Median house price
$793k
+8.6% change
NSW · Singleton Council
Singleton, 2330
Est. population · Jun 2025
5,477
Growth (1 yr)
-0.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.5%
Median age
40
Median income
$1,517/wk
Employment rate
56.1%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$793,000
Languages at home
4.5%non-English
Most common: Thai, Hindi, German
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- National parks
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Singleton sits in Singleton Council as a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained and a long way from big-city bustle. Neighbouring centres cover more of the weekly rhythm than the distant capital does. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with family life visible on every street.
Local shops and services are well covered, which makes the suburb easy to live in day to day. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses and trains keep the wider city within easy reach.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. Renewal is happening in measured doses, with new development complementing what is already there.
Desirability rates good overall, led by schools and education, while growth momentum, plus community and employment land closer to the middle of the pack for similar regional towns.
At a glance
Singleton snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$605/wk
Houses $620 · Units $465
Population (ERP)
5,477
-0.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
9.1%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#5
among Country & regional · Emerging
Safety
53rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
4th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
25th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 62.3/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 10% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 789th in Australia
- State rank
- 214th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #5 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #31 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 93%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
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 house price (October to December 2025)
- $793,000
- Median price change
- +8.6%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
5,477(June 2025)
-0.6% annual · +2.5% over 5 years · 4th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- -0.6%
- 5-year growth
- +2.5%
- Change in 1 year
- -33
- Change in 5 years
- +134
- Growth rank in NSW
- 4th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~5,550), extrapolated at +0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 5,185
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $1,517
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 209 of 2,299
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 56.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,733 / 218 / 133
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 387
- Against the person
- 129
- Against property
- 159
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 70.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 40 residents
- State safety percentile
- 52.7th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -5.4%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order101
- Domestic Violence Related Assault147
- Fraud106
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment179
- Malicious Damage To Property156
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 5
- Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
- 950
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 25th
School list
- King Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 900 · 11th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 433 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
- Singleton High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 901 · 11th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 877 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
- Singleton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 950 · 25th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 353 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- St Catherine's Catholic CollegeCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 974 · 35th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 1,010 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Australian Christian College - SingletonCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1005 · 49th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 389 students · Top SEA quarter 12% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
97 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bus Opp Station
- ENT Main Munro St
- Munro St Opp Singleton Station
- RMP Munro St
- Singleton Station
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
213 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
2 restaurants · 3 cafes · 4 pubs · 4 supermarkets · 6 fast food · 1 bakeries · 1 libraries · 3 places of worship
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 19 parks mapped in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 97 public transport stops
- Good everyday shopping nearby — 6 shops and services
