Singleton Heights, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Singleton Heights NSW is 4,896 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Singleton Heights is $796 per week ($41,392 per year). Median rent in Singleton Heights is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Singleton Heights has a median age of 33 years, younger than the national median of 38. Singleton Heights has a population density of 1,292 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Singleton Heights is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (37.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Tagalog. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Singleton Heights is $1,733.

There were 83 recorded offences in Singleton Heights in 2025-26, a rate of 17 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (19 offences).

Population
4,896
Census 2021
Median income
$796/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$320/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
33years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Singleton Heights vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Singleton Heights is $796 a week, 4% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 955th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $320 a week, $65 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 16.6% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 33, 10 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureSingleton HeightsTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$796/wk$765/wk +4%$766/wk
Household income$1,925/wk$1,704/wk +13%$1,637/wk
Rent$320/wk$385/wk −17%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,733/mo$1,965/mo −12%$1,733/mo
Median age3343 −10 yrs42
Rent share of household income16.6%22.6% −6.0 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Singleton Heights, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Singleton Heights Population

4,896 residents at the 2021 Census.

Singleton Heights Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$796/wk
$41,392 per year
Ranked 3,649 of 14,663
Median Rent
$320/wk
$1,387 per month
Ranked 4,051 of 14,663
Median Age
33years
5 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Singleton Heights Rent Prices & Affordability

17% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,925/wk
Median rent $320/wk
Rent to income 16.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Singleton Heights against your income

About $8,342 a month
Median rent $320/wk
Left after rent $1,605/wk
Rent share 16.6%

Singleton Heights Schools

5
schools nearby
4
government
929
avg ICSEA score
3,141
total students
St Catherine's Catholic College Catholic
Combined · K-12 · 1,010 students
974
ICSEA
Singleton Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 353 students
950
ICSEA
Singleton Heights Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 468 students
920
ICSEA
Singleton High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 877 students
901
ICSEA
King Street Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 433 students
900
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Singleton Heights Map

Singleton Heights, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Singleton Heights, New South Wales: 32.5402°S, 151.1620°E

Singleton Heights Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (5)

People in Singleton Heights

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (2,449) Female 50.0% (2,447)

Population Density

1,292
people per km²
4,896 people · 3.8 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,220
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

New Zealand
2.3%
England
1.6%
Philippines
1.0%
India
0.5%
South Africa
0.3%
Netherlands
0.3%
Fiji
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Tagalog
0.3%
Afrikaans
0.3%
Spanish
0.3%
Mandarin
0.2%
Filipino
0.2%
Sinhalese
0.2%
Hindi
0.1%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
46.5%
English
41.9%
Irish
9.3%
Scottish
9.3%
Australian Aboriginal
8.8%
German
4.7%
Dutch
1.8%
Filipino
1.5%
New Zealander
1.3%
Italian
1.3%
Maori
0.8%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
37.7%
Anglican
21.3%
Catholic
19.9%
Not stated
7.3%
Uniting Church
3.7%
Baptist
1.7%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.6%
Christian (other)
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

9.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
43.3% 1,608
Separated
4.0% 148
Divorced
8.6% 319
Widowed
4.9% 180
Never married
39.2% 1,455

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
47.8%
Couple: no children
21.9%
One parent: children under 15
12.3%
Couple: no children under 15
12.1%
One parent: no children under 15
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
25.1%
2 persons
31.5%
3 persons
16.5%
4 persons
14.7%
5 persons
7.8%
6+ persons
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Singleton Heights

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,733 occupied private dwellings in Singleton Heights at the 2021 Census, 33.5% were rented, 24.3% owned outright and 40.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.8% 13 dwellings
Owned outright
24.3% 421 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
40.5% 701 dwellings
Rented
33.5% 581 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.2% 20 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
86.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
8.8%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.0%
2 bedrooms
11.6%
3 bedrooms
43.4%
4 bedrooms
37.8%
5 bedrooms
4.8%
6+ bedrooms
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.1%
$300-$449/mo
0.8%
$450-$599/mo
1.7%
$600-$799/mo
1.9%
$800-$999/mo
4.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
17.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
30.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
29.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
6.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.9%
1 vehicle
32.2%
2 vehicles
42.5%
3 vehicles
13.6%
4+ vehicles
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Singleton Heights

Employment

Employed full-time
42.4% 1,406 people
Employed part-time
20.5% 681 people
Unemployed
3.1% 102 people
Not in labour force
34.0% 1,128 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
25.1%
Professionals
16.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
16.1%
Community & Personal Service
12.7%
Clerical & Administrative
12.1%
Managers
7.0%
Labourers
6.5%
Sales Workers
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.7%
$1-$149/wk
0.9%
$150-$299/wk
1.3%
$300-$399/wk
1.9%
$400-$499/wk
6.1%
$500-$649/wk
4.0%
$650-$799/wk
5.3%
$800-$999/wk
5.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.4%
$4,000+/wk
11.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.9%
$1-$149/wk
4.3%
$150-$299/wk
6.1%
$300-$399/wk
3.6%
$400-$499/wk
3.6%
$500-$649/wk
2.6%
$650-$799/wk
9.2%
$800-$999/wk
10.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.5%
$3,500+/wk
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.4%
Did not go to work
18.0%
Car (passenger)
5.0%
Truck
1.1%
Walked only
0.6%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.4%
Other
0.3%
Bus
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
42.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
38.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.8%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
59.0%
Bachelor Degree
16.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.9%
Certificate I/II
4.3%
Postgraduate Degree
2.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
37.4%
Management & Commerce
19.1%
Society & Culture
10.4%
Health
9.1%
Education
7.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.5%
Architecture & Building
3.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.8%
Agriculture & Environment
1.6%
Creative Arts
1.5%
Information Technology
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
32.2%
Secondary: Government
21.7%
Vocational Education
12.2%
Pre-school
11.6%
Primary: Catholic
9.5%
Secondary: Catholic
5.5%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
86.5%
Has need for assistance
6.6%
Need for assistance not stated
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
577
Asthma
213
Arthritis
175
Diabetes
126
Lung condition
90
Heart disease
83
Cancer
61
Kidney disease
54
Stroke
44
Dementia
30

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.4% 428
Did not provide
87.6% 3,029

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
14.1% 492
Not a volunteer
85.9% 2,987

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.7% 24
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 3
Previously served
3.0% 103
Never served
96.3% 3,358

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
27.0%
1 child
13.3%
2 children
27.3%
3 children
19.6%
4 children
9.6%
5+ children
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
26
1961: 1970
16
1971: 1980
43
1981: 1990
40
1991: 2000
34
2001: 2010
112
2011: 2015
67
2016
10
2017
5
2018
16
2019
14
2020
11
2021
18

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

15.7%
moved in the last year
46.5%
moved in the last 5 years
4.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,810
Moved: same area (SA2)
356
Moved from NSW
265
Moved from overseas
43
Moved from QLD
15
Moved from TAS
9

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.3%
5: 14 hours
28.9%
15: 29 hours
13.2%
30+ hours
11.7%
Did not do domestic work
27.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
78.4%
Step family: no other children
12.1%
Blended family: no other children
8.0%
Intact family: other children present
1.0%
Other couple: children only
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Singleton Heights Crime Statistics

83 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
19
Other Against Property
15
Assault
14
Other Against Person
14
Property Damage
12
Sexual Offences
4
Weapons
3
Robbery
1
Drug Offences
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Income: $640/wk Rent: $303/wk $17/wk less rent

Suburbs near Singleton Heights

The closest suburb to Singleton Heights is Hunterview, 1.4 km away.

Hunterview
1.4 km away · income $972/wk · rent $398/wk
Singleton (NSW)
3.1 km away · income $736/wk · rent $300/wk
Wattle Ponds
3.4 km away · income $889/wk · rent $519/wk
Ravensworth (NSW)
14.6 km away · income $0/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Singleton Heights

What is the population of Singleton Heights NSW?

The population of Singleton Heights NSW is 4,896 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,292 people per km². Singleton Heights is ranked #1,605 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Singleton Heights?

The median personal income in Singleton Heights NSW is $796 per week, or $41,392 per year. The median household income is $1,925 per week. Family income is $2,220 per week. Singleton Heights is ranked #3,649 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Singleton Heights?

Median rent in Singleton Heights NSW is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Rent represents 16.6% of household income, which is considered affordable. Singleton Heights ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Singleton Heights?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Singleton Heights NSW is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Singleton Heights?

The median age in Singleton Heights NSW is 33 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Singleton Heights a good suburb to live in?

Singleton Heights is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 4,896. The median income is $796/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13565. All dollar figures in AUD.