Singleton

The area has a significant First Nations population at 9.6%, which is well above the state and national figures. The typical resident is 40 years old, and there is a higher than usual proportion of people in de facto relationships.

The community is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry, with 85.9% of people born in Australia. This means the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the state and national averages.

English is the main language for 90.5% of the population. This is consistent with the low number of people born overseas, though a small number of residents speak languages such as Tagalog and Vietnamese.

Christianity remains the most common faith at 54.5%, while 37% of people report having no religion, a figure that is a little below the national average.

Qualifications are largely trade-based, with 46.1% of people holding a Certificate III or IV. The proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the state and national figures.

Weekly family incomes are around $2,076, which is about the same as the national figure. Notably, 13.6% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.5% of people living with a long-term health condition and 11.5% reporting a mental health condition.

A higher than usual 3.4% of residents have served in the Defence Force. Unpaid care and volunteering rates are generally around the middle for areas of this level.

The First Nations community is large and notably young, with a typical age of 21. However, unemployment is higher than average at 13.3% and Year 12 completion is well below the national rate.

Household structures are diverse, with a much higher than usual 33.1% of people living alone. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most other areas.

Separate houses are very common, making up 83.3% of homes. Renting is more frequent than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly rent of $300, which is well below the state average.

Most people drive to work, and only 0.2% use public transport for their commute. While 100% of homes are within a short walk of a stop, working from home is far less common than the national figure.

The area has seen significant movement, with 18.3% of residents arriving from overseas recently, a figure well above the state and national averages.

The local economy is heavily tied to the mining industry, where 20.8% of the workforce is employed. Technicians and tradespeople make up the largest group of occupations.

Singleton is very walkable, with a score of 7.3. Every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and public transport, and over 80% are close to groceries and health services.