NSW · Singleton Council
Whittingham, NSW, 2330
Desirability index
#752 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Whittingham is a small locality in the Singleton area, home to around 421 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 1,568 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-6%), roughly 3724.5 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $605 (flats $465, houses $620), strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 421
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $1,958
- Dwelling vacancy
- 14.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 23 of 156
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 59.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 16 / 0 / 0
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
- 3,724.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 1 residents
- State safety percentile
- 55.4th (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
Public transport
16 public transport stops in this suburb
- 4160 New England Hwy (Hail And Ride)
- Minimbah Dr At Coachmans Dr
- New England Hwy At Racecourse Lane
- Range Rd Before Matilda Dr
- Range Rd Opp Whittingham Public Hall
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- RoadworksNew England Highway, Cemetery Lane24 Jul 2025 – 18 Dec 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
74 planning-related records
2026· 4 proposals
May 2026
- Subdivision131 MINIMBAH DRIVE WHITTINGHAM 2330Additional Information Requested
- Subdivision147 MINIMBAH DRIVE WHITTINGHAM 2330Under Assessment
March 2026
- Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Automotive/truck premises; Service station3550 New England Highway, Whittingham 2330Determined
February 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure4244 NEW ENGLAND HIGHWAY WHITTINGHAM 2330Determined
2025· 12 proposals
December 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Carport; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Agriculture3910 NEW ENGLAND HIGHWAY WHITTINGHAM 2330Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Rural industry; Livestock processing industry13 MITCHELL LINE OF ROAD WHITTINGHAM 2330Determined
October 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Livestock processing industry13 MITCHELL LINE OF ROAD WHITTINGHAM 2330Determined
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Livestock processing industry; Hours of operation and trading13 MITCHELL LINE OF ROAD WHITTINGHAM 2330Additional Information Requested
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool37 COACHMANS DRIVE WHITTINGHAM 2330Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure3 NEWINGTON LANE WHITTINGHAM 2330Determined
August 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Rural industry; Livestock processing industry13 MITCHELL LINE OF ROAD WHITTINGHAM 2330Determined
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Supporting Development10 COACHMANS DRIVE WHITTINGHAM 2330Determined
June 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool1120 NEW FREUGH LANE WHITTINGHAM 2330Determined
May 2025
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Rural industry; Livestock processing industry13 MITCHELL LINE OF ROAD WHITTINGHAM 2330Determined
March 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure16 SETTLERS CLOSE WHITTINGHAM 2330Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool16 SETTLERS CLOSE WHITTINGHAM 2330Determined
2024· 11 proposals
November 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Rural industry; Livestock processing industry13 MITCHELL LINE OF ROAD WHITTINGHAM 2330Determined
October 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Farm building119A MINIMBAH DRIVE WHITTINGHAM 2330Determined
September 2024
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Rural industry; Livestock processing industry13 MITCHELL LINE OF ROAD WHITTINGHAM 2330Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Rural industry; Livestock processing industry13 MITCHELL LINE OF ROAD WHITTINGHAM 2330Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Rural industry13 MITCHELL LINE OF ROAD WHITTINGHAM 2330Determined
August 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Rural industry; Livestock processing industry13 MITCHELL LINE OF ROAD WHITTINGHAM 2330Determined
July 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Rural industry; Livestock processing industry13 MITCHELL LINE OF ROAD WHITTINGHAM 2330Determined
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation74C RANGE ROAD WHITTINGHAM 2330Determined
June 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure19 SETTLERS CLOSE WHITTINGHAM 2330Determined
May 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)64 RANGE ROAD WHITTINGHAM 2330Determined
January 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Rural industry13 MITCHELL LINE OF ROAD WHITTINGHAM 2330Determined
2023· 15 proposals
December 2023
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Advertising structure; Business identification signNEW ENGLAND HIGHWAY WHITTINGHAM 2330Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Rural worker's dwelling13 HAGGARTYS LANE WHITTINGHAM 2330Determined
November 2023
- Shed; Erection of a new structure20 ROSEMOUNT PLACE WHITTINGHAM 2330Determined
October 2023
- Shed; Erection of a new structure79 MINIMBAH DRIVE WHITTINGHAM 2330Determined
September 2023
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure119A MINIMBAH DRIVE WHITTINGHAM 2330Withdrawn
- Shed48 COACHMANS DRIVE WHITTINGHAM 2330Determined
July 2023
- Dwelling45 NEOTSFIELD LANE WHITTINGHAM 2330Determined
- Earthworks / change in levels; Other13 MITCHELL LINE OF ROAD WHITTINGHAM 2330Determined
June 2023
- Dwelling120 New Freugh Lane Whittingham NSW 2330Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development123 RACECOURSE LANE WHITTINGHAM 2330Determined
May 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development123 RACECOURSE LANE WHITTINGHAM 2330Withdrawn
March 2023
- Dwelling48 Coachmans Drive, WhittinghamDetermined
February 2023
- Dwelling48 Coachmans Drive, WhittinghamDetermined
2022· 20 proposals
20 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 12 proposals
12 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
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- New England Hwy opp 3809Bus 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
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
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
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- NeotsfieldNeotsfield Lane, WhittinghamSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
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)
- 4
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
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
- 20.3/100
- Cohort rank
- #752 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
- 4160 New England Hwy (Hail And Ride)transport
- Minimbah Dr At Coachmans Drtransport
- New England Hwy At Racecourse Lanetransport
- Range Rd Before Matilda Drtransport
- Range Rd Opp Whittingham Public Halltransport
- NeotsfieldheritageNeotsfield Lane, WhittinghamSHR
- Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Automotive/truck premises; Service stationplanning3550 New England Highway, Whittingham 2330Lodged 19 Mar 2026 · Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning123 RACECOURSE LANE WHITTINGHAM 2330Lodged 14 Jun 2023 · Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning123 RACECOURSE LANE WHITTINGHAM 2330Lodged 11 May 2023 · Withdrawn
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)planning64 RANGE ROAD WHITTINGHAM 2330Lodged 15 May 2024 · Determined
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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