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Henley Beach, SA 5022

Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics

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Tight Rental MarketStrong Growth

Median House

$1,600,000

list-price estimate

Median Unit

$960,000

market range $925K-$1.1M

Gross Yield (houses)

2.6%

1yr Growth (houses)

+5.1%

market range +2.5% to +10.0%

Investment snapshot for Henley Beach

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Henley Beach market and investor summary

In Henley Beach, SA 5022, houses show a gross rental yield of 2.6%. House prices have moved +5.1% over the past year and +22.9% over three years. At 1.1% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.

For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 2.6% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.1% and a resident base that is not shrinking.

Living in Henley Beach: people, income and schools

Henley Beach has a resident population of roughly 6,259, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 45, it reads as skewed a little older, and families account for 66% of households.

The typical household income runs to around $98,000 a year (about $1,880 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks comfortably above the national middle (8 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). Incomes have risen about 13% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.

Families have 27 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. Henley Beach sits about 9.4 km from the CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 59 for walkability and 14 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC).

Population
6,259
+6% over 5yr
Median age
45 years
Median household income
$98,000/yr
Households renting
31%
Family households
66%
Socio-economic rank
8/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
27
avg ICSEA 1071
Unemployment
2.3%
Distance to CBD
9.4 km
Walk score
59/100

Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.

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Frequently asked questions about Henley Beach

What should I check before investing in Henley Beach?

Henley Beach has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +5.1% in the past year shows positive recent price momentum. 3-year capital growth of +22.9% shows sustained momentum, not just a single-year spike. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.

What are typical property prices in Henley Beach?

The median property price in Henley Beach, SA 5022 is $960K for units.

What rental yield does Henley Beach show?

The gross rental yield in Henley Beach is 2.6% for houses and 3.1% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.

What does recent house price growth show for Henley Beach?

House prices in Henley Beach are up 5.1% over the past year and up 22.9% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.

How tight is the rental market in Henley Beach?

The current vacancy rate in Henley Beach is 1.1%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.

How many people live in Henley Beach?

Henley Beach has a population of approximately 6,259 residents, with a median age of 45.

What schools are near Henley Beach?

There are 27 schools within roughly 5km of Henley Beach. Their average ICSEA is a little above the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.

Is Henley Beach's population growing?

The population of Henley Beach has grown modestly, about 6% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.

How far is Henley Beach from the CBD?

Henley Beach is about 9.4 km from the CBD.

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