Considering Henley? This page brings together 17 data cards on what it’s like to live there, what the catchments and amenities are, and where the suburb is heading. The analysis covers safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle.
Is Henley a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Henley (2111) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Henley suits established families and upsizers who can comfortably clear the price point this SEIFA decile 10 suburb demands. The 85% owner-occupier rate and 76% separate houses signal a settled, low-turnover neighbourhood. The local public school scores an ICSEA of 1122, which is well above the national average, and all 24 nearby childcare services meet or exceed the National Quality Standard. Median household income of $3,353 per week reflects who already lives here.
Who would not love it
A walkability score of 46, sitting at the 45th percentile for Sydney, means you will rely on a car for most daily tasks despite 59 transport stops within 1.6 km. The lifestyle grade of C reflects this honestly. First home buyers will find the price point a stretch given the suburb's income profile and near-zero apartment stock at just 3%. Anyone wanting a walkable, urban feel will be disappointed by what is fundamentally a quiet, car-dependent peninsula.
What to verify before you bid
- Confirm whether the specific block you are buying sits within the 3.5% of postcode area mapped as bushfire-prone land, as that figure is small but not negligible and will affect insurance premiums and building conditions. - The "safe insufficient" Stickybeak grade warrants a closer look. Request a full flood and hazard overlay from Ryde Council before exchanging contracts. - With only 2 medical services within 1.6 km, verify proximity to your GP and any specialist care you rely on regularly.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Henley?
BOCSAR · HENLEY 2111
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K38,24212 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY+377%Above Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Ryde
Within LGA: Ryde
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
AGAINST JUSTICE PROCEDURES90%144 reports
THEFT8%12 reports
ASSAULT3%4 reports
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Henley
32
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
Reading may be delayed · 00:00 AEST
Rozelle station · 4.9 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 30 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Rozelle station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 72 new bond lodgements this quarter.
Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$720per week
Sep 2025 · 72 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
Hunters Hill2110
$750▲$30
2.2 km away
Ryde2112
$770▲$50
2.5 km away
Lane Cove2066
$755▲$35
3.2 km away
Five Dock2046
$780▲$60
3.3 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2111
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2111. Expected back by Q3 2026.
Henley is the primary suburb with postcode 2111 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Henley is the main locality.
Which local government area is Henley in?
Henley (2111) is located in the Ryde local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Henley?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Henley (2111) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Henley flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Henley. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Henley?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Henley (2111), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Henley (2111) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Henley (2111). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Henley changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Henley (2111) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
