NSW · Singleton Council
Hunterview, 2330
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Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Hunterview anchors everyday life in Singleton, a regional mid-sized suburb with its own identity and rhythm. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. Young professionals and new households shape much of the local mix, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
Weekends tend to revolve around local favourites: a café, a market run, a walk through town. Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible.
Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in housing affordability and growth momentum. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 3,113
- Median age
- 31
- Median household income / week
- $2,379
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 54 of 1,123
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,894
- Employment rate
- 71.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 52 / 128 / 24
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.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $465
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $620
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $605
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 134
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
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 227
- Against the person
- 76
- Against property
- 94
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 72.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 41 residents
- State safety percentile
- 51th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -5.6%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order101
- Domestic Violence Related Assault147
- Fraud106
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment179
- Malicious Damage To Property156
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
Public transport
51 public transport stops in this suburb
- Acacia Cct At Casey Dr
- Allan Bull Reserve, Acacia Cct
- Polo Av At Benjamin Cct
- Wattle Ponds Rd At Glass Pde
- Wattle Ponds Rd At Pioneer Rd
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)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
169 planning-related records
2026· 25 proposals
June 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure66 DIMMOCK STREET HUNTERVIEW 2330Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool15 MOXHAM STREET HUNTERVIEW 2330Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure4 ASQUITH AVENUE HUNTERVIEW 2330Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure56 DIMMOCK STREET HUNTERVIEW 2330Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool17 MOXHAM STREET HUNTERVIEW 2330Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool8 RIVERVIEW CLOSE HUNTERVIEW 2330Determined
- Subdivision133 PIONEER ROAD HUNTERVIEW 2330Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13 ROURKE STREET HUNTERVIEW 2330Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure17 MOXHAM STREET HUNTERVIEW 2330Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure32 PIONEER ROAD HUNTERVIEW 2330Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)7 ROURKE STREET HUNTERVIEW 2330Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 ROURKE STREET HUNTERVIEW 2330Determined
April 2026
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)11 CHEAL STREET HUNTERVIEW 2330Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport5 DIMMOCK STREET HUNTERVIEW 2330Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure4 ASQUITH AVENUE HUNTERVIEW 2330Determined
March 2026
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)7 ROURKE STREET HUNTERVIEW 2330Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)5 ROURKE STREET HUNTERVIEW 2330Determined
- Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support10 MOXHAM STREET HUNTERVIEW 2330Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure18 CHEAL STREET HUNTERVIEW 2330Determined
February 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure8 RIVERVIEW CLOSE HUNTERVIEW 2330Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport6 AUTUMN CLOSE HUNTERVIEW 2330Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development6 ROURKE STREET HUNTERVIEW 2330Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development4 ROURKE STREET HUNTERVIEW 2330Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Landscaping structures39 DIMMOCK STREET HUNTERVIEW 2330Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure14 MOXHAM STREET HUNTERVIEW 2330Determined
2025· 15 proposals
December 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support70 DIMMOCK STREET HUNTERVIEW 2330Determined
November 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure3 RIVERVIEW CLOSE HUNTERVIEW 2330Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation17 MOXHAM STREET HUNTERVIEW 2330Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development82 DIMMOCK STREET HUNTERVIEW 2330Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation15 MOXHAM STREET HUNTERVIEW 2330Determined
- Subdivision168 PIONEER ROAD HUNTERVIEW 2330Determined
- Subdivision168 PIONEER ROAD HUNTERVIEW 2330Determined
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support1 CHEAL STREET HUNTERVIEW 2330Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation5 MOXHAM STREET HUNTERVIEW 2330Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5 CHEAL STREET HUNTERVIEW 2330Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool48 WILKINSON BOULEVARD HUNTERVIEW 2330Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)5 JASON CLOSE HUNTERVIEW 2330Determined
- Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support76 DIMMOCK STREET HUNTERVIEW 2330Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support66 DIMMOCK STREET HUNTERVIEW 2330Determined
- Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support19 MOXHAM STREET HUNTERVIEW 2330Under Assessment
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)
Amenities
26 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Acacia Cct at Casey DrBus stop
- Acacia Cct opp Burbank CresBus stop
- Acacia Circuit before Bridgman RoadBus stop
- Acacia Circuit opposite Casey DriveBus stop
- Allan Bull Reserve, Acacia CctBus stop
- Burbank Cres at Acacia CctBus stop
- Burbank Cres at Asquith AvBus stop
- Bus stop
- Casey Dr at Dominion Av (Hail and Ride)Bus stop
- Casey Dr at Wilkinson Bvd (Hail and Ride)Bus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
4 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Alan Bull ReservePark
- Earribee ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- 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
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 7
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 55.6/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 20% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1300th in Australia
- State rank
- 427th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #14 among Country & regional · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #76 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Acacia Cct at Casey Dramenitiesbus_stop
- Acacia Cct opp Burbank Cresamenitiesbus_stop
- Acacia Circuit before Bridgman Roadamenitiesbus_stop
- Acacia Circuit opposite Casey Driveamenitiesbus_stop
- Allan Bull Reserve, Acacia Cctamenitiesbus_stop
- Burbank Cres at Acacia Cctamenitiesbus_stop
- Burbank Cres at Asquith Avamenitiesbus_stop
- Bus stopamenitiesbus_stop
- Casey Dr at Dominion Av (Hail and Ride)amenitiesbus_stop
- Casey Dr at Wilkinson Bvd (Hail and Ride)amenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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Comparable suburbs
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