Henley Beach

The population is older than most areas, with 20.3% of residents aged 65 or over. While the community grew by about 1,697 people since 2011, the proportion of children under 15 remains a little below the national figure at 16.2%.

About 24.3% of people were born overseas, which is roughly the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by a significant Italian community at 14.5%.

Nearly 20% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is higher than most areas. Greek and Italian are the most common alternative languages, though the proportion of people speaking another language fell slightly since 2011.

Over half of the community identifies as Christian, while 38.9% report no religion. This last group has seen a significant increase, rising 17 percentage points since 2011.

The area is well-qualified, with 29.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. This trend is reflected in school completion, as 63.6% of residents finished Year 12.

Incomes are high, with 26.8% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the state average. The typical family income of $2,367 per week is also well above the state and national figures.

Mental health conditions are reported much less often here than in most areas. Long-term health conditions affect 27.1% of the population, which is well below the state average.

Residents are active in their community, with 16.9% volunteering and 14.8% providing unpaid care, which is among the highest for similar areas.

The First Nations community is small, making up 1.0% of the population. Notably, Year 12 completion among First Nations residents is 56.0%, which is far above the state and national figures.

Most homes are headed by couples with children (60.5%) or couples without children (27.2%). About 27.3% of people live alone, which is more common here than in most areas.

Home ownership is strong, with 40.6% of dwellings owned outright, well above the national average. While separate houses are common, they are less frequent here than in most other similar areas.

Public transport is highly accessible, with every single home within a 10-minute walk of a stop. However, 63.8% of people still rely on driving a car to get to work.

The area is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is lower than in most areas. Recent arrivals from overseas fell from 18.7% in 2011 to 13.2% in 2021.

The workforce is active, with 64.3% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national figure. Professional and managerial roles are the most common occupations.

The area is considered advantaged, scoring 7 out of 10 overall. This is supported by a high number of businesses (1,331) and a population that is growing faster than the state average.

The area has a mild climate with an average maximum temperature of 22.5 degrees, which is well below the state average. Annual rainfall is among the lowest for its level at 447mm.

Henley Beach is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and public transport. Almost every resident can reach groceries and schools within a 15-minute walk.