Henty, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Henty, in the Shire Of Dardanup local government area.
| Locality | Henty |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Dardanup |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.37549 |
| Longitude | 115.8301 |
| Area | 39.5 km² |
| Postcode | 6236 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 158 km south |
Henty is a locality in the Shire Of Dardanup local government area of Western Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 39.5 km². It lies approximately 158 km south of Perth. Henty is located at 33.3755°S, 115.8301°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6236. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Henty rests in a broad, fertile valley, where the land gently slopes towards the meandering Capel River. It lies 19.1 km east-south-east of Bunbury, WA (from Bunbury, WA: bearing 109°T), and is situated 14.1 km south-east of Australind. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil and the sweet perfume of ripening crops. Fields of golden wheat stretch towards the horizon, broken by patches of emerald pasture where cattle graze contentedly, their forms softened by the hazy sunlight. The sky above is a vast canvas, often painted with dramatic cloud formations that drift lazily across the blue, casting fleeting shadows on the undulating terrain. Everywhere you look, there's a sense of quiet industry, a landscape shaped by the patient hand of agriculture.
The history of Henty is deeply entwined with the rich agricultural bounty of this region, a story that began with the clearing of native bushland to make way for productive farms. For generations, the local economy has been sustained by the cultivation of cereals and the raising of livestock, a legacy evident in the sturdy farmhouses and weathered sheds dotting the countryside. The Capel River, a vital artery of life for the area, has witnessed countless seasons of planting and harvest, its waters irrigating the fertile soil that has always been Henty’s greatest asset. While progress has brought changes, a distinct character persists, a groundedness born from a connection to the land and the enduring rhythm of rural life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Henty, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Henty, in the Shire Of Dardanup local government area.
Detailed location data for Henty includes the postcode (6236), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Dardanup), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Henty is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |