Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour

Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour 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-Golden Bay-Secret Harbour's population is 26,505 as of May 2026. This figure reflects a growth of 4,327 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 22,178. The increase is inferred from ABS estimates of 26,403 in June 2025 and validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,819 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 19.5% exceeds both national (9.3%) and state averages, making it a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 46.4% to this growth, with other factors like interstate migration also positive.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 estimates, AreaSearch utilises ABS growth rates by age cohort from their latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future demographic trends project above median population growth for the area, with an expected increase of 5,241 persons to reach 31,746 by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 19.4% over the 16-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Singleton Golden Bay Secret Harbour has seen approximately 179 new homes approved each year over the past five financial years, totalling 896 homes. As of FY26204 approvals have been recorded. On average, 4.1 new residents arrive per dwelling constructed annually between FY21 and FY25. This has led to a substantial lag in supply compared to demand, indicating heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures, with new dwellings developed at an average construction cost value of $274,000.

There have been $18.6 million in commercial approvals this financial year, reflecting moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Perth, Singleton Golden Bay Secret Harbour shows 14.0% lower construction activity per person but ranks among the 80th percentile nationally when assessed against other areas. The area comprises predominantly standalone homes (98.0%) with a smaller proportion of medium and high-density housing (2.0%), maintaining its suburban identity and attracting buyers seeking space, particularly families.

With approximately 143 people per approval, it reflects an area undergoing development. Future projections estimate Singleton Golden Bay Secret Harbour to add around 5,139 residents by 2041, suggesting that at current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 21stth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 27 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Golden Bay Estate Development, Lakelands Town Centre, Golden Bay Estate - Miramar Park, and Spinnaker Heights Estate. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Singleton Golden Bay Secret Harbour has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, with an estimated growth of 0.7% over the past year. As of December 2025, 15,135 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.5% lower than Greater Perth's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation is high at 76.7%, compared to Greater Perth's 69.7%. Only 6.9% of residents work from home. Leading industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The area specializes in mining employment, with a share 1.4 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical jobs are under-represented at 4.3%, compared to Greater Perth's 8.2%. Over the year to December 2025, employment increased by 0.7% while labour force rose by 0.9%, leading to a slight increase in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Perth saw stronger growth in employment and labour force. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Singleton Golden Bay Secret Harbour's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $66,903 and an average level of $82,754. These figures are among the highest in Australia, compared to levels of $60,748 and $80,248 across Greater Perth respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $74,215 (median) and $91,799 (average) as of March 2026. Census 2021 income data shows household, family, and personal incomes all rank highly in Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour, between the 72nd and 81st percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows that 36.8% of the population (9,753 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, aligning with the surrounding region where this cohort likewise represents 32.0%. Economic strength emerges through 33.2% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 15.4% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 81st percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Singleton-Golden Bay-Secret Harbour's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 98.8% houses and 1.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Singleton-Golden Bay-Secret Harbour was at 18.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 60.6% and rented ones at 21.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, surpassing Perth metro's average of $1,907. Weekly rent in the area averaged $365, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 83.7% of all households, including 45.1% couples with children, 23.4% couples without children, and 14.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 16.3%, with lone person households at 14.6% and group households comprising 1.7%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Educational attainment in Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 16.9%, 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 the most common at 12.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 46.9% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (12.2%) and certificates (34.7%).

Educational participation is high, with 35.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (13.4%), secondary education (11.1%), and tertiary education (4.2%).

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

Singleton has 81 active public transport stops serving the Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour area. These stops are operated by a mix of buses along three different routes, collectively offering 857 weekly passenger trips. The transport accessibility in this area is rated as good, with residents typically located 284 meters from their nearest stop. Most residents here commute outward due to its residential nature. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 84%, while 8% use trains for commuting. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling in this area, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 6.9% of residents work from home, which might be due to COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 122 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 10 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Singleton-Golden Bay-Secret Harbour demonstrates above-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and old age cohorts show low prevalence of common health conditions.

Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 61% of the total population (16,115 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 8.0 and 7.4% of residents respectively. 75.1% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 9.0% of residents aged 65 and over (2,393 people), lower than the 16.1% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Singleton-Golden Bay-Secret Harbour showed higher cultural diversity than average, with 5.6% speaking a language other than English at home and 31.5% born overseas. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 40.4%. Islam, however, was overrepresented at 0.5%, compared to Greater Perth's 3.2%.

The top ancestry groups were English (36.8%), Australian (26.3%), and Scottish (7.9%), all higher than regional averages. Notably, Welsh (1.1%) South Australian (1.4%), and Maori (1.7%) ethnicities were overrepresented compared to regional figures of 0.7%, 1.0%, and 0.9% respectively.

Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Singleton-Golden Bay-Secret Harbour has a median age of 33, which is younger than Greater Perth's figure of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Singleton-Golden Bay-Secret Harbour has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (16.6%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (11.5%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 55-64 has increased from 9.6% to 11.6%, while the 15-24 age group has grown from 14.7% to 15.9%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 5-14 has declined from 18.1% to 16.6%, and the 45-54 age group has decreased from 15.7% to 14.3%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts in Singleton-Golden Bay-Secret Harbour. The 65-74 age cohort is projected to grow by 70%, adding 1,042 residents to reach a total of 2,537. Meanwhile, the 35-44 age group is expected to decrease by 21 residents.