schools are in Henley Beach?
- There are 20 schools serving Henley Beach on this page, including Star of the Sea School, Henley High School, Fulham North Primary School.
- How walkable is Henley Beach?
- Henley Beach has a Walk Score of 30 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Henley Beach?
- Henley Beach is close to Henley Beach South, Kirkcaldy, Fulham, Fulham Gardens, Grange.
- What is the population of Henley Beach?
- The population of Henley Beach is approximately 6,259 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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Sources cited
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