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Singleton, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Singleton is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 5,076. Elevation: 148 ft (45 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,076 Population 2/sq mi density
148 ft Elevation 45 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
22.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$24,877 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$24,877 median income, 5.3% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

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About Singleton

Singleton

Singleton is a town on the banks of the Hunter River in New South Wales, Australia. Singleton is 202km (126 mi) north-north-west of Sydney, and 70 km (43 mi) north-west of Newcastle. As of 2023, Singleton had an estimated urban population of 17,503.

People

Population5,076
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,877
Per Capita$24,877
Unemployment5.3%

Housing

C+
Home Value$169,000
Rent$845
Ownership66.0%
Housing Units2,030

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain22.0 in/yr
Sunny Days341/yr
Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Population5,076
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Coordinates-32.5674°, 151.1660°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation22.0 inches (558 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,877
Median Age40.0 years

About Singleton

Singleton is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 5,076. The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet (45 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Singleton has a population of 5,076 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 2,852.2 square miles. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,076
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above Australia avg
2,852.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Singleton vs Australia Average

The median household income in Singleton is $24,877, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,877 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $478, 67% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 482 business establishments.

Income: Singleton vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$24,877
67% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$24,877
Avg Weekly Wage$478

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.3%
47% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)482

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Singleton is $169,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $845 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 66.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,030 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$169,000
40% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$845
27% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.0%
Owner-Occupied66.0%
Renter-Occupied34.0%
Housing Units2,030

Property Tax

Climate in Singleton

Singleton has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.8°C), the coldest is Jul (11.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 657 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.8°C / 77°F 17.7° / 31.8° 61.4
Feb 24.3°C / 76°F 17.6° / 31° 94.0
Mar 21.7°C / 71°F 14.9° / 28.5° 60.8
Apr 18.5°C / 65°F 11.1° / 25.9° 31.1
May 14.6°C / 58°F 7.7° / 21.6° 36.4
Jun 12°C / 54°F 5.8° / 18.3° 49.6
Jul 11.1°C / 52°F 4.2° / 18° 37.0
Aug 12.2°C / 54°F 4.3° / 20.1° 31.5
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 7.8° / 22.9° 47.1
Oct 18.4°C / 65°F 10.8° / 25.9° 49.3
Nov 20.8°C / 69°F 13.5° / 28° 81.4
Dec 22.8°C / 73°F 15.8° / 29.7° 77.5
Singleton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 341 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average63.9°F
18% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days341 days/yr

Geography

Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Area2,852.2 sq mi (7,387.3 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-32.5674°N, 151.1660°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"
42% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.74"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M5.1 on Apr 22, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 44 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 18 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 45 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 47 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 50 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 41 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 57 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 102 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 117 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 53 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 37 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 81 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 36 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 37 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in Wettest
February 75°F (24°C) 3.3 in Warmest
March 71°F (22°C) 2.8 in
April 65°F (18°C) 2.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
June 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in
July 53°F (12°C) 1.4 in Coldest
August 54°F (12°C) 1.3 in Driest
September 60°F (15°C) 1.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.3 in
November 69°F (21°C) 2.5 in
December 74°F (23°C) 2.7 in

Singleton has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 53°F in July to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and August the driest (1.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Singleton

Institution Type Founded Website
Singleton TAFE College College - ,

Schools in Singleton

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Singleton High School - - - -
St Catherines Catholic College - - - -
Singleton Public School - - - -
King Street Public School - - - -
Australian Christian College Singleton - - - -
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Radio Stations near Singleton

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Singleton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Australian Army Infantry Museum
Luskintyre Aviation Museum
Wirraway Aviation Museum

Libraries in Singleton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Singleton Public Library0.0

Hotels in Singleton

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Imperial Hotel
Quest Apartments

Restaurants in Singleton

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Opal Dragon
Pizza Hut

Cafes in Singleton

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bakers of Singleton
Bites & Brew
Munkee Skins

Dentists in Singleton

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MS Dental

Veterinaries in Singleton

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #3058999041

Train Stations in Singleton

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Singleton Station

Gas Stations in Singleton

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #8221792639
BP Singleton
EG Australia
Mobil
Shell
United
United

Banks in Singleton

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beyond Bank
Commonwealth Bank
Greater Bank
NAB
Newcastle Permanent

Shopping Malls in Singleton

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Singleton Plaza
Singleton Square

Gyms in Singleton

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness

Golf Courses in Singleton

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Singleton Golf Club

Breweries in Singleton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
IronBark Hill Brewing Co

Airports Near Singleton

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle AirportNTLLarge Airport
Cessnock AirportCESSmall Airport
Denman Farm Strip-Small Airport
Dochra Airfield-Small Airport
Elderslie Airport-Small Airport
Lake Macquarie AirportBEOSmall Airport
Luskintyre Airfield-Small Airport
Maitland AirportMTLSmall Airport
Mangrove Mountain Airport-Small Airport
Middlebrook Station Scone Airstrip-Small Airport
Scone AirportNSOSmall Airport
Singleton AirportSIXSmall Airport
Singleton Military Area airstrip-Small Airport
Strowan-Small Airport
Warkworth Airport-Small Airport
Warnervale Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Singleton

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Singleton Post Office
Singlton Milpo Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Singleton

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
St Patricks

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Singleton

What is the population of Singleton?

Singleton has a population of 5,076 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 2,852.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.0 years.

Is Singleton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,877, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $169,000 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $845 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Singleton?

Singleton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 341 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.0 inches.

How is the job market in Singleton?

The unemployment rate in Singleton is 5.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $478. There are 482 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Singleton?

The median home value in Singleton is $169,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $845. The homeownership rate is 66.0%.

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