Henley Beach South at a glance
Median house
$1,855,000
-3.4% over 12 months
Median unit
$316,800
Weekly rent
$840
Houses · units $510
Gross yield
2.4%
Houses, on the median
Population
2,799
Median age 43
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Prices: Median of 7 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026) · Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,855,000 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median (7 house sales, SA Government quarterly medians, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). Units come in around $316,800, roughly 83% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-3.4%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $371,000. Prices sit well above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -3.4%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
House prices in Henley Beach South.
Median house price
$1,855,000
-3.4% over the past year. Median unit price $316,800.
Median of 7 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$840/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$510/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
$1,855,000
-3.4% annual growth
$316,800
2,799
Median age: 43
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-sa
5-year trajectory
at -3.4%/yr
2021
$2.2M
5-year change
-16%
2026
$1.9M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Henley Beach South.
Henley Beach South's median house price is $1,855,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 7 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)).
Postcode 5022 (SA), City of Charles Sturt, part of Greater Adelaide.
Henley Beach South (5022) sits in the Charles Sturt region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,855,000, well above the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved -3.4% over the past year, well behind the South Australia average (5%).
Henley Beach South has roughly 2,799 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Henley Beach South scores 14/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent 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 South's population at 2,799, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 27% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,799
Median age
43
Family households
71%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.35% (median rent $840/wk against a $1,855,000 price tag). Units yield 8.37% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (27%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 20262.35%
Based on $1,855,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 20268.37%
Based on $316,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026-3.4%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202671%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 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.
166
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.
14
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Henley Beach South.
Local schools for Henley Beach South
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Henley Beach Primary School
Henley High School
Fulham North 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 South.
- What is the median house price in Henley Beach South?
- The median house price in Henley Beach South, SA 5022 is $1,855,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 7 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is -3.4%.
- How much is my house worth in Henley Beach South?
- A useful starting point is the Henley Beach South median house price of $1,855,000 (units $316,800). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Henley Beach South a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Henley Beach South is 2.4%: the median weekly house rent is $840 (SA rental bond data, June 2026) against the median house price of $1,855,000 (SA Government, the latest published quarter, updated October 2026). The median house price fell 3.4% over 12 months on the same SA Government figures. Whether Henley Beach South is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Henley Beach South postcode?
- Henley Beach South is in the 5022 postcode, in SA, in the City of Charles Sturt region.
- Where is Henley Beach South?
- Henley Beach South 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 South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $840, for units it's $510.
- What schools are in Henley Beach South?
- There are 20 schools serving Henley Beach South on this page, including Henley Beach Primary School, Henley High School, Fulham North Primary School.
- How walkable is Henley Beach South?
- Henley Beach South has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Henley Beach South?
- Henley Beach South is close to Fulham, Henley Beach, Fulham Gardens, West Beach, Kirkcaldy.
- What is the population of Henley Beach South?
- The population of Henley Beach South is approximately 2,799 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
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