Henley Beach, South Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Henley BeachAdelaide, South Australia |
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Henley Beach jetty
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| Established | c. 1860 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 5022 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 2.5 km2 (1.0 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 9.7 km (6 mi) W of Adelaide city centre | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Charles Sturt | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Colton (2011) | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Hindmarsh (2011) | ||||||||||||||
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Henley Beach is a lovely coastal suburb in Adelaide, South Australia. It is part of the City of Charles Sturt. This area is well-known for its beautiful beach and lively atmosphere.
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History of Henley Beach
Henley Beach got its name from a town in England called Henley-on-Thames. The land was first owned by William Bartley in 1850. Later, in 1877, Arthur Harvey, Henry S. Anthony, and William P. Wicksteed bought the land. They then helped to develop Henley Beach into the town we know today.
Where is Henley Beach?
Henley Beach is located right on the coast. It sits between the suburbs of West Beach and Grange. This makes it a great spot for beach lovers.
People of Henley Beach
According to the 2021 Census, about 6,259 people live in Henley Beach. Almost half of them are male and half are female. Most residents (77.3%) were born in Australia. The most common languages spoken at home are English (85.5%), Greek (2.5%), and Italian (1.9%).
How Henley Beach is Governed
State and Federal Government
Henley Beach is part of the state electoral district of Colton. It is also in the federal electoral division of Hindmarsh. Your local representatives are Paul Caica for the state and Steve Georganas for the federal government.
Schools in Henley Beach
There are several schools in the Henley Beach area. These include Fulham Gardens Primary School, Fulham North Primary School, Henley High School, St Michael's College, Henley Beach Primary School, and Star of the Sea School.
Parks and Green Spaces
Henley Square is a popular spot right behind the Henley Jetty. It's a great place to relax and enjoy the view. Other green areas include the Henley Grange Memorial Oval and John Mitchell Oval. Of course, the long sandy Henley Beach itself is a major attraction.
Getting Around Henley Beach
Henley Beach is easy to reach by car using Grange Road and Henley Beach Road. These roads connect the suburb to the Adelaide city centre. Seaview Road runs along the beautiful coastline.
You can also use public transport. Adelaide Metro provides bus services to the Adelaide city centre and Glenelg. In the past, Henley Beach had a railway line until 1957. There was also a tram line from the city centre, which stopped running in the 1950s.
Images for kids
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Araucaria trees at Henley Beach
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Henley Beach jetty
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Cloudy summer weather
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Sunset
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The Ramsgate
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Henley Beach North
