Singleton (NSW)

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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Singleton (NSW) has an estimated population of approximately 5,305 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 120 people (2.3%) from the 2021 Census, when the count stood at 5,185 residents. This adjustment is derived from a resident count of 5,263, calculated by Districts using the June 2025 ABS Estimated Resident Population release, combined with 8 new addresses confirmed since the Census. With this population level, the density stands at 1,216 individuals per square kilometer, outperforming the typical national benchmark recorded by Districts. The suburb of Singleton (NSW)'s post-census expansion of 2.3% is within 2.6 percentage points of the Rest of NSW rate of 4.9%, showing competitive local growth dynamics. Natural increase was the primary contributor to these gains, accounting for roughly 55% of the overall population growth in the recent timeframe.

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Singleton has a diverse workforce that combines professional and industrial roles, with manufacturing and industrial sectors playing a key role, alongside an unemployment rate of 5.0% and an estimated annual job growth of 1.7% based on localized data from Districts. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,420, while the local unemployment rate sits 0.9% higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, and participation in the labor force is slightly below average at 58.1% compared to 60.6% for Regional NSW. Data from the Census indicates a low work-from-home rate of 11.6%, though this was likely influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.

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The suburb of Singleton has income levels that fall slightly below the national average, according to taxpayer data from the ATO aggregated by Districts for financial year 2023. The median income for local taxpayers is $48,993, while the average income is $65,954, compared to Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to roughly $54,049 for the median and $72,760 for the average income as of March 2026. Census findings show that household, family, and personal incomes all place modestly in Singleton, falling between the 35th and 36th percentiles. In terms of income brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 category is the most common, accounting for 29.7% of residents (1,575 people), which aligns closely with the regional average of . Housing cost pressures are prominent, with residents retaining only of their income, positioning the area in the th percentile.

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The local housing stock at the time of the latest Census consisted of 83.2% standalone houses and 16.9% alternative housing types such as semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings across Regional NSW. Home ownership levels in Singleton lagged behind the regional average, standing at 32.8%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (33.0%) or renting (34.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,733 matched the Regional NSW median of $1,733, while the median weekly rent was $300, compared to $330 in Regional NSW. Nationally, mortgage costs in Singleton are below the Australian median of $1,863, and rent prices are notably lower than the national median of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 64.4%, consisting of couples with children at 24.5%, couples without children at 25.3%, and single parent families at 13.1%. The remaining 35.6% are non-family households, which are dominated by single-person households at 32.9% and group households at 3.0%. The median household size of 2.3 people is slightly below the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

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The region shows lower rates of formal educational attainment, with university degree holders making up 13.6% of the population, which is below the NSW average of 32.2%. This represents a clear area for targeted educational development. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 9.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.3%. Vocational and technical skills are highly represented, with 42.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 8.0% and certificates at 34.1%.

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Public transport data shows 55 active transit stops in Singleton, offering a combination of train and bus options. These stops support 79 different routes, which manage a combined total of 1,520 weekly passenger journeys. Access to transport is highly rated, with residents living an average of 154 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is mainly residential, leading to high rates of outward commuting, with cars being the dominant mode of travel at 93% and walking accounting for 5%. Dwelling vehicle ownership averages 1.3 cars, which is below the regional average. A relatively low 11.6% of residents work from home, based on the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic conditions.

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Health metrics point to notable difficulties in Singleton, based on Districts assessments of mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses across both younger and older demographics, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is slightly above the typical SA2 average at approximately 53% of the population, representing about 2,812 people.

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Singleton displays lower levels of cultural diversity, with citizens making up 89.9% of the population, 90.3% of residents born in Australia, and 95.5% of households speaking only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, adhered to by 58.4% of the population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW.

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The median age of residents is 40, which is slightly younger than the Regional NSW median of 43 but above the national median of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket is noticeably larger than the regional average, making up 14.9% of the population, whereas the 65 - 74 age group is smaller at 10.2%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort increased its share from 11.4% to 13.0%, while the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 12.6% to 11.6%. Projections for 2041 indicate demographic shifts, with the 75 to 84 age cohort expected to grow by 157 people (), rising from to while the to and to cohorts are expected to contract.

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Singleton currently has an estimated 339 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 222 children aged 0-2 and 149 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 17% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 11% by 2041 (to approximately 376 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 575. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 11.8 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.