Henty at a glance
Walk score
40
Car dependent
Population
1,225
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Henty.
The postcode for Henty is 2658 (NSW).
Henty (2658) sits in the Lockhart region of NSW.
Henty has roughly 1,225 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Henty scores 40/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 2°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 585mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Wagga Wagga AMO station, 51.6km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Henty's population at 1,225, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,225
Median age
51
Family households
65%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
1,225
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
63
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
40
10
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Henty.
Local schools for Henty
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Henty Public School
Yerong Creek Public School
Billabong High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
585 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.1°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
2.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Wagga Wagga AMO (52 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Henty.
- What is the Henty postcode?
- Henty is in the 2658 postcode, in NSW, in the Lockhart region.
- Where is Henty?
- Henty is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2658, in the Lockhart region.
- What is the average rent in Henty?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Henty?
- There are 6 schools serving Henty on this page, including Henty Public School, St Paul's Lutheran Primary School, Yerong Creek Public School.
- How walkable is Henty?
- Henty has a Walk Score of 40 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 10, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Henty?
- Henty is close to Grubben, Munyabla, Ryan, Yerong Creek, Morven.
- What is the population of Henty?
- The population of Henty is approximately 1,225 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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