West Beach, SA Family Guide
SA 5024 · City of Charles Sturt
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Parks, playgrounds and community places to discover nearby.
Activities around West Beach
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Sports & local clubs around West Beach
Other sports around West Beach
11 listed within 5 km of West Beach · 3 in West Beach
In West Beach
In West Beach
In West Beach
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- Henley Hawks Volleyball Club · Henley Beach · 2 km
- Henley Surf Life Saving Club · Henley Beach · 2 km
- Glenelg Badminton Club · Lockleys · 2.6 km
- Kooyonga Golf Club · Lockleys · 2.6 km
- AFL Max · Adelaide Airport · 2.8 km
- The Grange Golf Club · Grange · 4 km
- Grange Surf Life Saving Club · Grange · 4 km
- Glenelg Golf Club · Novar Gardens · 5 km
Tennis around West Beach
11 listed within 5 km of West Beach · 2 in West Beach
In West Beach
In West Beach
0.8 km from central West Beach
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- Seaside Tennis Club · Henley Beach · 1.7 km
- Head Start Sport · Lockleys · 2.6 km
- Mellor Park Tennis Club · Lockleys · 3.4 km
- Glenlea Tennis Club · Glenelg North · 3.6 km
- Grange Lawn Tennis Club · Grange · 4.1 km
- Camden Oval · Novar Gardens · 4.8 km
- Glenelg Golf Club · Novar Gardens · 5 km
- Glenlea Tennis Club · Novar Gardens · 5 km
Soccer around West Beach
11 listed within 5 km of West Beach
2 km from central West Beach
2 km from central West Beach
2 km from central West Beach
Not finding it in West Beach? Listed in Henley Beach (2 · 2 km), Kidman Park (2 · 3.9 km), Lockleys (1 · 2.6 km)
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- Fulham United Football Club · Kidman Park · 3.9 km
- Adelaide Indoor Sports Centre · Kidman Park · 4.1 km
- Bubble Fun sa · Netley · 4.1 km
- Flinders Park Football Club Inc · Flinders Park · 4.3 km
- Western Youth Centre · Cowandilla · 4.4 km
- Bubble Sports · Camden Park · 4.9 km
- Glenelg Golf Club · Novar Gardens · 5 km
- West Torrens Birkalla Soccer Club · Novar Gardens · 5 km
Football (AFL) around West Beach
7 listed within 5 km of West Beach · 1 in West Beach
1.9 km from central West Beach
2.8 km from central West Beach
3.5 km from central West Beach
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- Adelaide Sailing Club · West Beach · 0 km
- Henley Football Club · Henley Beach · 2 km
- Grange PS Auskick Centre · Grange · 3.8 km
- JL Dance Productions · Grange · 4 km
More sports
- Gymnastics & cheer (7 within 5 km) — Henley Hawks Volleyball Club (2 km)Not finding it in West Beach? Listed in Henley Beach (3 · 2 km), Kidman Park (1 · 3.9 km), Grange (2 · 4 km)
- Martial arts (5 within 5 km) — GKR Karate - Fulham Gardens (2.6 km)Not finding it in West Beach? Listed in Henley Beach (1 · 2 km), Kidman Park (1 · 3.9 km), Seaton (1 · 6 km)
- Swimming (4 within 5 km) — Findon Swim School (3.9 km)Not finding it in West Beach? Listed in Kidman Park (1 · 3.9 km), Flinders Park (1 · 5.1 km), Seaton (1 · 6 km)
- Netball (1 in West Beach · 3 within 5 km) — SMAA Netball Club (1.2 km)
- Cricket (2 within 5 km) — Fulham Cricket Club (3.9 km)Not finding it in West Beach? Listed in Kidman Park (1 · 3.9 km), Flinders Park (1 · 5.1 km), Novar Gardens (1 · 5 km)
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Arts & dance around West Beach
9 listed within 5 km of West Beach · 2 in West Beach
2 km from central West Beach
2 km from central West Beach
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- Adelaide Sailing Club · West Beach · 0 km
- Torres Football Academy · Henley Beach · 2 km
- JL Dance Productions · Grange · 4 km
- Matthew Cram Dance Academy · Findon · 4.4 km
- Mini Ivy (Torrensville Studio) · Torrensville · 4.8 km
- Adelaide Physical Culture Club · Novar Gardens · 5 km
Kids' activities & play around West Beach
5 listed within 5 km of West Beach
3.9 km from central West Beach
4 km from central West Beach
2 km from central West Beach
Not finding it in West Beach? Listed in Henley Beach (2 · 2 km), Kidman Park (1 · 3.9 km), Grange (1 · 4 km)
See all 5 within 5 km
- Jump and Jive Entertainment · Henley Beach · 2 km
- AFL Max · Adelaide Airport · 2.8 km
- Music (5 within 5 km) — Milana Music (1.5 km)Not finding it in West Beach? Listed in Henley Beach (2 · 2 km), Grange (1 · 4 km), Seaton (1 · 6 km)
- Tutoring & STEM (4 within 5 km) — Milana Music (1.5 km)Not finding it in West Beach? Listed in Henley Beach (1 · 2 km), Lockleys (1 · 2.6 km), Seaton (1 · 6 km)
Schools within 3 km of West Beach
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9 schools within 3 km of the West Beach centre, 1 with a West Beach address.
