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Henty NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Henty, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Henty NSW is 1,225 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Henty is $573 per week ($29,796 per year). Median rent in Henty is $200 per week ($867 per month). Henty has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Henty has a population density of 3.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Henty is Germany. The most common religion is No Religion (26% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Japan. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Henty is $1,083.

There were 23 recorded offences in Henty in 2025-26, a rate of 19 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (11 offences).

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Henty Population

residents (Census 2021)

Henty Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$573/wk

$29,796 per year

#7479 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

#7374 of 14,663

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Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,083/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Henty Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.5% (619) Female 49.5% (606)

Population Density

3.5

people per km²

1,225 people · 354.1 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,384

Family income/wk

Henty Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Henty Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

67.9% 254 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

32.1% 120 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Henty Country of Birth

Australia

98.3%

Germany

0.9%

England

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Henty Religion

No Religion

25.7%

Catholic

17.5%

Lutheran

15.2%

Anglican

11.5%

Not stated

11.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

10.4%

Uniting Church

4.5%

Christian (other)

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Henty Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

39.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

37.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Henty Languages Spoken at Home

Japan

40.9%

Other

27.3%

Australian Indigenous

18.2%

Thai

13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Henty Employment

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Employed full-time

28.4% 259 people

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Employed part-time

20.4% 186 people

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Unemployed

2.1% 19 people

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Not in labour force

49.1% 447 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Henty Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

45.0%

Bachelor Degree

23.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.5%

Postgraduate Degree

5.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.7%

Certificate I/II

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Henty Occupation

Professionals

24.0%

Managers

19.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.6%

Community & Personal Service

15.2%

Clerical & Administrative

12.2%

Labourers

6.8%

Sales Workers

3.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Henty Field of Study

Society & Culture

19.2%

Health

16.5%

Agriculture & Environment

13.7%

Management & Commerce

13.7%

Engineering

12.9%

Education

9.4%

Architecture & Building

7.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.1%

Creative Arts

3.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Henty Dwelling Types

Separate house

96.7%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Henty Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.1%

$1-$149/wk

1.3%

$150-$299/wk

2.7%

$300-$399/wk

2.4%

$400-$499/wk

11.3%

$500-$649/wk

7.5%

$650-$799/wk

11.9%

$800-$999/wk

8.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.0%

$4,000+/wk

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Henty Marital Status

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Married

49.5% 508

↔️

Separated

4.3% 44

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Divorced

8.2% 84

🕊️

Widowed

9.6% 99

👤

Never married

28.4% 292

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Henty Ancestry

Australian

36.1%

English

27.5%

German

11.3%

Irish

7.9%

Scottish

7.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.5%

Other

2.6%

Italian

1.0%

Dutch

0.9%

New Zealander

0.6%

French

0.4%

Chinese

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Henty School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

28.7%

Secondary — Government

27.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

11.6%

Vocational Education

10.2%

Pre-school

8.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.9%

Primary — Catholic

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Henty Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.8% 220

✅

No need for assistance

90.2% 2,025

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Henty Volunteering

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Volunteer

30.1% 283

—

Not a volunteer

69.9% 657

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Henty Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

7.7%

$300-$449/mo

2.9%

$450-$599/mo

2.9%

$600-$799/mo

9.6%

$800-$999/mo

20.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

27.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

16.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

9.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Henty How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.0%

Did not go to work

11.1%

Walked only

4.4%

Car (passenger)

3.4%

Truck

2.1%

Bus

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Henty Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.6%

1 vehicle

35.8%

2 vehicles

36.0%

3 vehicles

14.9%

4+ vehicles

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Henty Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.6%

2 bedrooms

20.2%

3 bedrooms

45.6%

4 bedrooms

23.9%

5 bedrooms

5.5%

6+ bedrooms

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Henty Population Mobility

13.9%

moved in the last year

35.7%

moved in the last 5 years

4.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

47.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Henty Indigenous Population

4.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

107

Indigenous residents

2,184

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Henty Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

145

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Henty Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.5%

$1-$149/wk

4.7%

$150-$299/wk

7.8%

$300-$399/wk

6.7%

$400-$499/wk

6.9%

$500-$649/wk

5.2%

$650-$799/wk

9.5%

$800-$999/wk

11.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.1%

$3,500+/wk

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Henty Family Structure

Couple — no children

37.2%

Couple — children under 15

33.8%

Couple — no children under 15

14.7%

One parent — children under 15

8.6%

One parent — no children under 15

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Henty Military Service

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Previously served

5.4% 51

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Never served

94.6% 898

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Henty Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.9% 158

—

Did not provide

83.1% 779

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Henty Children Ever Born

No children

27.5%

1 child

5.1%

2 children

23.0%

3 children

26.8%

4 children

12.6%

5+ children

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Henty When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Henty Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.5%

5–14 hours

25.8%

15–29 hours

15.2%

30+ hours

13.3%

Did not do domestic work

27.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Henty Household Size

1 person

33.4%

2 persons

39.8%

3 persons

8.2%

4 persons

7.4%

5 persons

8.2%

6+ persons

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Henty Where Residents Moved From

Same address

952

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Henty Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

82.2%

Step family — no other children

7.9%

Intact family — other children present

4.0%

Blended family — no other children

3.0%

Other couple — children only

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Henty Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 23 total

Theft

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Other Against Property

Sexual Offences

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Henty Schools

schools nearby

government

972

avg ICSEA score

112

total students

St Paul's Lutheran Primary School Independent

Primary · K-6 · 42 students

983

ICSEA

Henty Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 70 students

961

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Henty Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,016/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.7%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Henty

Your weekly income

≈ $4,403/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $816/wk

Rent share 19.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $546/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

Holbrook

Income: $628/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $15/wk

Lockhart

Income: $600/wk Rent: $195/wk Save: $5/wk

Batlow

Income: $602/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

Peak Hill (NSW)

Income: $503/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $15/wk

Coolah

Income: $595/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $30/wk

Berrigan

Income: $586/wk Rent: $173/wk Save: $27/wk

Hay (NSW)

Income: $669/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $25/wk

Henty vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

South Maroota

Pop: 613 Income: $920/wk Rent: $400/wk

Bucca (NSW)

Pop: 614 Income: $704/wk Rent: $400/wk

Modanville

Pop: 614 Income: $722/wk Rent: $340/wk

Fingal Head

Pop: 615 Income: $794/wk Rent: $400/wk

Tacoma

Pop: 615 Income: $688/wk Rent: $390/wk

Arrawarra Headland

Pop: 615 Income: $678/wk Rent: $373/wk

Compare Henty (NSW)

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Frequently Asked Questions About Henty

What is the population of Henty NSW?

The population of Henty NSW is 1,225 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.5 people per km².Henty is ranked #3,673 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Henty?

The median personal income in Henty NSW is $573 per week, or $29,796 per year.The median household income is $1,016 per week.Family income is $1,384 per week.Henty is ranked #7,479 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Henty?

Median rent in Henty NSW is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 19.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Henty ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Henty?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Henty NSW is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Henty?

The median age in Henty NSW is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Henty a good suburb to live in?

Henty is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,225.The median income is $573/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11899. All dollar figures in AUD.