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Living in Singleton

Singleton is a city in Australia, with a population of 50,193 in August 2021. The city covered 127.2 km² in 2016. For Singleton, median household income was A$1,306 per week in August 2021.

Lower unemployment than 87% of Australian cities that publish it and dirtier air than 64% of Australian cities that publish it.

Which Australia-wide rules apply when you move to Singleton?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in AustraliaNational rates and thresholds that apply in Singleton.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median rent was A$385 per week, and median monthly mortgage repayment was A$1,800 in August 2021.

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Singleton yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings22,579 dwellings31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics3Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings20,544 dwellings31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics3Official
Median Weekly Rent Aud385 AUD/week10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia3Official

Work and income

The unemployment rate was 3% in March 2026. Median personal income was A$687 per week in August 2021.

What is the unemployment rate in Singleton?

The unemployment rate is 3 % (March 2026). Source: DEWR — Small Area Labour Markets, smoothed unemployment rate by LGA, March quarter 20268

Unemployment across cities in AustraliaUnemployment in Singleton is 3.0%. Of 100 cities with data, 29 have unemployment of 4 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Australia per band4 cities: 1% to under 2%41–29 cities: 2% to under 3%92–323 cities: 3% to under 4%233–4Singleton 3.0%29 cities: 4% to under 5%294–518 cities: 5% to under 6%185–69 cities: 6% to under 7%96–73 cities: 7% to under 8%37–82 cities: 8% to under 9%28–91 city: 9% to under 10%19–102 cities: 13% to under 14%213–14

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Employment Full Time Count11,532 people31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics3Official
Employment rate50.6 %31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics3Official
Median Household Income Aud Week1,306 AUD/week10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia3Official
Median Personal Income Aud Week687 AUD/week10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia3Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,559 EUR/month31 Dec 2021www.abs.gov.au7Official
Unemployment rate3 %country median 4.4%31 Mar 2026DEWR — Small Area Labour Markets, smoothed unemployment rate by LGA, March quarter 20268Independent

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Singleton. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Workforce Australia — Public employment service

Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Singleton. Sources checked through 11 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Language Other Than English At Home Share Percent5.31 %10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia3Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Singleton. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) — State Language Course

Australian Government Department of Home Affairs

For eligible migrants, humanitarian entrants.

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Humanitarian Settlement Program (HSP) — Newcomer Adaptation

Australian Government Department of Home Affairs

For humanitarian entrants.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Singleton.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Singleton?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.7 µg/m³ (2023) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: NEPC Annual Report 2023–2024 — Appendix 2 Ambient Air Quality PM2.5 tables2

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Singleton average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND32°5°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Singleton average monthly precipitation, mm0255075100679572483150322940407175JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Singleton annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5256.7PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in AustraliaAnnual PM2.5 in Singleton is 6.7 µg/m³. Of 25 cities with data, 7 have annual PM2.5 of 5 to under 6 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in Australia per band4 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³44–57 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³75–66 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³66–7Singleton 6.74 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³47–82 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³28–92 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³29–10

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.7 µg/m³country median 6.131 Dec 2023NEPC Annual Report 2023–2024 — Appendix 2 Ambient Air Quality PM2.5 tables2Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 31.5 · Feb 30.1 · Mar 28 · Apr 25 · May 21.4 · Jun 18.2 · Jul 18 · Aug 20 · Sep 23.2 · Oct 26.3 · Nov 27.8 · Dec 30.1 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station SINGLETON DEFENCE6Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 17.8 · Feb 17.6 · Mar 15.3 · Apr 11.5 · May 7.9 · Jun 6.1 · Jul 4.7 · Aug 4.9 · Sep 8 · Oct 10.7 · Nov 13.7 · Dec 16.3 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station SINGLETON DEFENCE6Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 24.7 · Feb 23.8 · Mar 21.6 · Apr 18.2 · May 14.7 · Jun 12.1 · Jul 11.3 · Aug 12.4 · Sep 15.6 · Oct 18.5 · Nov 20.8 · Dec 23.2 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station SINGLETON DEFENCE6Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 66.6 · Feb 95 · Mar 71.6 · Apr 47.5 · May 30.8 · Jun 49.6 · Jul 31.5 · Aug 29.3 · Sep 39.7 · Oct 39.7 · Nov 70.8 · Dec 75.2 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station SINGLETON DEFENCE6Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Australia

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Australia cities
Mildura - Wentworth53,620 residentsShepparton - Mooroopna53,841 residentsBallina46,190 residentsGold Coast - Tweed Heads45,185 residentsWollongong57,003 residentsTaree43,874 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Singleton?

