Henty

Henty is much older than most areas, with a typical age of 51 and a high proportion of seniors. Around 4.5% of the population are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, which is a little above the national figure.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with 85.6% born here. This is far below the national average for overseas births, which stands at 27.7%.

English is the main language for 90.4% of the community. Only 2.1% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

Religion remains significant here, with 64.3% of people identifying as Christian. This means the proportion of people with no religion is well below the state average.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 32.5% of residents completing Year 12. However, there is a high number of schools per 1,000 children compared to similar places.

Typical incomes are much lower than the state and national figures, with a typical household earning $1,016 a week. Only 11.7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Reflecting its older age, Henty has much higher rates of health issues, with 39.8% of people living with a long-term condition. Around 9% of residents need help with daily activities, which is well above the national figure.

Community spirit is high, as 27.5% of residents volunteer—far above the national average. Unpaid care is also common, with 15.3% of people providing unpaid support.

The First Nations community in Henty is notably young, with a typical age of 18. While 10.9% speak a First Nations language, personal incomes for this group are well below the national average.

A large number of people live alone (34%), which is well above the national average. Households are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per home.

Housing is very stable, with 52% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most homes are separate houses, and typical weekly rents are far below those in the rest of the state.

Most people rely on cars to get to work, and 36% of homes have two vehicles. Public transport use is very low, with only 0.9% of people commuting by it.

The population is relatively stable, with 32.3% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas. The local workforce is concentrated in agriculture, forestry, fishing, and healthcare.

Henty is somewhat walkable, and residents have far better access to health services within a 15-minute walk than those in the rest of the state.