Hendon
SA 5014 • Greater Adelaide
About Hendon
Hendon is a small suburban locality in Adelaide's western suburbs, situated approximately 10 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Charles Sturt. With a population of around 1,200, it is a compact residential area covering just 0.7 square kilometres. The suburb has an industrial heritage, having historically been home to manufacturing facilities, though it has increasingly transitioned to residential use.
Hendon offers affordable housing options compared to many Adelaide suburbs, attracting first-home buyers and investors. Residents have convenient access to the Westfield West Lakes shopping centre and the Port Road commercial strip. The nearby West Lakes reserve and waterways provide recreational opportunities. The suburb is well-served by bus routes along Tapleys Hill Road and Port Road, while the nearest train station at St Clair on the Outer Harbor line is approximately 2 kilometres away.
Hendon falls under postcode 5014 and is governed by Charles Sturt Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lee electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 118, 119 — Adelaide CBD via Port Road 25 min
- 286 — West Lakes / Seaton 10 min
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Bus services along Tapleys Hill Rd; nearest train at St Clair station.
Basic amenities are accessible on foot along Tapleys Hill Road, but most errands require a car or bus.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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106 Botting Street
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14 Broad Street
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Cedar Avenue
Housing 2021 Census
37 state housing + 26 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. India 48
- 2. England 45
- 3. Italy 34
- 4. Bosnia & Herzegovina 19
- 5. Greece 19
- 6. Croatia 14
- 7. Philippines 12
- 8. New Zealand 11
- 9. Vietnam 11
- 10. Egypt 10
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)