Singleton (WA)

Singleton lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Singleton's population is estimated at around 4,711 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 690 people (17.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,021 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 4,672 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 78 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,305 persons per square kilometer. Singleton's 17.2% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.7%). Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 37.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). A significant population increase is forecast for Singleton (WA) SA2, with an expected growth of 1,232 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 24.6% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Singleton among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Singleton averaged approximately 43 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 219 homes. As of FY-26, 32 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.2 new residents were associated with each home built between FY-21 and FY-25.

Singleton's construction activity was 14.0% above the Greater Perth regional average per person over this period. New development consisted of 98.0% detached houses and 2.0% townhouses or apartments, with approximately 54 people per dwelling approval. Population forecasts indicate Singleton will gain around 1,159 residents by 2041.

Current development patterns suggest new housing supply should meet demand, potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections. The average expected construction cost value for new dwellings was $392,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

Singleton has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 34thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified eight projects likely to impact the area. Notable projects include Lakelands Town Centre, Lakelands Residential Development Stage 3, Lakelands Water Treatment Plant Upgrade, and Lakelands Arterial Road Upgrade. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Singleton maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Singleton has a skilled workforce with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, reflecting its well-represented essential services sectors. Over the past year, ending September 2025, employment growth was estimated at 3.9%.

As of this date, 2,677 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.3% higher than Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation in Singleton is high at 70.8%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Leading employment industries among residents include construction, education & training, and health care & social assistance. Notably, construction employment levels are at 1.5 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services are under-represented, with only 4.0% of Singleton's workforce compared to Greater Perth's 8.2%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population counts. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 3.9%, while labour force grew by 4.5%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.9% and labour force growth of 3.0%, with a marginal rise in unemployment rate. State-level data for WA from 25-Nov-25 shows employment contracted by 0.27%, losing 5,520 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.6%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Singleton's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by approximately 5.9% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localized population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released on June 30, 2023, Singleton had a median income among taxpayers of $62,283 and an average income of $77,510. Nationally, the median was $60,748 and the average was $80,248 in Greater Perth. By September 2025, estimates suggest a median income of approximately $68,275 and an average income of $84,966, based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62%. The 2021 Census data shows incomes in Singleton cluster around the 73rd percentile nationally. Income distribution indicates that 36.2% (1,705 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, aligning with broader trends of 32.0%. Notably, 32.2% exceed $3,000 weekly, reflecting strong purchasing power. Housing costs consume 15.3% of income, yet disposable income ranks at the 77th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fifth decile.

Singleton is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Singleton's dwellings were entirely houses at the latest Census, contrasting with Perth metro's 90.5% houses and 9.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Singleton stood at 22.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 58.7% and rented ones at 18.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, higher than Perth metro's $1,733. Median weekly rent in Singleton was $370, compared to Perth metro's $330. Nationally, Singleton's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower than the national figure of $375.

Singleton features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 83.0% of all households, including 41.4% couples with children, 27.6% couples without children, and 13.2% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 17.0%, with lone person households at 15.6% and group households comprising 1.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Educational attainment in Singleton aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 17.9%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 13.1%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.6%) and postgraduate qualifications (2.2%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 46.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.3%) and certificates (34.4%).

Educational participation is high, with 32.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 13.1% in primary, 9.6% in secondary, and 4.0% in tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Singleton has 11 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These are all bus stops. There is only one route servicing these stops collectively providing 415 weekly passenger trips.

Residents have moderate transport accessibility with an average distance of 415 meters to the nearest stop. The service frequency averages 59 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 37 weekly trips per individual stop.

Singleton's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Singleton, with younger cohorts particularly seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover was found to be high at approximately 58% of the total population (around 2,730 people). Mental health issues were the most common medical condition in the area, affecting 8.9% of residents, followed by asthma which impacted 7.2%. A total of 73.1% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 68.5% across Greater Perth. Singleton has 11.2% of its population aged 65 and over (527 people), lower than the 15.6% in Greater Perth.

Singleton ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Singleton's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 74.6% of its population born in Australia, 88.7% being citizens, and 95.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, making up 40.0% of Singleton's population. The most notable overrepresentation was seen in the 'Other' category, comprising 0.6% compared to Greater Perth's 0.7%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (35.7%), Australian (28.6%), and Scottish (7.7%). Notably, Welsh (0.9%) and Dutch (2.4%) were overrepresented in Singleton compared to regional averages, while Maori representation was slightly lower at 1.7%.

Singleton's population is younger than the national pattern

Singleton's median age was 35 years as of an unspecified date, which is slightly younger than Greater Perth's median age of 37 and somewhat younger than the national average of 38 years. The age group of 5-14 years old represented 16.0% of Singleton's population at that time, compared to Greater Perth's unspecified percentage. However, the 25-34 age cohort was less prevalent in Singleton at 11.3%. Between 2021 and an unspecified later date, the proportion of people aged 55 to 64 increased from 11.2% to 12.6%, while the percentage of those aged 45 to 54 decreased from 15.1% to 13.7%. Additionally, the proportion of individuals aged 5-14 dropped from 17.3% to 16.0%. Population forecasts for Singleton indicate significant demographic changes by the year 2041. The number of people aged 65 to 74 is projected to rise substantially, increasing by 268 people (an 84% increase) from 320 to 589. Conversely, the population in the 35-44 age range is expected to decrease by an unspecified amount.