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Singleton
4,893 km²
A high proportion of First Nations people defines Singleton, where 8.3% of the population identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. This is a relatively young community, with the typical resident aged 37 and a higher-than-average share of children. The area is noticeably prosperous, with typical family incomes well above the national figure. This financial strength is linked to a robust job market, particularly in the mining industry.
Household incomes here are high, yet Singleton's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.
Singleton has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The population has grown by 8.3% since 2011 to reach 24,577 people. It is younger than most similar areas, and the First Nations population has risen 4.6 points over the last decade.
The community is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry, with 85.4% of residents born in Australia. This means the share of overseas-born residents is far below the state and national figures.
English is the primary language for 90.6% of people. Only 3.4% use another language at home, which is far lower than the national average of 22.3%.
Most residents identify as Christian, though those with no religion now make up 35.5% of the population. This figure has risen 20 points since 2011.
Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 11.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, Year 12 completion rose 5.3 points since 2011.
The area is quite wealthy, with a typical family income of $2,315 a week. This is higher than the national figure, and 26.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
Mental health conditions are reported more often here than in most areas, at 9.6%. About 29.4% of residents live with a long-term health condition.
Family care is a priority here, as the share of people caring for children unpaid is much higher than the national average. Additionally, 5.5% of residents have served in the Defence Force.
The First Nations community is younger than the national average, with a typical age of 21. They also fare better financially than those in most other areas, with a typical personal income of $684.
Families tend to be larger here, with 2.7 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 60.9% of households.
The housing stock is dominated by separate houses, with 85% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is less common here than in the rest of the state.
Car dependence is very high, with 60.3% of people driving to work and only 0.2% using public transport. Only 3.6% of homes do not have a motor vehicle.
The area has seen significant movement, with 40.9% of residents moving house in the last five years. However, arrivals from overseas have fallen since 2011.
Mining is a major employer for 21.6% of the workforce. The area has a high rate of full-time employment and an unemployment rate that is lower than the national figure.
Residents have very high access to money and resources, ranking in the top 10% of similar areas. The population has grown by 4.5% since the last census.
The area receives significantly more rainfall than the New South Wales average, with 924mm annually. Temperatures are typical for the region.
Overall crime is lower than in most areas, and the crime rate has fallen by 12.8% over five years. However, motor vehicle theft and property damage are higher than usual.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.9. Most homes are far from groceries, health services, and schools, falling well below state levels.