Singleton Heights

NSW 2330 • Rest of NSW

4,896
Population (2021)
$41,392
Median Income
3.79 km²
Area
$320/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlySuburbanCommuter BeltMid-Range

About Singleton Heights

Singleton Heights is a residential suburb within the Singleton Council area in New South Wales' Hunter Valley, situated approximately 85 kilometres north of Newcastle and 200 kilometres north-west of Sydney. Home to around 4,896 residents with a median age of 33, the suburb skews notably young, with strong representation of families and children under 14. Household incomes sit comfortably above regional averages, reflecting the area's strong ties to the nearby mining and resources sector.

The suburb offers a family-oriented environment with access to local primary and secondary schools, parks, and the commercial amenities of Singleton town centre just minutes away. Its Hunter Valley location provides easy access to renowned wineries, riverside walks along the Hunter River, and abundant outdoor recreation. Singleton Heights is a popular choice for families and tradespeople who value affordable housing and the employment opportunities offered by the Hunter's mining and agricultural industries.

Singleton Heights falls under postcode 2330 and is governed by Singleton Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Upper Hunter electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2330
Urban Area
Singleton
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.54°, 151.16°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
3.79 km²
Elevation
75m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Singleton Heights, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Warkworth • SHR #00200

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Singleton Heights by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Singleton Heights Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Singleton Heights" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$320
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
33 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
9.2%

139 state housing + 21 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,693
Census 2021
4,896
4.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,840
Income 2021
$41,392
18.8% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,170
Born Overseas 433

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 112
  • 2. England 78
  • 3. Philippines 51
  • 4. India 26
  • 5. South Africa 17
  • 6. Netherlands 13
  • 7. Fiji 11
  • 8. Germany 10
  • 9. China 8
  • 10. Sri Lanka 8

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 2,278
English 2,049
Irish 456
Scottish 456
Australian Aboriginal 433
German 229
Dutch 90
Filipino 75
New Zealander 66
Italian 63

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,626
Both parents born in Australia
536
Both parents born overseas
429
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
53.0%
No Religion
38.2%
Buddhism
0.4%
Hinduism
0.4%
Islam
0.2%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
370 (7.6%)
5-14 years
813 (16.6%)
15-19 years
293 (6.0%)
20-24 years
276 (5.6%)
25-34 years
847 (17.3%)
35-44 years
622 (12.7%)
45-54 years
566 (11.6%)
55-64 years
496 (10.1%)
65-74 years
338 (6.9%)
75-84 years
178 (3.6%)
85+ years
93 (1.9%)

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