NSW · Singleton Council
Wattle Ponds, 2330
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Singleton, Wattle Ponds keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. Leafy streets and shaded corners make the suburb feel greener and more established than many nearby.
Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice, and that is part of the charm. Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life.
Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.
The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and safety against similar regional towns, even with housing affordability and community and employment holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 1,193
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $2,775
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 13 of 375
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 69.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 6 / 3 / 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.
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)
- 87
- Against the person
- 29
- Against property
- 36
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 72.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 41 residents
- State safety percentile
- 51.1th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -5.2%
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
93 public transport stops in this suburb
- 368 Bridgman Rd
- 386 Bridgman Rd
- 402 Bridgman Rd
- Retreat Rd At Wilhannah Cl
- Retreat Rd Before Lifestyle Dr
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).
161 planning-related records
2026· 9 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure26C GOLDEN WATTLE CIRCUIT WATTLE PONDS 2330Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool53 LONG GULLY ROAD WATTLE PONDS 2330Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool53 LANCASTER CLOSE WATTLE PONDS 2330Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure40 LONG GULLY ROAD WATTLE PONDS 2330Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure53 LONG GULLY ROAD WATTLE PONDS 2330Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure26A GOLDEN WATTLE CIRCUIT WATTLE PONDS 2330Under Assessment
March 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure36 LONG GULLY ROAD WATTLE PONDS 2330Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure8 EMBLEM COURT WATTLE PONDS 2330Additional Information Requested
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development7 EMBLEM COURT WATTLE PONDS 2330Determined
2025· 21 proposals
December 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure35 FREEMAN CLOSE WATTLE PONDS 2330Determined
October 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses21 LIFESTYLE DRIVE WATTLE PONDS 2330Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool12 LESTER CLOSE WATTLE PONDS 2330Determined
September 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure5 KA WAL WATTLE PONDS 2330Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure54 LANCASTER CLOSE WATTLE PONDS 2330Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure14 MORRIS ROAD WATTLE PONDS 2330Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool98 LONG GULLY ROAD WATTLE PONDS 2330Determined
August 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool4 FREEMAN CLOSE WATTLE PONDS 2330Determined
May 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool42 FREEMAN CLOSE WATTLE PONDS 2330Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support31 FREEMAN CLOSE WATTLE PONDS 2330Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)15 NAWADAY WAY WATTLE PONDS 2330Determined
- Subdivision52 GOLDEN WATTLE CIRCUIT WATTLE PONDS 2330Determined
April 2025
- Demolition; Swimming pool12 Morris Rd, Wattle Ponds NSW 2330, AustraliaDetermined
- Erection of a new structure; Water recreation structure4 DRUCE SMITH PLACE WATTLE PONDS 2330Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure67 LIFESTYLE DRIVE WATTLE PONDS 2330Determined
March 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool112 BRIGADIER HAMMETT ROAD WATTLE PONDS 2330Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure316 WATTLE PONDS ROAD WATTLE PONDS 2330Determined
February 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah8 MARTIN VIEW COURT WATTLE PONDS 2330Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support10 LIFESTYLE DRIVE WATTLE PONDS 2330Determined
January 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool8 EMBLEM COURT WATTLE PONDS 2330Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure53 LONG GULLY ROAD WATTLE PONDS 2330Determined
2024· 10 proposals
December 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies112 BRIGADIER HAMMETT ROAD WATTLE PONDS 2330Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure51 LONG GULLY ROAD WATTLE PONDS 2330Determined
November 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool202 LONG GULLY ROAD WATTLE PONDS 2330Determined
October 2024
- Subdivision342 RETREAT ROAD WATTLE PONDS 2330Determined
September 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure44 LANCASTER CLOSE WATTLE PONDS 2330Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool53 LIFESTYLE DRIVE WATTLE PONDS 2330Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Supporting Development4A LESTER CLOSE WATTLE PONDS 2330Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space10 Emblem Ct Wattle Ponds NSW 2330Determined
August 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space39A AUB UPWARD CLOSE WATTLE PONDS 2330Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah343 WATTLE PONDS ROAD WATTLE PONDS 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
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
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
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
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
- 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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 11
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
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
- 46.8/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 34% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2340th in Australia
- State rank
- 729th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #69 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #165 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
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime101
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime147
- Fraudcrime106
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime179
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime156
- 368 Bridgman Rdtransport
- 386 Bridgman Rdtransport
- 402 Bridgman Rdtransport
- Retreat Rd At Wilhannah Cltransport
- Retreat Rd Before Lifestyle Drtransport
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)
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