Henley Beach

SA 5022 • Greater Adelaide

6,259
Population (2021)
$50,492
Median Income
2.50 km²
Area
11m
Elevation

About Henley Beach

Henley Beach is a welcoming, community-oriented suburb in South Australia, located within the Charles Sturt (City) area. With a population of 6,259 and a median income of $50,492, the suburb attracts a diverse mix of families, young professionals, and long-term residents. Covering 2.50 km² at an elevation of 11m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

As part of Greater Adelaide, the suburb offers excellent value and a relaxed South Australian lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to local amenities, wine regions, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. Henley Beach combines affordability with quality of life.

Henley Beach falls under postcode 5022 and is governed by Charles Sturt Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Colton electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5022
Urban Area
Charles Sturt - Coast
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.92°, 138.50°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
2.50 km²
Elevation
11m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$345
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
45 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,988
Census 2021
6,259
4.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$38,896
Income 2021
$50,492
29.8% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,839
Born Overseas 1,259

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 359
  • 2. India 69
  • 3. Italy 65
  • 4. Scotland 64
  • 5. South Africa 54
  • 6. New Zealand 49
  • 7. United States 40
  • 8. Greece 39
  • 9. Brazil 31
  • 10. Vietnam 30
  • 11. Ireland 28
  • 12. Germany 27
  • 13. Malaysia 21
  • 14. Canada 19
  • 15. China 19

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,466
Australian 1,983
Irish 670
Italian 666
Scottish 574
German 441
Greek 301
Dutch 104
Polish 91
Croatian 85

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,382
Both parents born in Australia
1,882
Both parents born overseas
823
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
48.7%
No Religion
44.3%
Islam
0.8%
Buddhism
0.8%
Hinduism
0.4%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
259 (4.1%)
5-14 years
755 (12.1%)
15-19 years
339 (5.4%)
20-24 years
419 (6.7%)
25-34 years
622 (9.9%)
35-44 years
729 (11.6%)
45-54 years
1,045 (16.7%)
55-64 years
920 (14.7%)
65-74 years
682 (10.9%)
75-84 years
351 (5.6%)
85+ years
139 (2.2%)

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