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 was 25,627 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 3,449 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 22,178. The growth is inferred from the ABS estimated resident population of 25,471 in June 2024 and an additional 262 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,758 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 15.6% since the 2021 census exceeded both the national average (8.9%) and state averages, making it a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 37.1% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data to estimate growth post-2032. Demographic trends project an above median population growth for the area, with an expected increase of 5,747 persons to reach a total population of 31,374 by 2041, reflecting a 21.8% increase over the 17-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 home approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 896 homes. As of FY26111 approvals have been recorded. On average, 4.1 new residents arrive per dwelling constructed each year between FY21 and FY25. This results in supply lagging demand, indicating heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures.

The average construction cost for new dwellings is $274,000. Commercial development has seen $18.6 million in approvals this financial year. Compared to Greater Perth, Singleton Golden Bay Secret Harbour shows 13.0% lower construction activity per person but ranks among the 80th percentile nationally.

New building activity comprises 98.0% standalone homes and 2.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's suburban identity with a focus on family homes. The population density is around 143 people per approval. Future projections estimate an addition of 5,591 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should meet demand comfortably, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 12thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 25 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Lakelands Town Centre, Golden Bay Estate - Miramar Park, Spinnaker Heights Estate, and Golden Bay Local Centre. 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 both white and blue collar jobs, prominent in essential services sectors. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, with an employment growth of 4.1% over the past year.

As of September 2025, there are 15,372 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.4% lower than Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is high at 73.3%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The area specializes in mining, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services are under-represented at 4.3%, compared to Greater Perth's 8.2%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by Census data comparing working population and resident population. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 4.1% while labour force rose by 4.6%, leading to a slight unemployment increase of 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth had employment growth of 2.9% and marginal unemployment change. Statewide, WA's employment contracted by 0.27% between November 2024 and November 2025, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, slightly higher than the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts suggest growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Singleton Golden Bay Secret Harbour's employment mix indicates potential local employment increases of 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022 shows Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $63,502 and an average level of $79,027. These figures are among the highest in Australia, compared to levels of $58,380 and $78,020 across Greater Perth respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $72,519 (median) and $90,249 (average) as of September 2025. 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 36.8% of the population (9,430 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 6th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour, as per the latest Census, consisted of 98.8% houses and 1.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Perth metro's 90.5% houses and 9.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour stood at 18.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 60.6% and rented ones at 21.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent figure was $365, compared to Perth metro's $330. Nationally, Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,950 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower at $365 against 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 make up the remaining 16.3%, with lone person households at 14.6% and group households comprising 1.7% of the total. 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%. Bachelor degrees are 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 them - advanced diplomas at 12.2% and certificates at 34.7%. Educational participation is high, with 35.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 13.4% in primary education, 11.1% in secondary education, and 4.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Singleton-Golden Bay-Secret Harbour has 84 active public transport stops. These are served by a mix of buses operating along three routes. The total weekly passenger trips across these routes is 854.

Residents' access to transport is rated good, with an average distance of 284 meters to the nearest stop. On average, there are 122 trips per day across all routes, which translates to about 10 weekly trips per individual stop.

Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Singleton-Golden Bay-Secret Harbour shows impressive health outcomes, with younger age groups having low prevalence of common conditions. Private health cover is high at approximately 59% (15,222 people), compared to Greater Perth's 55.3%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 8.0% and 7.4% respectively. 75.1% of residents report no medical ailments, higher than Greater Perth's 68.5%. The area has 8.7% (2,232 people) aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Perth's 15.6%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention despite being above average.

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 cultural diversity, with 5.6% speaking a language other than English at home and 31.5% born overseas. Christianity dominated at 40.4%. Islam was slightly overrepresented at 0.5%, compared to Greater Perth's 0.7%.

Top ancestral groups were English (36.8%), Australian (26.3%), and Scottish (7.9%). Notably, Welsh (1.1%) and South African (1.4%) were overrepresented, while Maori showed a slight underrepresentation at 1.7% compared to the regional average of 2.0%.

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 (16.8%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (11.4%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 55-64 has grown from 9.6% to 11.1%, while the proportion of residents aged 5-14 has declined from 18.1% to 16.8%. Additionally, the percentage of residents aged 45-54 has decreased from 15.7% to 14.4%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts for Singleton-Golden Bay-Secret Harbour. The 65-74 age group is projected to grow by 85%, adding 1,169 residents to reach a total of 2,546. Conversely, the 35-44 age group is expected to decrease by 17 residents.