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Singleton
17 km²
A much younger community than most similar areas, Singleton is a regional hub with a population of 14,229. It is a place of striking growth in wealth and a strong Indigenous presence, with 9.1% of residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. The area feels family-oriented, marked by a high proportion of children and a typical resident age of just 35. While the total population shrank by 16% since 2011, the community has become notably more affluent over the last decade.
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The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with children under 15 making up 21.7% of the people. This youthfulness is reflected in the typical age of 35 and a significant increase in de facto relationships, which now stand at 14.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia (85.8%), and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the state and national figures at 9.5%. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 90.7% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is 4.4%, which is far below the figures for New South Wales and Australia.
Christianity is the most common faith at 55.1%. People reporting no religion make up 37.1% of the population, a figure that rose 19 points since 2011.
Qualifications are mostly trade-based, with 48.2% of adults holding a Certificate III or IV. The proportion of residents with a bachelor degree or higher is 11.1%, which is far below the state average.
Incomes have risen sharply since 2011, and the typical family now earns $2,241 a week. This is much higher than in most similar areas, with 15.7% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 31.4% of people. Mental health conditions are also more frequent, reported by 11.0% of residents.
Unpaid care for children is very common here, with 31.4% of people providing this support, which is well above the national figure. Volunteers make up 13.8% of the community, down 7.5 points since 2011.
Families with children are the most common household type at 58.0%. About 27.1% of people live alone, and typical homes hold 2.5 people.
Large homes are the norm, with 82.3% having three or more bedrooms. While 83.0% of homes are separate houses, there has been a shift toward renting, which rose to 31.1% since 2011.
Cars are the primary way to get around, with 64.7% of people driving to work and very few using public transport. Only 5.0% of homes have no motor vehicle.
The area has seen high movement, with 44.6% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also rose to 15.0% since 2011.
Mining is a major employer, accounting for 23.2% of jobs. The area has a high proportion of people working or looking for work at 63.8%, with 62.5% employed full-time.
The area is somewhat walkable, with a score of 4.8. While most homes are near a park or public transport, far fewer are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services compared to the state average.