Suburb / Locality · Area profile
Henley Beach
2 km²
A noticeably older population marks the character of Henley Beach, where the typical resident is 45. This coastal community is an affluent enclave with very high levels of university qualifications and high family incomes. It is a highly walkable area with a diverse mix of housing and a strong connection to the city. The neighborhood is largely established, with a high proportion of homeowners and a professional workforce.
Explore Henley Beach by topic
The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. About 18.6% of the population are seniors aged 65 and over, while children under 15 make up 16.2% of the community.
People born overseas make up 20.1% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas, though this is well below the South Australian average of 24.1%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
About 11.5% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas but far below the national average of 22.3%. Only 0.8% of the community speak little or no English.
A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion at 44.3%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 48.7%.
This is a highly qualified area where 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also far above the state average at 67.0%.
Income levels are very high, with typical family weekly earnings of $2,667, well above the state figure of $1,889. Nearly 30% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far above the South Australian average.
Residents generally enjoy good health, with 26.2% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the state average of 31.0%. About 7.2% of people have a mental health condition.
Community involvement is high, with 19.4% of people volunteering and 15.2% providing unpaid care, a rate that is well above the national average of 11.9%.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 1.1% of the population. This group has a high rate of Year 12 completion at 54.0%, which is far above the national average of 37.0%.
The area has a high number of people living alone at 31.6%, well above the national average of 25.6%. Typical households are small, with 2.3 people per home.
Housing is varied, with 30.5% of homes rented and 36.1% owned outright. Detached houses are much less common here than in the rest of the state, and typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the state average at $2,000.
Public transport use is high, with a very high number of bus stops and a short 3-minute walk to the nearest one. About 8.1% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than most similar areas.
The area is relatively mobile, with 36.2% of residents having moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 12.6% of the population.
The workforce is active, with 65.9% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. Many residents work as professionals (27.8%) or managers (17.6%).
The overall crime rate is higher than most areas, particularly for theft and property damage. However, the robbery rate is among the lowest for similar areas.
This is a very walkable community with a score of 7.9, far above the state average. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and public transport.