SA · Charles Sturt Council
Henley Beach South, 5022
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Henley Beach South is a smaller suburban community in the Charles Sturt area, home to around 2,799 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 165 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with rising year-on-year trends (+10%), roughly 58.9 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $815 (flats $490, houses $1,200), median house prices near $2,111,250 (up 16% recently), 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a reasonable spread of amenities, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- Population
- 2,799
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $2,096
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 138 of 1,237
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 66.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 61 / 189 / 209
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $490
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $1,200
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $815
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 20
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $2,111,250
- Median price change
- +15.5%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 165
- Against the person
- 35
- Against property
- 130
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 58.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 80 residents
- State safety percentile
- 70.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 96
- Increase (daily rate)
- +9.6%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental40
- Other Theft31
- Sct - Residence11
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury23
- Theft From Motor Vehicle10
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,104
- Henley Beach Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1104
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
19 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 22A Lexington Rd - North side
- Stop 22C Lexington Rd - South side
- Stop 23 Henley Beach Rd - South side
- Stop 23B Seaview Rd - East side
- Stop 24 Seaview Rd - East side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Vms TrailerSeaview Road, Gilmore Rd30 Jun 2026 – 08 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
279 planning-related records
2026· 21 proposals
June 2026
- Torrens Title Land Division - one allotment into three12 BODE ST HENLEY BEACH SOUTH SA 5022Under Assessment
- Removal of One (1) significant tree (Melaleuca nesophylla - Pink Melaleuca and one (1) Regulated tree (Corymbia citrodora Lemon-scented Gum, located to the front of the dwelling.25 HAZEL TCE HENLEY BEACH SOUTH SA 5022Under Assessment
- Dwelling additions and alterations to the rear of the existing dwelling, including a swimming pool and associated safety features, and the removal of two significant trees1 THORNTON ST HENLEY BEACH SOUTH SA 5022Under Assessment
- Swimming pool and associated safety barrier to the rear of the existing dwelling15 LEXINGTON RD HENLEY BEACH SOUTH SA 5022Under Assessment
- Swimming pool with associated safety fence2 BODE ST HENLEY BEACH SOUTH SA 5022Under Assessment
May 2026
- Two storey detached dwelling with swimming pool and associated safety features sited to the rear149 HALSEY RD HENLEY BEACH SOUTH SA 5022Under Assessment
- Two single storey dwellings and removal of one significant and one regulated tree23 HOBART RD HENLEY BEACH SOUTH SA 5022Under Assessment
- Ancillary accommodation to the rear of the existing dwelling124 SEAVIEW RD HENLEY BEACH SOUTH SA 5022Under Assessment
- Two three storey detached dwellings with undercroft garaging, inground swimming pool and associated safety fencing for dwelling 1 and associated retaining walls and fencing146 SEAVIEW RD HENLEY BEACH SOUTH SA 5022Under Assessment
April 2026
- Retaining wall replacementUNIT 9 123 MILITARY RD HENLEY BEACH SOUTH SA 5022Under Assessment
March 2026
- Conventional land division one into two allotments146 SEAVIEW RD HENLEY BEACH SOUTH SA 5022Under Assessment
- SUPPLY & INSTALL NEW LOUVRE PATIO & PERGOLA WITH SHADECLOTH26 MOSELEY WAY HENLEY BEACH SOUTH SA 5022Decision Made
- Swimming pool and associated safety features to the rear of the approved dwelling5 BURFORD RD HENLEY BEACH SOUTH SA 5022Decision Made
- Two, two storey detached dwellings7 RUSSELL ST HENLEY BEACH SOUTH SA 5022Decision Made
February 2026
- Concrete sleeper retaining wall to the rear of the units144 SEAVIEW RD HENLEY BEACH SOUTH SA 5022Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to the rear of the existing dwelling171 MILITARY RD HENLEY BEACH SOUTH SA 5022Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to the exiting dwelling including garageUNIT 2 201 MILITARY RD HENLEY BEACH SOUTH SA 5022Under Assessment
