Henty
VIC 3312 • Victoria
About Henty
Henty is a rural locality in the Glenelg Shire in south-west Victoria, situated approximately 14 kilometres west of Casterton and 43 kilometres south-west of Hamilton, within a farming landscape that stretches toward the South Australian border. The locality covers around 61 square kilometres and had a population of 75 residents at the 2021 Census, reflecting its character as a working rural district dominated by sheep and cattle grazing as well as mixed cropping properties. The area carries historical significance as part of the pastoral country settled by the Henty family — among the first European settlers in Victoria — who established Merino Downs station in the district in the 1830s.
The surrounding Glenelg Shire is noted for its wool and beef production, and the locality sits within a region shaped by generations of pastoral farming tradition. Casterton, the nearest service town, offers essential amenities including shops, a primary school, medical services, and local businesses, while Hamilton provides a fuller range of hospital, secondary education, and retail facilities. Henty suits those drawn to a genuine working rural lifestyle in the far south-west of Victoria, with wide open skies and a strong pastoral heritage.
Henty falls under postcode 3312 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lowan (Western Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular bus services — N/A N/A
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Casterton is the closest service town (14 km); Western Highway and Princes Highway provide the main road corridors
A private vehicle is essential for all daily needs; the nearest services are in Casterton approximately 14 km away
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.