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)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
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
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
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:
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
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
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
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
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: 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.