Henty, NSW 2658 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Henty is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2658, home to 1,225 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Lockhart local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 429 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,225
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $1,016 /week
- Median personal income
- $573 /week
- Median family income
- $1,384 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Greater Hume Shire
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Murray
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Riverina
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $200 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Henty Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 train stop, 14 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 train stop, 17 bus stops
- Henty Station, Platform 1
- Henty Station, Coach Stop
- Sladen St At Bartsch Av
- Sladen St At Allan St
- Allan St After Lyne St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 1 restaurant
- 2 pubs and bars
- 6 parks and reserves
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (31.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 572 mm
- Reference station: Wagga Wagga AMO, 60.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 57.4% of the 671 resolvable premises in Henty. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 29.1%
- Fibre to the Building: 3.7%
- Fibre to the Node: 57.4%
- Fixed Wireless: 5.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 4.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 61 across postcode 2658 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 8% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 20 violent offences, 18 theft, 8 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Henty?
Henty (NSW 2658) had 1,225 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Greater Hume Shire local government area.
What is the median rent in Henty?
The median advertised rent in Henty is $200/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Henty?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Henty covering government sectors. Nearest include: Henty Public School (0.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Henty?
Henty is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (57.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Henty?
Across postcode 2658, 61 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (20), theft (18), property damage (8). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Henty?
In Henty, mean daily temperatures range from 9.1°C to 22.3°C and annual rainfall is 572 mm measured at the Wagga Wagga AMO weather station (60.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Henty?
18 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Henty centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 train stop, 14 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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