West Beach vs Henley Beach South.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,530,000 and $2,111,250. West Beach edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
West Beach (median $1,530,000) is roughly 28% cheaper to buy into than Henley Beach South ($2,111,250). Over the past year, Henley Beach South (+15.5%) ran 8.9 percentage points ahead of West Beach (+6.6%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving West Beach (1078) sits above Henley Beach South (1053).
For buyers
West Beach is the lower entry point at $1,530,000 median, 28% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Henley Beach South carries both higher gross yield (2.46% vs 2.36%) 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 1053).
Common questions
Is West Beach or Henley Beach South cheaper to buy in?
West Beach has the lower median house price at $1,530,000, roughly 28% below Henley Beach South ($2,111,250). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, West Beach or Henley Beach South?
Over the past 12 months, Henley Beach South grew +15.5% vs +6.6% in West Beach, a gap of 8.9 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 West Beach or Henley Beach South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), West Beach scores 1078 vs 1053 in Henley Beach South. 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, West Beach or Henley Beach South?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.46% in Henley Beach South vs 2.36% in West 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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