- Walkability proxy
- 85/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.58
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 3.09
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 3.66
Food & drink(16)
- Bakery
- Bakers of SingletonCafe
- Bites & BrewCafe
- Munkee SkinsCafe
- Donut KingFast food
- Hungry Jack'sFast food
- KFCFast food
- McDonald'sFast food
- Singleton KebabsFast food
103 John Street, Singleton
- SubwayFast food
- Caledonian HotelPub
- Club House HotelPub
- Imperial HotelPub
- Percy HotelPub
- Opal DragonRestaurant
- Pizza HutRestaurant
Shopping(6)
- Butcher
- Reddy ExpressConvenience store
- AldiSupermarket
17-25 John Street
- ColesSupermarket
74-76 John Street
- RitchiesSupermarket
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(6)
- Singleton Public LibraryLibrary
- Australian Christian College SingletonSchool
- King Street Public SchoolSchool
Singleton
- Singleton High SchoolSchool
75-81 York Street, Singleton
- Singleton Public SchoolSchool
Singleton
- St Catherines Catholic CollegeSchool
Health & services(4)
- MS DentalDentist
99 John Street, Singleton
- Singleton HospitalHospital
- Medical CentreMedical clinic
- Veterinary
Sport & outdoors(25)
- Singleton Golf ClubGolf course
51 Boundary Street
- Anytime FitnessGym
- Albion ParkPark
- Apex ParkPark
- Ardersier ReservePark
- Baileys Union ParkPark
- Burdekin ParkPark
- Civic Park Playing FieldsPark
- Harry George ReservePark
- Park (2)
- Pritchard ParkPark
- Robins ParkPark
- Rose Point ParkPark
- Rotary ParkPark
- ShowgroundPark
- Singleton Lioness ParkPark
- Springdale ParkPark
- Townhead ParkPark
- Tulloch ParkPark
- Victoria SquarePark
- Playground (2)
- Sports field
- Singleton Gym and Swim PoolSwimming pool
Entertainment(3)
- Singleton Civic CentreArts centre
- Cinema
- Museum
Transport(44)
42 bus stops · 2 train stations
Other(79)
- Chapman & SlatteryAgrarian
- BWSAlcohol
- First Choice LiquorAlcohol
- Ritchies IGA + LiquorAlcohol
- Healing Wave ChiropracticAlternative
230 John Street, Singleton
- Artwork (2)
- Steam EngineArtwork
- Bandstand
- Beyond BankBank
- Commonwealth BankBank
- Greater BankBank
- NABBank
- Newcastle PermanentBank
113 John Street, Singleton
- Bbq
- Salon FrancBeauty salon
171 John Street, Singleton
- The Bike KennelBicycle
- Supercheap AutoCar Parts
- Valley Hydraulic ServicesCar Parts
- Car repair
- Lifeline ShopCharity
89 John Street, Singleton
- The Salvation ArmyCharity
- Singleton CouncilClock
- RanchhouseClothes
- Singleton TAFE CollegeCollege
- Big WDepartment Store
- Singleton Fire StationFire station
1A Pitt Street, Singleton
- Hunter Floral BoutiqueFlorist
- Chapman's Funerals SingletonFuneral Directors
- Garden (4)
- UnitedGas
- Envy BarbersHairdresser
Unit 5 127 John Street, Singleton
- Tré BellaHairdresser
- Imperial HotelHotel
- Quest ApartmentsHotel
- MyHouseHousehold Linen
- Singleton Visitor Information Enterprise CentreInformation
- Hunter JewellersJewelry
- Michael HillJewelry
- Singleton PlazaMall
- Singleton SquareMall
- Singleton Thai MassageMassage
153 John Street, Singleton
- OptusMobile Phone
- Benjamin Singleton MotelMotel
- Charbonnier SingletonMotel
- Country Motor InnMotel
- Francis Phillips Motor Inn and ApartmentsMotel
- Mid City Motor InnMotel
- Royal Hotel MotelMotel
- Singleton Bike ShopMotorcycle Repair
213-215 John Street, Singleton
- Kevin O'Brien OptometristOptometrist
- Parking (21)
- Parking Space
- PetbarnPet
- BP SingletonPetrol station
53 George Street
- EG AustraliaPetrol station
- MobilPetrol station
- ShellPetrol station
- UnitedPetrol station
- Singleton Physiotherapy and Sports Injury CentrePhysiotherapist
- Picnic Table (2)
- All Saints ChurchPlace of worship
- Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's WitnessesPlace of worship
11 Curtis Street, Singleton
- St PatricksPlace of worship
- Singleton Police StationPolice
- Singleton Post OfficePost office
- Public toilets
- Molly's SeafoodSeafood
- Shelter (6)
- Tattoos by FeenixTattoo
- Taxi
- Telephone
- Ticket Validator
- Singletons TobacconistTobacco
139 John Street, Singleton
- Tobacco
- Trade
- Helloworld TravelTravel Agency
101 John Street, Singleton
- Ace TyresTyres
- The Reject ShopVariety Store
- Valley Blockout BlindsWindow Blind
169 John Street, Singleton
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
17 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Albion ParkPark
- Apex ParkPark
- Ardersier ReservePark
- Baileys Union ParkPark
- Burdekin ParkPark
- Civic Park Playing FieldsPark
- Harry George ReservePark
- Pritchard ParkPark
- Robins ParkPark
- Rose Point ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 19
- Parks (OSM)
- 19
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
3 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- All Saints Church
- Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
11 Curtis Street, Singleton
- St Patricks
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 6
- Nearest hospital
- Singleton Hospital (1.0 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Healing Wave ChiropracticJohn StreetAlternative
- Kevin O'Brien OptometristOptometrist
- MS DentalJohn StreetDentist
- Medical CentreDoctor
- Singleton HospitalHospital
