Henty
NSW 2658 • Rest of NSW
About Henty
Henty is a small rural town in the Riverina region of New South Wales, located on the Olympic Highway between Albury and Wagga Wagga. With a population of around 1,000, the town serves as a service centre for the surrounding agricultural district. Henty is part of the Greater Hume Shire and sits at an elevation of approximately 230 metres above sea level. The town has a tight-knit community with a predominantly older demographic and strong farming roots.
Henty is best known for hosting the annual Henty Machinery Field Days, one of the largest agricultural field days in the Southern Hemisphere, attracting over 60,000 visitors each year. The town offers basic amenities including a primary school, pub, general store, and sporting facilities. Residents enjoy a quiet rural lifestyle with affordable housing and a strong sense of community. Henty appeals to farming families and retirees seeking a peaceful country life with easy access to larger regional centres.
Henty falls under postcode 2658 and is governed by Greater Hume Shire Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Albury electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- NSW TrainLink Coach — Albury / Wagga Wagga 45 min to Albury
Commute to Albury
🛣️ No rail service; nearest station is Henty (unstaffed, limited services on Sydney-Melbourne line)
Small town layout with most amenities on the main street, but a car is essential for daily life.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
-
Henty Public School ICSEA 961Sladen St
-
34 Lyne Street
-
Pleasant Hills Public School ICSEA 920Crawford St
Heritage-Listed Places
There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Henty, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Henty by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Henty Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Henty" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
0 state housing + 6 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 16
- 2. New Zealand 11
- 3. Germany 8
- 4. United States 6
- 5. Bangladesh 3
- 6. Philippines 3
- 7. Scotland 3
- 8. South Africa 3
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)