NSW · Singleton Council
Singleton Heights, 2330
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- High desirability
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
Singleton Heights is a hillside mid-sized suburb in Singleton, with elevated streets and a greener, quieter pace. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. Fresh country air and elevated outlooks are part of the appeal up here among the hills.
The community skews younger, with family life visible on every street. Weekends tend to revolve around local favourites: a café, a market run, a walk through town. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.
Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward. Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state.
The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and schools and education against similar regional towns, even with housing affordability and parks and green space holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 4,896
- Median age
- 33
- Median household income / week
- $1,925
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 107 of 1,840
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 60.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 148 / 221 / 74
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)
- 358
- Against the person
- 119
- Against property
- 147
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 73.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 41 residents
- State safety percentile
- 51.3th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -5.3%
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 920
- Singleton Heights Public SchoolPrimary
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
64 public transport stops in this suburb
- Blaxland Av Opp Northcott Av
- Blaxland Av Opp Singleton Heights Public School
- Blaxland Av Opp Uniting Elizabeth Gates Singleton
- Gowrie Park, White Av
- Nicholas Conoly Dr Opp Dargin Cl (Hail And Ride)
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).
146 planning-related records
2026· 6 proposals
May 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure158 GARDNER CIRCUIT SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure31 NORTHCOTT AVENUE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
- Subdivision16 FRANCIS PLACE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
April 2026
- Subdivision263 BRIDGMAN ROAD SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah53 LACHLAN AVENUE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
March 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development91 GARDNER CIRCUIT SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
2025· 34 proposals
December 2025
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)149 GARDNER CIRCUIT SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure22 FRANCIS PLACE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool31 ROBINSON WAY SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)10 FRANCIS PLACE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
November 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure7 PARTRIDGE PLACE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
October 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure5 RHODES PLACE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care149 BRIDGMAN ROAD SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 RHODES PLACE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)7 FRANCIS PLACE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool9 JAMES COOK AVENUE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure3 CLARA PLACE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
September 2025
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)149 GARDNER CIRCUIT SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
- Home business; Hours of operation and trading49 GARDNER CIRCUIT SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)38A FALKINER CRESCENT SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
August 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool12 EGGLETON CLOSE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
- Subdivision186 GARDNER CIRCUIT SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation24 FRANCIS PLACE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure207 BRIDGMAN ROAD SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support19 FRANCIS PLACE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure38 WILLCOX AVENUE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
May 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Carport2 JAMES COOK AVENUE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
- Dwelling house; Subdivision38A FALKINER CRESCENT SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Withdrawn
- Shed; Erection of a new structure151 GARDNER CIRCUIT SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure14 BEH CLOSE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space9 Rhodes Place Singleton HeightsDetermined
- Residential care facility; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure128 BLAXLAND AVENUE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)8 CLARA PLACE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool2 DARGIN CLOSE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
April 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah61 LAWSON AVENUE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)7 FRANCIS PLACE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
March 2025
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)10 FRANCIS PLACE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool37 PARTRIDGE PLACE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool7 MERCY CLOSE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 2330Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation24 FRANCIS PLACE SINGLETON HEIGHTS 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)
Amenities
39 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
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- Blaxland Av opp Alroy ParkBus stop
- Blaxland Av opp Northcott AvBus stop
- Blaxland Av opp YMCA Sports CentreBus stop
- Blaxland Avenue at Bridgman RoadBus stop
- Blaxland Avenue opposite Singleton Heights Public SchoolBus stop
- Bower Pde at Richards Av (Hail and Ride)Bus stop
- Cunningham Parade before Forest Avenue (Hail and Ride)Bus stop
- Cunningham Pde after Wakehurst Cres (Hail and Ride)Bus stop
- D'Arbon Av opp Cunningham Pde (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
9 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Alroy ParkPark
- Bligh ParkPark
- Gowrie ParkPark
- James White ParkPark
- Nolan ParkPark
- Nowlan ParkPark
- Orana ParkPark
- Robinson ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
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
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Singleton Heights Preschoolkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
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)
- 15
- Parks (OSM)
- 11
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
- 47.9/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 30% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2021st in Australia
- State rank
- 640th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #30 among Country & regional · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #139 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
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- Blaxland Av opp Alroy Parkamenitiesbus_stop
- Blaxland Av opp Northcott Avamenitiesbus_stop
- Blaxland Av opp YMCA Sports Centreamenitiesbus_stop
- Blaxland Avenue at Bridgman Roadamenitiesbus_stop
- Blaxland Avenue opposite Singleton Heights Public Schoolamenitiesbus_stop
- Bower Pde at Richards Av (Hail and Ride)amenitiesbus_stop
- Cunningham Parade before Forest Avenue (Hail and Ride)amenitiesbus_stop
- Cunningham Pde after Wakehurst Cres (Hail and Ride)amenitiesbus_stop
- D'Arbon Av opp Cunningham Pde (Hail and Ride)amenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
More in Singleton Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.