- Singleton Physiotherapy and Sports Injury CentrePhysiotherapist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 209
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 38.2
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 291 mm · ~36 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 200 mm · ~25 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 5°
- Rainfall
- 175 mm · ~22 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 220 mm · ~28 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 25 proposals
August 2026
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Food and drink premise133 JOHN STREET SINGLETON 2330Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure9 FITZ STREET SINGLETON 2330Under Assessment
July 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)7 MAITLAND ROAD SINGLETON 2330Determined
- Commercial development; Erection of a new structure; Ancillary commercial development91 JOHN STREET SINGLETON 2330Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5 CRANSTON AVENUE WEST SINGLETON 2330Under Assessment
June 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure36 ARDERSIER DRIVE SINGLETON 2330Determined
May 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure39 ARDERSIER DRIVE SINGLETON 2330Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Group home (transitional); Non-standard Housing; Residential Accommodation17 GEORGE STREET SINGLETON 2330Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool39 ARDERSIER DRIVE SINGLETON 2330Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure15 COLLETT AVENUE SINGLETON 2330Determined
April 2026
- Subdivision104 GEORGE STREET SINGLETON 2330Under Assessment
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure74-76 JOHN STREET SINGLETON 2330Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation35 BOONAL STREET SINGLETON 2330Determined
March 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool41 DANGAR ROAD SINGLETON 2330Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure3 CURTIS STREET SINGLETON 2330Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure12 ELIZABETH STREET SINGLETON 2330Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure43 GREENWOOD AVENUE SINGLETON 2330Determined
- Subdivision6 PATRICK STREET SINGLETON 2330Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure4B DANGAR ROAD SINGLETON 2330Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure4A DANGAR ROAD SINGLETON 2330Determined
- Small bar; Food and drink premise; Hours of operation and trading208 JOHN STREET SINGLETON 2330Determined
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure25 GAS STREET SINGLETON 2330Determined
- Subdivision25 KELSO STREET SINGLETON 2330Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure20A ARGYLE STREET SINGLETON 2330Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Business identification sign42 BATHURST STREET SINGLETON 2330Determined
2024· 1 proposal
September 2024
- Recreation facility (indoor); Hours of operation and tradingShops 8,19&20/ 52-56 John Street SingletonDetermined
2023· 1 proposal
June 2023
- Recreational Uses14-18 Civic Ave, Singleton 2330 NSW 100/-/DP737187Determined
2022· 2 proposals
October 2022
- Alterations and additions to commercial development; Business premises; Retail premises; Change of use3/229-233 John Street Singleton 2330Withdrawn
February 2022
- Demolition; Recreational Uses; Farm buildings35 - 49 Boundary St, SingletonDetermined
2021· 3 proposals
July 2021
- Dwelling; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs20 Cranston West Avenue RedbournberryDetermined
- Alterations and additions to residential development20 Howe Street Singleton NSWDetermined
- Demolition; Recreational Uses; Farm buildings35-49 Boundary Street, SingletonDetermined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- RoadworksNew England Highway, Kennedy Street02 Aug 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Heritage
6 heritage places
- Ewbank & Outbuildings88 George Street SingletonSHR
- Post Office (former)25-27 George Street SingletonSHR
- Singleton District Hospital25 Dangar Road SingletonSHR
- Singleton Railway Station groupMain Northern railway SingletonSHR
- Sisters of Mercy Convent Group 30-32 Queen Street, SingletonSHR
- St Patrick's Roman Catholic Church CemeteryQueen Street, SingletonSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Hunter
- Member of Parliament
- Dan REPACHOLI (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 132,184
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.9%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +4.7 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 40.5%Labor 59.5%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 20.6 km away).
Coalition 52.0%Labor 48.0%
11.5 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.3 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- SingletonLabor 46.9% · Coalition 53.1% TPP (2025)0.3 km away
- Singleton SouthLabor 51.2% · Coalition 48.8% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
- Singleton HeightsLabor 54.2% · Coalition 45.8% TPP (2025)2.1 km away
- GlendonLabor 37.2% · Coalition 62.8% TPP (2025)9.5 km away
- Lower BelfordLabor 53.6% · Coalition 46.4% TPP (2025)11.9 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
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