Singleton
NSW 2330 • Rest of NSW
About Singleton
Singleton is a regional township in the Upper Hunter Valley of New South Wales, approximately 200 kilometres north-west of Sydney within the Singleton Council area. With a population of around 5,185 and a median age of 40, it serves as a hub for the surrounding Hunter Valley — a region historically shaped by coal mining and agriculture. The community is predominantly of Australian and English heritage, with a notable Indigenous population of around 10 per cent reflecting the area's deep Aboriginal history.
The town centre, anchored by the Gowrie Street Mall with both a Coles and Woolworths, provides solid everyday amenities for residents and the rural hinterland. Singleton is closely associated with the Hunter Valley's coal mining industry, which has historically supported strong local wages and employment. Affordable housing — with median rents of around 00 per week — combined with a close-knit regional community make it an appealing choice for families, tradespeople, and those seeking a quieter lifestyle outside the major cities.
Singleton falls under postcode 2330 and is governed by Singleton Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Upper Hunter electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesGowrie Street Mall 1 Gowrie Street Singleton 2330 NSW -
Woolworths1 Gowrie St Singleton 2330 NSW
Schools
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Broke Public School ICSEA 8616579 1040 Cochrane St
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Mount Pleasant Public School ICSEA 910Goorangoola Rd
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Jerrys Plains Public School ICSEA 8776576 4018 Doyle St
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Milbrodale Public School ICSEA 80002 6574 5163 2615 Putty Road
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Singleton Heights Public School ICSEA 9206573 1363 1-13 Dorsman Drive
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23 Maitland Road
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King Street Public School ICSEA 9006572 2281 8A King St
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Singleton High School ICSEA 9016571 1199 75-81 York Street
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Singleton Public School ICSEA 95002 6571 2250 8 HUNTER STREET
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40 Combo Lane
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30-40 Queen Street
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Heritage-Listed Places
There are 9 heritage-listed places in or near Singleton, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
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 by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Singleton Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Singleton" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
147 state housing + 36 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. New Zealand 89
- 2. England 80
- 3. Philippines 51
- 4. India 33
- 5. Thailand 30
- 6. South Africa 18
- 7. China 16
- 8. Fiji 16
- 9. Scotland 15
- 10. Ireland 14
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)