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| Locality | Henley Beach |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Charles Sturt |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.91629 |
| Longitude | 138.4987 |
| Population | 5,840 |
| Density | 2147.1 /km² |
| Area | 2.7 km² |
| Elevation | 12 m |
| Postcode | 5022 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 9 km west |
Henley Beach is a locality in the City Of Charles Sturt local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,840. The locality covers an area of 2.7 km², giving a population density of about 2147.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 12 m above sea level. It lies approximately 9 km west of Adelaide. Henley Beach is located at 34.9163°S, 138.4987°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5022.
Henley Beach unfolds as a long, pale ribbon of sand, kissed by the cool, often boisterous, waters of the Gulf St Vincent. It lies 9.3 km west of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 276°T), and is situated 9.4 km west-south-west of Prospect. The promenade, a broad, sun-bleached artery, hums with the steady cadence of walkers, cyclists, and those simply seeking a breath of salt-laden air. Behind it, a scattering of low-rise buildings, some with verandas that seem to lean into the sea breeze, offer shade and a sense of enduring calm, while the sky above, a vast canvas of shifting blues and greys, frequently plays host to the darting shadows of gulls and the distant, determined flight of pelicans. The sand itself, a fine, almost powdery texture underfoot, holds the warmth of the day long into the evening, a subtle comfort against the cooling air.
The history of Henley Beach is as much about resilience as it is about seaside leisure, a place where the early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land and coastal access, established a small but determined settlement. Its economy, once tethered to the agricultural hinterland, has gracefully shifted, its primary pulse now found in the steady thrum of tourism and the vibrant café culture that spills onto the footpaths. The iconic pier, a weathered sentinel reaching out into the blue, has witnessed generations of fishermen casting their lines and lovers strolling hand-in-hand, each a quiet testament to the enduring allure of this stretch of coast. Even now, the scent of grilled fish from the Esplanade eateries mingles with the ever-present tang of the ocean, a familiar perfume that defines the very character of Henley Beach.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Henley Beach, South Australia. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Henley Beach, in the City Of Charles Sturt local government area.
Detailed location data for Henley Beach includes the postcode (5022), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Charles Sturt), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Henley Beach is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |