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Obanvale vs Singleton Heights
Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 2.9 km apart · Obanvale profile · Singleton Heights profile
Obanvale Singleton Heights
Singleton Heights and Obanvale are neighbouring areas in New South Wales, but they differ greatly in size and population. Singleton Heights is a residential area with 4,896 people, while Obanvale is sparsely populated with only 27 residents. There are stark differences in their social makeup: the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is far higher in Obanvale at 51.9% compared to 9.3% in Singleton Heights. Singleton Heights is also much younger and more family-oriented, with 24.1% of residents being children under 15, whereas Obanvale has no children in that age group.
Both areas share a similar distance to the city and have typical monthly home-loan payments of $1,733. However, the two places differ in their accessibility and health. Singleton Heights is mostly car-dependent but has better walkability and more public transport, while Obanvale is car-dependent and lacks these services. Health challenges are also more common in Obanvale, where the share of people with a mental health condition is far higher at 37.0% compared to 11.8% in Singleton Heights.
Where they differ most
Demographics & Identity
Population
in Obanvalein Singleton Heights
27
18th pct
4,896
86th pct
- First area, 2016: 17
- First area, 2021: 27
- Second area, 2011: 4,667
- Second area, 2016: 4,693
- Second area, 2021: 4,896
Median age
in Obanvalein Singleton Heights
37 yrs
20th pct
33 yrs
11th pct
- First area, 2016: 35 yrs
- First area, 2021: 37 yrs
- Second area, 2011: 31 yrs
- Second area, 2016: 33 yrs
- Second area, 2021: 33 yrs
Age structure
0.0%
Young adults (25–44)
+30.1 pts ▸
30.1%
0.0%
Children (0–14)
+24.1 pts ▸
24.1%
11.1%
Older adults (45–64)
+10.6 pts ▸
21.7%
18.5%
Youth (15–24)
◂ +6.9 pts
11.6%
18.5%
Seniors (65+)
◂ +6.3 pts
12.2%
Marital status
46.2%
Never married
◂ +7.0 pts
39.2%
34.6%
Married
+8.7 pts ▸
43.3%
19.2%
Divorced
◂ +10.6 pts
8.6%
0.0%
Widowed
+4.8 pts ▸
4.8%
0.0%
Separated
+4.0 pts ▸
4.0%
Age & sex structure
Obanvale
Singleton Heights
Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.
- 85+ in Obanvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Singleton Heights: 0.6% males, 1.2% females
- 80–84 in Obanvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Singleton Heights: 0.7% males, 0.6% females
- 75–79 in Obanvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Singleton Heights: 1.1% males, 1.4% females
- 70–74 in Obanvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Singleton Heights: 1.4% males, 1.9% females
- 65–69 in Obanvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Singleton Heights: 1.7% males, 1.9% females
- 60–64 in Obanvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Singleton Heights: 2.5% males, 2.6% females
- 55–59 in Obanvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Singleton Heights: 2.5% males, 2.6% females
- 50–54 in Obanvale: 20.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Singleton Heights: 2.9% males, 2.9% females
- 45–49 in Obanvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Singleton Heights: 2.7% males, 2.9% females
- 40–44 in Obanvale: 20.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Singleton Heights: 3.1% males, 2.9% females
- 35–39 in Obanvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Singleton Heights: 3.2% males, 3.4% females
- 30–34 in Obanvale: 26.7% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Singleton Heights: 4.4% males, 4.3% females
- 25–29 in Obanvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Singleton Heights: 4.3% males, 4.2% females
- 20–24 in Obanvale: 33.3% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Singleton Heights: 3.0% males, 2.6% females
- 15–19 in Obanvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Singleton Heights: 3.3% males, 2.8% females
- 10–14 in Obanvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Singleton Heights: 3.9% males, 4.1% females
- 5–9 in Obanvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Singleton Heights: 4.6% males, 4.1% females
- 0–4 in Obanvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Singleton Heights: 4.1% males, 3.5% females
Ancestry & Birthplace
Country of birth
74.1%
Australia
+11.1 pts ▸
85.2%
0.0%
New Zealand
+2.3 pts ▸
2.3%
0.0%
England
+1.6 pts ▸
1.6%
0.0%
Philippines
+1.0 pts ▸
1.0%
0.0%
India
+0.5 pts ▸
0.5%
0.0%
South Africa
+0.3 pts ▸
0.3%
0.0%
China
+0.2 pts ▸
0.2%
0.0%
Vietnam
+0.1 pts ▸
0.1%
0.0%
Nepal
even
0.0%
0.0%
Italy
even
0.0%
Ancestry
48.1%
Australian
◂ +1.6 pts
46.5%
14.8%
English
+27.0 pts ▸
41.9%
0.0%
Irish
+9.3 pts ▸
9.3%
0.0%
Scottish
+9.3 pts ▸
9.3%
0.0%
German
+4.7 pts ▸
4.7%
0.0%
Dutch
+1.8 pts ▸
1.8%
0.0%
Filipino
+1.5 pts ▸
1.5%
0.0%
Italian
+1.3 pts ▸
1.3%
0.0%
Indian
+0.6 pts ▸
0.6%
0.0%
Chinese
+0.4 pts ▸
0.4%
0.0%
Greek
+0.3 pts ▸
0.3%
0.0%
Vietnamese
+0.1 pts ▸
0.1%
Language
Language used at home
81.5%
English only
+9.3 pts ▸
90.8%
0.0%
Tagalog
+0.3 pts ▸
0.3%
0.0%
Mandarin
+0.2 pts ▸
0.2%
0.0%
Punjabi
+0.1 pts ▸
0.1%
0.0%
Hindi
+0.1 pts ▸
0.1%
0.0%
Vietnamese
+0.1 pts ▸
0.1%
0.0%
Greek
+0.1 pts ▸
0.1%
0.0%
Arabic
even
0.0%
0.0%
Cantonese
even
0.0%
0.0%
Italian
even
0.0%
Religion
Religious affiliation
55.6%
Christianity
◂ +2.6 pts
53.0%
25.9%
No religion
+12.2 pts ▸
38.2%
25.9%
Not stated
◂ +18.6 pts
7.3%
0.0%
Other religions
+0.5 pts ▸
0.5%
0.0%
Hinduism
+0.4 pts ▸
0.4%
0.0%
Buddhism
+0.4 pts ▸
0.4%
0.0%
Islam
+0.2 pts ▸
0.2%
0.0%
Judaism
even
0.0%
Education & Qualifications
Highest year of school
36.8%
Year 12
+0.8 pts ▸
37.6%
15.8%
Year 10
+18.5 pts ▸
34.3%
15.8%
Year 9 or below
◂ +3.9 pts
11.9%
0.0%
Year 11
+9.4 pts ▸
9.4%
Highest qualification level
30.0%
Certificate III / IV
+18.1 pts ▸
48.1%
25.0%
Advanced diploma / diploma
◂ +12.2 pts
12.8%
0.0%
Bachelor degree
+12.8 pts ▸
12.8%
0.0%
Certificate I / II
+3.5 pts ▸
3.5%
0.0%
Postgraduate degree
+2.3 pts ▸
2.3%
0.0%
Graduate diploma / certificate
+1.6 pts ▸
1.6%
Field of qualification
0.0%
Engineering & related
+29.9 pts ▸
29.9%
0.0%
Management & commerce
+16.3 pts ▸
16.3%
15.0%
Society & culture
◂ +5.5 pts
9.5%
0.0%
Health
+8.0 pts ▸
8.0%
0.0%
Education
+6.5 pts ▸
6.5%
0.0%
Food, hospitality & personal services
+6.1 pts ▸
6.1%
0.0%
Architecture & building
+3.0 pts ▸
3.0%
0.0%
Creative arts
+1.5 pts ▸
1.5%
0.0%
Information technology
+1.4 pts ▸
1.4%
0.0%
Agriculture & environment
+1.4 pts ▸
1.4%
0.0%
Natural & physical sciences
+1.0 pts ▸
1.0%
Income
Personal income
in Obanvalein Singleton Heights
$575
21st pct
$796
58th pct
- First area, 2016: $374
- First area, 2021: $575
- Second area, 2011: $632
- Second area, 2016: $670
- Second area, 2021: $796
Household income
in Obanvalein Singleton Heights
$2,750
93rd pct
$1,925
72nd pct
- First area, 2016: $1,274
- First area, 2021: $2,750
- Second area, 2011: $1,657
- Second area, 2016: $1,597
- Second area, 2021: $1,925
Family income
in Obanvalein Singleton Heights
$2,499
81st pct
$2,220
70th pct
- First area, 2016: $1,625
- First area, 2021: $2,499
- Second area, 2011: $1,869
- Second area, 2016: $1,897
- Second area, 2021: $2,220
Household income distribution
0.0%
$1,500–$2,999
+33.5 pts ▸
33.5%
0.0%
$650–$1,499
+22.6 pts ▸
22.6%
0.0%
Under $650
+14.8 pts ▸
14.8%
0.0%
$3,000–$3,999
+11.9 pts ▸
11.9%
0.0%
$4,000 or more
+10.4 pts ▸
10.4%
Personal income distribution
15.4%
Under $650
+24.0 pts ▸
39.4%
15.4%
$650–$1,499
+13.4 pts ▸
28.8%
0.0%
$1,500–$2,999
+19.9 pts ▸
19.9%
0.0%
$3,000 or more
+5.1 pts ▸
5.1%
Health & Disability
Long-term health conditions reported
37.0%
Mental health
◂ +25.3 pts
11.8%
25.9%
Asthma
◂ +15.2 pts
10.7%
11.1%
Other condition
◂ +2.1 pts
9.0%
0.0%
Arthritis
+9.7 pts ▸
9.7%
0.0%
Diabetes
+4.8 pts ▸
4.8%
0.0%
Heart disease
+3.3 pts ▸
3.3%
0.0%
Cancer
+2.5 pts ▸
2.5%
0.0%
Lung condition
+1.9 pts ▸
1.9%
0.0%
Dementia
+1.3 pts ▸
1.3%
0.0%
Stroke
+0.9 pts ▸
0.9%
Number of long-term health conditions
33.3%
None
+26.2 pts ▸
59.6%
33.3%
One condition
◂ +13.3 pts
20.0%
0.0%
Two conditions
+6.4 pts ▸
6.4%
0.0%
Three or more
+4.2 pts ▸
4.2%
Community Participation
First Nations
Family & Households
Household size
in Obanvalein Singleton Heights
2.9
81st pct
2.6
57th pct
- First area, 2016: 2.0
- First area, 2021: 2.9
- Second area, 2011: 2.7
- Second area, 2016: 2.6
- Second area, 2021: 2.6
Family composition
37.5%
Couples with children
+21.8 pts ▸
59.3%
37.5%
Couples without children
◂ +15.8 pts
21.7%
0.0%
One-parent families
+18.0 pts ▸
18.0%
0.0%
Other families
+0.9 pts ▸
0.9%
Household size
50.0%
2 people
◂ +18.7 pts
31.3%
0.0%
1 person
+25.0 pts ▸
25.0%
0.0%
3 people
+16.4 pts ▸
16.4%
0.0%
4 people
