Community Profile
The Singleton local government area is home to 25,332 people (ABS, Census 2021) and has a growing population, with REMPLAN data showing a 0.8% per annum growth rate. It is forecasted that by the year 2036, Singleton will have a resident population of 27,315.
The median age is 37. Data shows 8.3% of the population identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
Singleton is home to a diverse mix of commerce and industry, including agriculture, vineyards, tourism, defence and retail; however, light and heavy industry, power generation and particularly coal mining are the dominant economic drivers.
The LGA boasts a commanding natural environment with 40 percent of its area made up of the world heritage-listed Wollemi, Yengo and Mount Royal National Parks.
It was at Whittingham that the first European exploration party came upon the Hunter River and extolled the virtues of land “as fine as imagination … can form”, literally sowing the seeds of agriculture and enterprise to help the fledging colony of New South Wales to prosper. Today, Singleton’s abundance of natural resources continues to help support the State’s economy.
The Singleton LGA and wider Hunter Region are entering a new and exciting era with a growing population, greater economic evolution and expanding global gateways to the rest of the world.
With modern conveniences, state-of-the art facilities and infrastructure offered with a country lifestyle, as well as a doorstep to a world-class university, cutting edge hospitals and national sports and cultural events, Singleton continues to expand its status as a leading regional economy with exceptional liveability.
Further information on the Singleton community is available to view in the Singleton Community Profile, which contains demographic insights for Singleton.
Developed by REMPLAN, the Community Profile is designed to inform community groups, investors, business, students and the general public. To achieve this, the Profile is formatted to present the data in simple, clear tables and charts with concise factual commentary.