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Henty

NSW 2658 · Greater Hume Shire

1,225 (2021)1,318 est. (2025) · High Growth

Part of the Greater Hume Shire local government area (est. 11,900 residents)

46
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

1,225
Population
$366K
Median house (2025)
70
Safety score
64
Transport score

Henty is a high growth suburb in Greater Hume Shire, NSW 2658, about 423km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $366K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 274km inland. Henty has an overall score of 46/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.

422.7 km
To Sydney CBD
274.1 km
To coast
$395/wk
Median rent (house)
1.5 km
To nearest station

Demographics

1,225
Population
51
Median age
2.2
Avg household

Age distribution

Greater Hume Shire LGA population (est. 2025)11,900
Median household income (weekly)$1,016
vs NSW median-45.1%
Bachelor degree or higher24.9%
Born in Australia85.6%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse468 / 0 / 16

Top countries of birth: England (1.31%), New Zealand (0.9%), Germany (0.65%), USA (0.49%), Bangladesh (0.24%)

Top languages: Japan (0.73%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.24%), Thai (0.24%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$366K
Median house (2025)
Data not available
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$395 / $235 wk
Rental yield (house)5.6%
Days on market (house)21 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

70
Residential

Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

0
Break & enter dwelling0/100k
6
Steal from dwelling490/100k
1
Motor vehicle theft82/100k
5
Domestic assault408/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
3
Non-domestic assault245/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 63 (all categories, latest year)5,143 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025

Schools

15

Few schools nearby

Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.

2
Within 10km2 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 969 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Paul's Lutheran Primary SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 983
  • Henty Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 955

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

64
2Train
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationHenty (1.5 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

31.5°C
Summer max
13.0°C
Winter max
570mm
Rainfall/yr
7.5h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

11 in suburbSupermarkets
11 in suburbCafes/Rest.
22 in suburbParks
22 in suburbPlaygrounds
22 in suburbPools
00 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
2020 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalHenty Multi-Purpose Service (1.9 km)
Nearest vet49.2 km
Nearest airportWagga Wagga (55.7 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

60

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

0
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
20
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

25

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

2
Parks
1
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

74

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
2
Museums
1
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

79

Solid scene

Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
1
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents1.63

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

94

Outstanding childcare access

Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.

1
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
3
OSHC
Total services3
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 3 rated
Services per 1,000 residents2.45

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate1.85%
Projected population 20411,637
Projected households 2041660

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Henty

Is Henty safe?

Henty has a residential safety score of 70/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,143 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Henty?

In Henty, the median house price is $366K. Median weekly house rent is $395.

How far is Henty from Sydney CBD?

Henty is about 422.7 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Henty?

Henty has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 969 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Henty?

Henty has a transport score of 64/100, including 2 train stations.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.