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Parks, playgrounds & community places
Within 3 km (pools 5 km). Features shown only where verified.
Playgrounds (verified features) (4 of 5)
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Libraries (1)
Henley Beach Library
Henley Beach · 2.4 km
Sports grounds (3)
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Parks (2)
Kids Playground at Harbour Town
West Beach · 1.3 km
Henley Square
Henley Beach · 2.2 km
What's coming up
One-off events and programs listed within 5 km, over the next 60 days.
16 Oct 2026 – 11 Dec 2026
Babytime Term 3 @ Ngutungka Henley (0-1 years)
Henley Beach · 2.5 km
Up to age 1
Hosted by City of Charles Sturt
Free
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Activities by age around West Beach
Ages as the provider or event states them. * Ages read from the provider's own website and re-checked every four months — not yet confirmed by them here.
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Babytime Term 3 @ Ngutungka Henley (0-1 years) Up to age 1
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Fulham Cricket Club Ages 4–10*
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SMAA Netball Club Ages 5–12*
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Westward Ho Golf Club Ages 6–12*
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The Grange Golf Club Ages 8–16*
Free & low-cost
"Free" means the organiser marks it free; low-cost means a stated price of $15 or less.
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Babytime Term 3 @ Ngutungka Henley (0-1 years)
16 Oct 2026 – 11 Dec 2026 · Henley Beach · 2.5 km · Free · Up to age 1
At a glance
This guide brings together what AroundSchools lists for families in and around West Beach: 56 kids' activities within 5 km, 1 school in West Beach, parks and playgrounds, and 1 upcoming event.
- Kids' activities
- Arts & dance, Kids' activities & play, Music, Tutoring & STEM
- Schools
- 1 in West Beach · 1 primary
- Parks & places
- 5 parks · 5 verified playgrounds · 1 library
- What's on
- 1 event in the next 60 days
- Free & low-cost
- 1 event
- Explore nearby
- Henley Beach, Kidman Park, and Grange
Explore your neighbourhood
Connect schools, activities, events, homes and community places.
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Browse mapped places (61)
- West Beach Primary SchoolSchool
- Henley Beach Primary SchoolSchool
- Fulham North Primary SchoolSchool
- Henley High SchoolSchool
- St Francis SchoolSchool
- St Michael's CollegeSchool
- Star of the Sea SchoolSchool
- Fulham Gardens Primary SchoolSchool
- Lockleys Primary SchoolSchool
- Kidman ArchersActivity
- West Beach Dance AcademyActivity
- Westward Ho Golf ClubActivity
- Adelaide Sailing ClubActivity
- Henley South Tennis ClubActivity
- Xavier Lawn Tennis ClubActivity
- SMAA Netball ClubActivity
- Milana MusicActivity
- Seaside Tennis ClubActivity
- Fulham North PS Auskick CentreActivity
- Lockleys Football Club IncActivity
- Henley Football ClubActivity
- Henley Hawks Volleyball ClubActivity
- Henley Surf Life Saving ClubActivity
- Jump and Jive EntertainmentActivity
- Seaview Calisthenic CollegeActivity
- Henley & Grange Youth Club IncActivity
- Torres Football AcademyActivity
- Girl Guides South AustraliaActivity
- West Beach Tennis CentreActivity
- Glenelg Badminton ClubActivity
- Head Start SportActivity
- Kooyonga Golf ClubActivity
- GKR Karate - Fulham GardensActivity
- AFL MaxActivity
- Henley Beach KumonActivity
- Mellor Park Tennis ClubActivity
- Lockleys North PS Auskick CentreActivity
- Glenlea Tennis ClubActivity
- Grange PS Auskick CentreActivity
- Findon Swim SchoolActivity
- Fulham Cricket ClubActivity
- Just BoxActivity
- Fulham United Football ClubActivity
- State SwimActivity
- The Grange Golf ClubActivity
- Grange Surf Life Saving ClubActivity
- JL Dance ProductionsActivity
- Bubble Fun saActivity
- Grange Lawn Tennis ClubActivity
- Babytime Term 3 @ Ngutungka Henley (0-1 years)Event
- Newlands ReservePark or community place
- Harold & Cynthia Anderson ReservePark or community place
- Adelaide ShoresPark or community place
- Coast Watchers ParkPark or community place
- Kids Playground at Harbour TownPark or community place
- Cheadle ReservePark or community place
- Henley Memorial OvalPark or community place
- Henley SquarePark or community place
- Henley Beach LibraryPark or community place
- Variety Club Community ParkPark or community place
- Glenwood ReservePark or community place
Your council & community
West Beach within City of Charles Sturt
6 of the council area’s 72 activity providers · 2nd of 20 suburbs by number of providers
Council-wide information and places near this suburb have different geographic scopes.
