Henley Beach vs West Beach.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,790,000 and $1,530,000. West Beach edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
West Beach (median $1,530,000) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Henley Beach ($1,790,000). Over the past year, West Beach (+6.6%) ran 6.6 percentage points ahead of Henley Beach (0%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving West Beach (1078) sits above Henley Beach (1049).
For buyers
West Beach is the lower entry point at $1,530,000 median, 17% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
West Beach carries both higher gross yield (2.65% vs 2.22%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
West Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (1078 vs 1049).
Common questions
Is Henley Beach or West Beach cheaper to buy in?
West Beach has the lower median house price at $1,530,000, roughly 17% below Henley Beach ($1,790,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Henley Beach or West Beach?
Over the past 12 months, West Beach grew +6.6% vs 0% in Henley Beach, a gap of 6.6 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Henley Beach or West Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), West Beach scores 1078 vs 1049 in Henley Beach. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Henley Beach or West Beach?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.65% in West Beach vs 2.22% in Henley Beach. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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