Henley Beach South, South Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Henley Beach South, in the City Of Charles Sturt local government area.
| Locality | Henley Beach South |
| 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 | -34.93022 |
| Longitude | 138.5017 |
| Population | 2,593 |
| Density | 2315.2 /km² |
| Area | 1.1 km² |
| Elevation | 14 m |
| Postcode | 5022 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 9 km west |
Henley Beach South is a locality in the City Of Charles Sturt local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,593. The locality covers an area of 1.1 km², giving a population density of about 2315.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 14 m above sea level. It lies approximately 9 km west of Adelaide. Henley Beach South is located at 34.9302°S, 138.5017°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5022.
Henley Beach South stretches along the Adelaide coastline, a gentle curve of golden sand meeting the restless blue of the Gulf St Vincent. It lies 9.0 km west of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 267°T), and is situated 9.9 km west-south-west of Prospect. The air here carries the subtle tang of salt and the fainter, sweeter scent of coastal scrub, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity. Low-slung houses, often painted in cheerful blues and whites, are interspersed with pockets of hardy native vegetation, their leaves silvered by the sun and wind. The dunes, a soft, shifting barrier between the built environment and the sea, whisper with the rustle of marram grass, while the sand itself, warmed by the persistent South Australian sun, feels fine and yielding underfoot. Evenings here often bring a hushed beauty, as the sky bleeds through shades of rose and lavender, casting a soft, diffused light that softens the edges of the landscape and invites a quiet contemplation of the day's end.
Historically, this stretch of coast was part of a broader agricultural landscape, with land grants soon after the colony’s establishment shaping its early development. The proximity to the burgeoning city of Adelaide, however, quickly lent Henley Beach South its character as a seaside retreat, a place for recreation and respite rather than heavy industry. While the broader Henley Beach area has seen its share of development, Henley Beach South retains a more relaxed, almost languid pace, its local economy drawing strength from tourism and the services that support its residential population. The Esplanade, a well-trodden path for walkers and cyclists, acts as a vibrant artery, connecting residents and visitors alike, and a tangible link to the enduring appeal of this coastal fringe.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Henley Beach South, South Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 South, in the City Of Charles Sturt local government area.
Detailed location data for Henley Beach South 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 South is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 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. |