Homes with family context
Homes in and around West Beach
A summary. Each home’s page shows the schools and activities around it.
$1.63m
Median, houses
Recently sold within 5 km of West Beach
Homes that have sold nearby. We don’t show sale prices.
West Beach, SA 5024
Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat
West Beach, SA 5024
Property Type: House
West Beach, SA 5024
Property Type: House
West Beach, SA 5024
Property Type: House
West Beach, SA 5024
Property Type: House
Fulham, SA 5024
Property Type: House
Medians are of settled sales (2025-Q4). Source: Metro Median House Sales © Government of South Australia, CC BY
Nearby suburbs
Find more for your family close by. Distances are measured between suburb centres.
Henley Beach
12 activity providers · 2 km
Kidman Park
5 activity providers · 3.9 km
Grange
5 activity providers · 4 km
Lockleys
6 activity providers · 2.6 km
Compare activities, schools & parks
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West Beach
Other sports 3, Tennis 2, Arts & dance 2, Party entertainers 2 +2
1 school · 5 parks
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Henley Beach2 km · same council
Arts & dance 3, Gymnastics & cheer 3, Football (AFL) 2, Kids' activities & play 2 +8
5 schools · 2 parks
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Kidman Park3.9 km · same council
Soccer 2, Cricket 1, Gymnastics & cheer 1, Kids' activities & play 1 +2
1 school · 3 parks
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Grange4 km · same council
Football (AFL) 2, Gymnastics & cheer 2, Other sports 2, Arts & dance 1 +3
1 school · 4 parks
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Lockleys2.6 km
Other sports 2, Tennis 2, Football (AFL) 1, Gymnastics & cheer 1 +2
2 schools · 2 parks
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Findon4.4 km · same council
Arts & dance 1
2 schools · 4 parks
| Area | Activities listed there | Schools | Parks |
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| West Beach | Other sports 3, Tennis 2, Arts & dance 2, Party entertainers 2 +2 | 1 | 5 |
| Henley Beach2 km · same council | Arts & dance 3, Gymnastics & cheer 3, Football (AFL) 2, Kids' activities & play 2 +8 | 5 | 2 |
| Kidman Park3.9 km · same council | Soccer 2, Cricket 1, Gymnastics & cheer 1, Kids' activities & play 1 +2 | 1 | 3 |
| Grange4 km · same council | Football (AFL) 2, Gymnastics & cheer 2, Other sports 2, Arts & dance 1 +3 | 1 | 4 |
| Lockleys2.6 km | Other sports 2, Tennis 2, Football (AFL) 1, Gymnastics & cheer 1 +2 | 2 | 2 |
| Findon4.4 km · same council | Arts & dance 1 | 2 | 4 |
Each row counts only what is listed in that suburb itself; distances are between suburb centres.
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Figures from AroundSchools listings and official published data, refreshed 21 Oct 2026.
Recorded offences in West Beach
| Suburb | Recorded offences (12 months) |
|---|---|
| West Beach | 184 |
| Adelaide Airport | 225 |
| Brooklyn Park | 296 |
| Camden Park | 187 |
| Findon | 696 |
| Fulham | 254 |
| Fulham Gardens | 236 |
| Glenelg | 660 |
| Grange | 224 |
| Henley Beach | 300 |
| Henley Beach South | 165 |
| Kidman Park | 106 |
Recorded offences, 12 months to 2025-06 · Source: South Australia Police, CC BY · source
Kids activities across City of Charles Sturt
Local guides & reading
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All kids' activities listed in West Beach
Grouped by kind; only listings whose address is in West Beach.
Football (AFL) (1) Category page →
Tennis (2) Category page →
Other sports (3) Category page →
Arts & dance (2)
Party entertainers (2)
Parks & places (5)
* Ages read from the provider's own website and re-checked every four months — not yet confirmed by them here.