Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 27° / 18°
- Rainfall
- 295 mm · ~37 rainy days
NSW · Singleton Council
Dalwood, 2335
Population
111
Median age
39
Median income
$2,625/wk
Employed
69.4%
Languages at home
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
Dalwood is a residential smaller community in Singleton with a familiar suburban feel. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
Schools and education options in the area make family routines easier to manage. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.
Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
Living here
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $500
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $710
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $700
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 131
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Population
- Population
- 111
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $2,625
- Dwelling vacancy
- 12.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 4 of 32
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,000
- Employment rate
- 69.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Community & culture
6.5% born overseas
- Language at home
- 105 English only · 0 other
- Non-English at home
- 0%
- Born overseas
- 7 (6.5%)
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- 10 (9%)
- Australian citizens
- 108
2021 Census — languages spoken at home, birthplace, and Indigenous status (usual residence).
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 8
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 4
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 72.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 56 residents
- State safety percentile
- 50.6th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +14.6%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault62
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment48
- Malicious Damage To Property73
- Motor Vehicle Theft43
- Steal From Retail Store38
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 6
- Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
- 930
- Australian Christian College - SingletonCombined
- King Street Public SchoolPrimary
- Mount Pleasant Public SchoolPrimary
- Singleton High SchoolSecondary
- Singleton Public SchoolPrimary
- St Catherine's Catholic CollegeCombined
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
4 public transport stops in this suburb
- Dalwood Rd At Fernhill Rd (Hail And Ride)
- Dalwood Rd At Fernhill Rd (Hail And Ride)
- Fernhill Rd Opp 167
- Fernhill Rd Opp 167
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Amenities
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 swimming pools
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 6/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Sport & outdoors(1)
- Swimming pool
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived from OpenStreetMap & Census) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 366 mm · ~46 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 272 mm · ~34 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 230 mm · ~29 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Period: seasonal · Updated on site · Static grid from WorldClim monthly averages
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
295 planning-related records
2026· 20 proposals
June 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure36 ARDERSIER DRIVE SINGLETON 2330Under Assessment
May 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure39 ARDERSIER DRIVE SINGLETON 2330Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Group home (transitional); Non-standard Housing; Residential Accommodation17 GEORGE STREET SINGLETON 2330Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool39 ARDERSIER DRIVE SINGLETON 2330Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure15 COLLETT AVENUE SINGLETON 2330Under Assessment
April 2026
- Subdivision104 GEORGE STREET SINGLETON 2330Under Assessment
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure74-76 JOHN STREET SINGLETON 2330Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation35 BOONAL STREET SINGLETON 2330Determined
March 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool41 DANGAR ROAD SINGLETON 2330Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure3 CURTIS STREET SINGLETON 2330Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure12 ELIZABETH STREET SINGLETON 2330Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure43 GREENWOOD AVENUE SINGLETON 2330Determined
- Subdivision6 PATRICK STREET SINGLETON 2330Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure4B DANGAR ROAD SINGLETON 2330Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure4A DANGAR ROAD SINGLETON 2330Determined
- Small bar; Food and drink premise; Hours of operation and trading208 JOHN STREET SINGLETON 2330Determined
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure25 GAS STREET SINGLETON 2330Determined
- Subdivision25 KELSO STREET SINGLETON 2330Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure20A ARGYLE STREET SINGLETON 2330Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Business identification sign42 BATHURST STREET SINGLETON 2330Determined
2025· 20 proposals
December 2025
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport2 SEARL CLOSE SINGLETON 2330Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation9 FITZ STREET SINGLETON 2330Withdrawn
- Educational establishment; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; School34-38 QUEEN STREET SINGLETON 2330Determined
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)21 MAITLAND ROAD SINGLETON 2330Additional Information Requested
November 2025
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure29 PITT STREET SINGLETON 2330Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure68 YORK STREET SINGLETON 2330Determined
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure12 PATRICK STREET SINGLETON 2330Determined
October 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure21 COLLETT AVENUE SINGLETON 2330Determined
- Medical centre; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia157 JOHN STREET SINGLETON 2330Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure10 FREDERICK STREET SINGLETON 2330Determined
- Business premises; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia84 JOHN STREET SINGLETON 2330Determined
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool11 PATRICK STREET SINGLETON 2330Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure10 GREENWOOD AVENUE SINGLETON 2330Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure16 PITT STREET SINGLETON 2330Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Health services facility143-145 JOHN STREET SINGLETON 2330Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)48 GREENWOOD AVENUE SINGLETON 2330Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool26 DOYLE STREET SINGLETON 2330Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered club55 CASTLEREAGH STREET SINGLETON 2330Determined
- Centre-based child care; Hours of operation and trading188 JOHN STREET SINGLETON 2330Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool97 GEORGE STREET SINGLETON 2330Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Dalwood House and surrounds of Wyndham EstateDalwood Road, BranxtonSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Recent changes
- Swimming poolamenitiesswimming_pool
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime62
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime48
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime73
- Motor Vehicle Theftcrime43
- Steal From Retail Storecrime38
- Dalwood Rd At Fernhill Rd (Hail And Ride)transport
- Dalwood Rd At Fernhill Rd (Hail And Ride)transport
- Fernhill Rd Opp 167transport
- Fernhill Rd Opp 167transport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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