Singleton

The community is much younger than most areas, with children under 15 making up 24.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. Seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in the rest of the state.

While 24.5% of residents were born overseas—much higher than in most similar areas—this is still well below the Western Australian average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language here, with 92.1% of people using it at home. This is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.

A large majority of residents report no religion at 55.1%, a figure that is far above both the state and national averages.

About 53.3% of residents completed Year 12, which is higher than most similar areas but still well below the state average. Qualifications are most common in engineering, management, and education.

Incomes are high in Singleton, where 27.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, well above the national figure. Typical weekly household income is $2,180, which is a little above the national average.

Residents are generally healthy, with fewer people needing help with daily activities or living with long-term health conditions than in most areas. However, mental health conditions are slightly more common here than the national average.

Caring for children is a major part of local life, with 36.6% of people providing unpaid childcare—among the highest rates for this level. Additionally, there is a higher-than-usual number of former Defence Force members.

First Nations residents in Singleton have a typical personal income of $725, which is well above the state and national figures. This group is also noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 21.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area and the fact that 62.6% of families are couples with children.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 99.6% of homes being detached. Nearly all homes have three or more bedrooms, though the typical monthly mortgage payment of $1,950 is higher than in most areas.

Most people drive to work, but the area has more public transport stops than most similar places. Despite this, only 6.6% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.

The area has seen a fair amount of movement, with 35.6% of residents moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 5.6% of the population.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. Common local industries include construction, education, and health care.

Most residents can easily walk to a park or a grocery store, but very few have health services within a 15-minute walk. The area is considered somewhat walkable overall.