- Torrens Title Land Division - 1 allotment into 220 FLETCHER RD HENLEY BEACH SOUTH SA 5022Decision Made
January 2026
- Three storey detached dwelling with an overall building height 9.78 metres with associated retaining walls and fencing117 MILITARY RD HENLEY BEACH SOUTH SA 5022Under Assessment
- Torrens Title Land Division - one allotment into two.7 RUSSELL ST HENLEY BEACH SOUTH SA 5022Decision Made
- Torrens Title Land Division - one allotment into two.7 CATALINA ST HENLEY BEACH SOUTH SA 5022Decision Made
2025· 19 proposals
December 2025
- Two storey dwelling to the rear of existing dwelling and retaining wall and fence along portion of northern, western and southern boundaries127 MILITARY RD HENLEY BEACH SOUTH SA 5022Under Assessment
- Two, two storey detached dwellings9 RUSSELL ST HENLEY BEACH SOUTH SA 5022Decision Made
- Inground fiberglass swimming pool and safety barrier14 YORKTOWN CR HENLEY BEACH SOUTH SA 5022Decision Made
November 2025
- Two storey detached dwelling, shed, swimming pool with associated safety barriers, deck and 2.1m high brick fence to front yard.7 PHILLIPS ST HENLEY BEACH SOUTH SA 5022Under Assessment
- Three storey detached dwelling (including a roof terrace) with garage wall on northern boundary for a length of 7.9 metres, stairwell wall on northern boundary for 7.2 metres at a height of 7.5 metres and garage wall on southern boundary for a length of 7.9 metres at a height of 4 metres, associated earthwork, retaining and fencing, new front masonry fence and inground swimming pool with associated safety fencing.151 ESPLANADE HENLEY BEACH SOUTH SA 5022Under Assessment
- Deck and shed.6 AYLWIN ST HENLEY BEACH SOUTH SA 5022Decision Made
October 2025
- Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling11 FLETCHER RD HENLEY BEACH SOUTH SA 5022Decision Made
- Two, two-storey detached dwellings, construction of swimming pools with associated safety barriers, 1.5m high masonry front fence and removal of 1 significant tree and 1 regulated tree.20 FLETCHER RD HENLEY BEACH SOUTH SA 5022Decision Made
- Alfresco extension3 FLETCHER RD HENLEY BEACH SOUTH SA 5022Decision Made
- Double Storey detached dwelling5 BURFORD RD HENLEY BEACH SOUTH SA 5022Decision Made
- Swimming Pool and safety barrier to the rear of the existing dwelling24 HOBART RD HENLEY BEACH SOUTH SA 5022Decision Made
September 2025
- Land division creating a new allotment at the rear of the existing dwelling with a new garage to the front of existing dwelling and retaining walls and fencing along portion of northern, western and eastern boundaries and within the front yard of the site127 MILITARY RD HENLEY BEACH SOUTH SA 5022Under Assessment
- Construction of a concrete swimming pool and associated pool fencing.147A HALSEY RD HENLEY BEACH SOUTH SA 5022Decision Made
- Single-storey detached dwelling9 BODE ST HENLEY BEACH SOUTH SA 5022Under Assessment
August 2025
- Land division (One allotment into two)5 BURFORD RD HENLEY BEACH SOUTH SA 5022Decision Made
- Swimming pool and associated safety feature, extension to the decking at the rear and privacy screen to match existing161 MILITARY RD HENLEY BEACH SOUTH SA 5022Decision Made
- Cafe blinds to existing verandah238 -240B SEAVIEW RD HENLEY BEACH SOUTH SA 5022Under Assessment
- Two, double storey detached dwellings7 CATALINA ST HENLEY BEACH SOUTH SA 5022Decision Made
July 2025
- Verandah to side of existing dwelling134A SEAVIEW RD HENLEY BEACH SOUTH SA 5022Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
31 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench
- Bicycle Parking (3)
- Bicycle Repair Station
- Stop 22A Lexington Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 22B Lexington Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 22B Lexington Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 22C Lexington Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 22C Lexington Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 22D Lexington Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 22D Lexington Road - South sideBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
9 state heritage places
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 42.8/100
- National rank
- 2731st in Australia
- State rank
- 261st in SA
- Peer rank
- #10 among Coastal & beach · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #32 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime40
- Other Theftcrime31
- Sct - Residencecrime11
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime23
- Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime10
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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