NSW · Singleton Council
Singleton Heights, NSW, 2330
Desirability index
#381 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Singleton Heights is a smaller suburban community in the Singleton area, home to around 4,896 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 1,568 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-6%), roughly 320.3 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $605 (flats $465, houses $620), 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 4,896
- Median age
- 33
- Median household income / week
- $1,925
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 107 of 1,840
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 60.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 148 / 221 / 74
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $465
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $620
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $605
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 134
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 1,568
- Against the person
- 522
- Against property
- 645
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 320.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 9 residents
- State safety percentile
- 20th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -5.5%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order101
- Domestic Violence Related Assault147
- Fraud106
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment179
- Malicious Damage To Property156
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 920
- Singleton Heights Public SchoolPrimary
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
64 public transport stops in this suburb
- Blaxland Av Opp Northcott Av
- Blaxland Av Opp Singleton Heights Public School
- Blaxland Av Opp Uniting Elizabeth Gates Singleton
- Gowrie Park, White Av
- Nicholas Conoly Dr Opp Dargin Cl (Hail And Ride)
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
146 planning-related records
2026· 6 proposals
May 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure158 GARDNER CIRCUIT SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure31 NORTHCOTT AVENUE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
- Subdivision16 FRANCIS PLACE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
April 2026
- Subdivision263 BRIDGMAN ROAD SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah53 LACHLAN AVENUE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
March 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development91 GARDNER CIRCUIT SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
2025· 34 proposals
December 2025
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)149 GARDNER CIRCUIT SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure22 FRANCIS PLACE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool31 ROBINSON WAY SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)10 FRANCIS PLACE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
November 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure7 PARTRIDGE PLACE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
October 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure5 RHODES PLACE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care149 BRIDGMAN ROAD SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 RHODES PLACE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)7 FRANCIS PLACE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool9 JAMES COOK AVENUE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure3 CLARA PLACE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
September 2025
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)149 GARDNER CIRCUIT SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
- Home business; Hours of operation and trading49 GARDNER CIRCUIT SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)38A FALKINER CRESCENT SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
August 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool12 EGGLETON CLOSE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
- Subdivision186 GARDNER CIRCUIT SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation24 FRANCIS PLACE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure207 BRIDGMAN ROAD SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support19 FRANCIS PLACE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure38 WILLCOX AVENUE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
May 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Carport2 JAMES COOK AVENUE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
- Dwelling house; Subdivision38A FALKINER CRESCENT SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Withdrawn
- Shed; Erection of a new structure151 GARDNER CIRCUIT SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure14 BEH CLOSE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space9 Rhodes Place Singleton HeightsDetermined
- Residential care facility; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure128 BLAXLAND AVENUE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)8 CLARA PLACE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool2 DARGIN CLOSE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
April 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah61 LAWSON AVENUE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)7 FRANCIS PLACE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
March 2025
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)10 FRANCIS PLACE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool37 PARTRIDGE PLACE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool7 MERCY CLOSE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation24 FRANCIS PLACE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
2024· 23 proposals
23 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 26 proposals
26 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 35 proposals
35 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 22 proposals
22 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
35 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq
- Blaxland Av opp Alroy ParkBus stop
- Blaxland Av opp Northcott AvBus stop
- Blaxland Av opp YMCA Sports CentreBus stop
- Blaxland Avenue at Bridgman RoadBus stop
- Blaxland Avenue opposite Singleton Heights Public SchoolBus stop
- Bower Pde at Richards Av (Hail and Ride)Bus stop
- Cunningham Parade before Forest Avenue (Hail and Ride)Bus stop
- Cunningham Pde after Wakehurst Cres (Hail and Ride)Bus stop
- D'Arbon Av opp Cunningham Pde (Hail and Ride)Bus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
9 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Alroy ParkPark
- Bligh ParkPark
- Gowrie ParkPark
- James White ParkPark
- Nolan ParkPark
- Nowlan ParkPark
- Orana ParkPark
- Robinson ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Singleton Heights Preschoolkindergarten
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 15
- Parks (OSM)
- 11
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 59.1/100
- Cohort rank
- #381 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Blaxland Av Opp Northcott Avtransport
- Blaxland Av Opp Singleton Heights Public Schooltransport
- Blaxland Av Opp Uniting Elizabeth Gates Singletontransport
- Gowrie Park, White Avtransport
- Nicholas Conoly Dr Opp Dargin Cl (Hail And Ride)transport
- Singleton Heights Preschoolchildcarekindergarten
- Alroy Parkgovernmentpark
- Bligh Parkgovernmentpark
- Gowrie Parkgovernmentpark
- James White Parkgovernmentpark
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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