Henty
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Henty, NSW 2658.
About Henty
Welcome to Henty
Henty sits in the heart of the Riverina, in southern New South Wales roughly midway between Wagga Wagga and Albury, along the Olympic Highway. It's a classic agricultural service town, best known nationally for hosting the Henty Machinery Field Days, one of the largest farm equipment expos in the southern hemisphere, but day to day it's a quiet, close-knit community built around wheat, sheep and canola country.
With a population of just 1,225 and a median age of 51, Henty suits those after a slower pace: farming families, retirees looking to downsize without leaving the district, and workers happy to commute to Wagga Wagga or Albury for a wider range of services while enjoying cheaper land and a strong sense of community at home.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Henty revolves around its main street, local pubs and the rhythm of the farming calendar. The town's café and hotel dining rooms serve as the social hub for locals, and the annual Henty Field Days brings a huge influx of visitors and a genuine buzz to the town each September. Outside of that, it's the kind of place where everyone knows everyone, and community events, sporting fixtures and the local show are the highlights of the year.
Schools & families
Families in Henty are well served locally by Henty Public School and St Paul's Lutheran Primary School, both offering a small-town education with the kind of individual attention larger schools struggle to match. For secondary schooling, most families look to nearby regional centres, with Wagga Wagga and Albury both within reasonable driving distance for those wanting a broader range of high school options.
Getting around
Henty's location on the Olympic Highway makes it an easy stop between Wagga Wagga and Albury, both under an hour's drive, giving residents access to regional airports, major retail, hospitals and further education without having to leave the district permanently. The town is also served by rail, with the Sydney–Melbourne XPT line historically passing through the Riverina corridor, reinforcing Henty's role as a well-connected rural service centre despite its small size.
The property market
Henty's property market reflects its rural character and affordability. The median house price sits at $373,000, though it has climbed strongly, up 21.3% recently, a sign of growing demand for lifestyle and farming-adjacent property in the Riverina. Current listings are dominated by houses, which make up 63% of the mix, with land sales accounting for 31% and acreage or rural holdings making up the remaining 6%, giving buyers a genuine choice between an established home in town or a blank canvas to build on.
History
Henty grew up as a rail and farming town servicing the surrounding wheat and sheep districts, and that agricultural identity remains central to its economy today. Its reputation was cemented in 1967 with the first Henty Field Days, an event that has grown into a major fixture on the Australian agricultural calendar and put the town on the map well beyond the Riverina.
Market snapshot
Henty property market
Median sale price
$373k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
—
per week
Gross rental yield
—
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$279k
Median
$373k
Premium
$490k
Days on market
99
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
14
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +10.5% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Henty by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Henty, NSW 2658.
Population
1,225
residents (2021)
Median age
51
years
Household income
$1,016
median, per week
Median rent
$200
per week
Median mortgage
$1,083
per month
Mortgage / income
25%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Henty
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Henty
$460k
6 Day Street
Sold ~July 2026
$385k
36 Sweetwater Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$520k
19 Fourth Street
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Properties & amenities in Henty
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Price map around Henty
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Common questions
Henty suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Henty?
The median house price in Henty, NSW is $373k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 21.3%.
Is Henty a good place to live?
Henty is a town in southwestern New South Wales close to the boundaries of the South West Slopes and the Riverina districts, almost midway between the regional cities of Albury and Wagga Wagga. Henty is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 1,225 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Henty?
Henty has a population of 1,225 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 51.
What schools are in Henty?
There are 2 schools in or near Henty, including Henty Public School and St Paul's Lutheran Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Henty?
Properties in Henty take around 99 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Henty?
Entry-level properties in Henty start around $279k, while premium homes reach $490k.
Fresh to market
New this week in Henty
Timeless Red Brick Home in a Prime Central Location
Eight-Unit Investment in the Heart of Henty
Federation Charm on a Corner Allotment
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