Singleton Heights

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with children under 15 making up 24.1% of the population. It also has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas at 9.3%.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 85.2% of residents born here. This results in a much lower percentage of overseas-born residents (8.8%) compared to New South Wales.

English is the primary language for 90.8% of the population. Only 3.1% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

About 38.2% of people report no religion, a figure that is about the same as the national average and well above the New South Wales figure.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 37.6% of residents completing Year 12. The typical qualification is a Certificate III or IV, and only 9.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical family incomes are higher than most similar areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,925. This is a little above the national figure, and 15.6% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.8% of residents. Long-term health conditions are also more frequent than the state average, at 30.6%.

Unpaid childcare is a significant part of local life, with 33% of people caring for children, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community is among the largest for this level of area, with a typical age of 20. Unemployment for this group is 8.3%, which is well below the national figure.

Families with children make up 59.3% of households, and one-parent families are much more common than in most areas. This helps explain why the typical home holds 2.6 people.

Large homes are the norm, with 85.8% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common than in most similar areas, while only 24.3% of homes are owned outright.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 66.6% of workers drive to work and very few use public transport. Working from home is far less common here than across the state.

The community has seen significant movement, with 43.5% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a much higher proportion than in most similar areas.

Mining is a major local industry, employing 24.3% of the workforce. Full-time employment is higher than most areas, with 62.6% of the population working full-time.

While almost everyone lives within a short walk of a park, the area is mostly car-dependent. No one can walk to groceries or health services within 15 minutes.