+14.6 pts ▸
14.6%
0.0%
5 people
+7.7 pts ▸
7.7%
0.0%
6 or more
+4.6 pts ▸
4.6%
Housing & Dwellings
$458
89th pct
$320
63rd pct
- First area, 2021: $458
- Second area, 2011: $280
- Second area, 2016: $280
- Second area, 2021: $320
Mortgage
in Obanvalein Singleton Heights
$1,733
57th pct
$1,733
57th pct
- First area, 2021: $1,733
- Second area, 2011: $1,820
- Second area, 2016: $1,750
- Second area, 2021: $1,733
People / bedroom
in Obanvalein Singleton Heights
0.70
14th pct
0.80
43rd pct
- First area, 2021: 0.70
- Second area, 2011: 1.10
- Second area, 2016: 0.80
- Second area, 2021: 0.80
How homes are owned or rented
62.5%
Owned with a mortgage
◂ +22.0 pts
40.5%
37.5%
Owned outright
◂ +13.2 pts
24.3%
0.0%
Rented
+33.5 pts ▸
33.5%
0.0%
Not stated
+1.2 pts ▸
1.2%
0.0%
Other tenure
+0.8 pts ▸
0.8%
Types of homes
100.0%
Separate house
◂ +17.1 pts
82.9%
0.0%
Townhouse / semi-detached
+12.8 pts ▸
12.8%
0.0%
Flat or apartment
+4.3 pts ▸
4.3%
0.0%
Other dwelling
even
0.0%
Bedrooms per home
0.0%
3 bedrooms
+42.6 pts ▸
42.6%
0.0%
4 bedrooms
+37.2 pts ▸
37.2%
0.0%
2 bedrooms
+11.4 pts ▸
11.4%
0.0%
5 or more
+6.0 pts ▸
6.0%
0.0%
1 bedroom
+1.0 pts ▸
1.0%
0.0%
Studio / none
even
0.0%
Monthly mortgage distribution
0.0%
$1,000–$1,799
+43.2 pts ▸
43.2%
0.0%
$1,800–$2,999
+32.4 pts ▸
32.4%
0.0%
Under $1,000
+11.3 pts ▸
11.3%
0.0%
$3,000 or more
+5.6 pts ▸
5.6%
Transport & Vehicles
How people get to work
75.0%
Car (driver)
◂ +8.4 pts
66.6%
50.0%
Worked at home
◂ +41.2 pts
8.8%
25.0%
Car (passenger)
◂ +20.5 pts
4.5%
0.0%
Walked
+0.5 pts ▸
0.5%
0.0%
Bus
+0.2 pts ▸
0.2%
0.0%
Train
even
0.0%
0.0%
Bicycle
even
0.0%
Motor vehicles per home
62.5%
2 vehicles
◂ +20.1 pts
42.4%
37.5%
4 or more
◂ +29.6 pts
7.9%
0.0%
1 vehicle
+32.1 pts ▸
32.1%
0.0%
3 vehicles
+13.6 pts ▸
13.6%
0.0%
No vehicle
+3.9 pts ▸
3.9%
Migration & Movement
Jobs & Industry
Industries people work in
33.3%
Mining
◂ +9.1 pts
24.3%
0.0%
Health care & social assistance
+9.8 pts ▸
9.8%
0.0%
Retail trade
+8.9 pts ▸
8.9%
0.0%
Construction
+7.4 pts ▸
7.4%
0.0%
Accommodation & food
+6.9 pts ▸
6.9%
0.0%
Administrative & support
+5.3 pts ▸
5.3%
0.0%
Education & training
+5.0 pts ▸
5.0%
0.0%
Manufacturing
+4.9 pts ▸
4.9%
0.0%
Other services
+4.1 pts ▸
4.1%
0.0%
Public administration & safety
+3.8 pts ▸
3.8%
0.0%
Wholesale trade
+3.0 pts ▸
3.0%
0.0%
Transport & warehousing
+2.9 pts ▸
2.9%
Occupations people work in
41.7%
Technicians & trades
◂ +23.0 pts
18.7%
33.3%
Sales workers
◂ +24.3 pts
9.1%
0.0%
Machinery operators & drivers
+18.6 pts ▸
18.6%
0.0%
Clerical & administrative
+11.5 pts ▸
11.5%
0.0%
Community & personal service
+11.4 pts ▸
11.4%
0.0%
Professionals
+11.2 pts ▸
11.2%
0.0%
Labourers
+11.1 pts ▸
11.1%
0.0%
Managers
+6.2 pts ▸
6.2%
Walkability
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Obanvale vs Singleton Heights [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL13077/obanvale/vs/SAL13565/singleton-heights