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Henley Beach South vs West Beach

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 2.2 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

Henley Beach SouthWest Beach
Active1647
Safety3970
Wealth8865
Value9381
Parks2426
Cafés2863
Transit9627
Green space2620
Active & healthy2544
Schools nearby (OSM)5618
Median rent$340/wk $320/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$1,855,000$1,808,000
House sales this quarter724
Population2,7995,175
Full profile Henley Beach South in full West Beach in full

Scores are percentiles across all 274 Adelaide suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Henley Beach South safer than West Beach?

West Beach scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Henley Beach South or West Beach?

West Beach has the lower median house price of the two ($1,808,000 vs $1,855,000).

Should I live in Henley Beach South or West Beach?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Henley Beach South or West Beach.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →