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Henty
3 km²
A far older population than most similar areas defines Henty (L), where the typical resident is 56. This community in the Greater Hume Shire has seen its population grow by 21% since 2011, reaching 940 people. It is a place where many residents are retirees, which helps explain the high rate of outright home ownership and the significant number of people needing help with daily activities. The area is very walkable, with most homes close to health services and shops.
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Henty (L) is much older than the national figure, with 35.9% of people aged 65 and over. This senior population has grown since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen slightly to 16.2%.
The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 87.6% born here. Only 6.1% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average.
English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.5% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure and has fallen since 2011.
Christianity is the most common faith at 62.6%. While the proportion of people with no religion has risen since 2011, it remains well below the state average at 26.8%.
The area has a lower level of formal schooling than most, with only 30.0% of people completing Year 12. However, the share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher rose to 11.5% since 2011.
Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the usual household earning $909 a week. Only 7.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, though this is an increase since 2011.
Health challenges are common here, as 44.4% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the state average, and 11.2% of residents need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is very high at 23.9%, far above the national figure. There is also a strong history of service, with 6.3% of residents having served in the Defence Force.
Living arrangements vary, with 37.2% of people living alone and 17.2% in one-parent families. The typical home is small, with only 2.1 people per dwelling.
Housing is very stable, with 52.0% of homes owned outright—far above the national average. Most homes are separate houses, and typical weekly rents are much lower than the state figure at $220.
Cars are essential, as 67.0% of people drive to work and no one uses public transport to commute. About 8.7% of the workforce now works from home.
The community is stable, with 34.0% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas since the last census period.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 43.2%. Those employed are most commonly found in health care, transport, and agriculture.
The area is very walkable, with 89.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a '15-minute-city' walkshed. Most residents are within a short walk of health services, groceries, and parks.