The published population was 50,193 people in August 2021. Source: 2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia3

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Singleton residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport96.9%Foreign residents 3.1%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area127.2 km²1 Jul 2016Official ASGS2016 SUA area from ABS ArcGIS attributes, area_albers_sqkm. Exact queue geography; not GCCSA or LGA.4Official
Foreign-resident share19.1 %31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics1Official
Foreign residents1,566 people10 Aug 2021Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality.3Official
Population density134.7 people/km²30 Jun 2021Reproducible exact-ASGS2016-SUA density: ABS ERP at 30 June 2021 divided by ABS ASGS2016 SUA area. Existing local population baseline is only a recovered cross-check; no GCCSA/LGA observation.5Official
Population Female26,465 people31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics3Official
Population Male23,733 people31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics3Official
Population50,193 people10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia3Official
Population over time25 published observations, 2001–2025
Population in Singleton by year, residents35,91142,16148,41254,66220012005201120152021202553,369residents

Population rose 43.4% between 2001 and 2025, from 37,204 to 53,369.

International community in Singleton

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Persons usually resident in the ABS Significant Urban Area; 2021 Census G09 PERSONS total across age groups and sex · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total50,193100.0%
Australia40,62580.9%
Country of birth not stated2,3724.7%
England2,2474.5%
New Zealand7841.6%
Born elsewhere(d)6861.4%
Philippines3140.6%
India3120.6%
South Africa2730.5%
Scotland2570.5%
Germany2180.4%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Netherlands1820.4%
United States of America1760.4%
China (excludes SARs and Taiwan)(c)1400.3%
Ireland1310.3%
Nepal1210.2%
Canada1130.2%
Thailand890.2%
Italy770.2%
France670.1%
Zimbabwe630.1%
Vietnam610.1%
Wales600.1%
Malaysia590.1%
Korea, Republic of (South)540.1%
Sri Lanka530.1%
Egypt510.1%
Fiji500.1%
Malta470.1%
Hong Kong (SAR of China)(c)450.1%
Indonesia440.1%
Japan400.1%
Poland390.1%
Croatia380.1%
Pakistan350.1%
Brazil340.1%
Papua New Guinea320.1%
Singapore300.1%
Chile260.1%
Turkey210.0%
Iran190.0%
Greece170.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina150.0%
Lebanon150.0%
Myanmar130.0%
Iraq110.0%
Bangladesh100.0%
Taiwan90.0%
Samoa70.0%
Afghanistan60.0%
North Macedonia60.0%
Mauritius40.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source3

Country of birth

Persons usually resident in the ABS Significant Urban Area; 2021 Census G01 total persons denominator · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total persons50,193100.0%
Australia40,62580.9%
Elsewhere (excludes country of birth not stated)7,19914.3%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source3

Citizenship

Persons usually resident in the ABS Significant Urban Area; 2021 Census G01 total persons denominator · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total persons50,193100.0%
Australian citizen45,70191.1%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source3

Is Singleton a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker44%strong on work, weak on safety · range 35–53%
Skilled employee52%strong on work, weak on safety · range 44–60%
Student40%strong on education, weak on safety · range 32–48%
Family50%strong on family, weak on safety · range 41–59%
Retirement53%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 42–64%
Foreign residents1,566 people10 Aug 2021Official source · Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality.
Population50,193 people10 Aug 2021Official source · 2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia
Dwellings22,579 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Australian Bureau of Statistics
Employment rate50.6 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Australian Bureau of Statistics
Median gross salary (regional)1,559 EUR/month31 Dec 2021Official source · www.abs.gov.au
Unemployment rate3 %31 Mar 2026Independent source · DEWR — Small Area Labour Markets, smoothed unemployment rate by LGA, March quarter 2026
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents born abroad14.34 %10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia3Official
Households20,544 households31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics3Official
Labour force participation rate53.1 %31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics3Official
Median age47 years10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia3Official
Median Monthly Mortgage Repayment Aud1,800 AUD/month10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia3Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Singleton when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Singleton?

The published population was 50,193 people in August 2021. Source: 2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia.

Is the air quality good in Singleton?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.7 µg/m³ (2023) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: NEPC Annual Report 2023–2024 — Appendix 2 Ambient Air Quality PM2.5 tables.

What is the unemployment rate in Singleton?

The unemployment rate is 3 % (March 2026). Source: DEWR — Small Area Labour Markets, smoothed unemployment rate by LGA, March quarter 2026.

What is the typical salary around Singleton?

The median gross salary is 1,559 EUR/month. Source: www.abs.gov.au.

How many foreign residents live in Singleton?

1,566 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality..

Is Singleton a good place to live?

Singleton may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

How many people born in Afghanistan live in Singleton?

The official country of birth distribution records 6 people (0.0%) in the source-defined population for 2021 Census. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Singleton, Australia: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/au/singleton/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics abs.gov.au · checked 2026-08-03
  2. NEPC Annual Report 2023–2024 — Appendix 2 Ambient Air Quality PM2.5 tables NEPC Annual Report 2023–2024 · dcceew.gov.au · checked 2026-07-29
  3. Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality. abs.gov.au · checked 2021-08-10
  4. Official ASGS2016 SUA area from ABS ArcGIS attributes, area_albers_sqkm. Exact queue geography; not GCCSA or LGA. geo.abs.gov.au · checked 2016-07-01
  5. Reproducible exact-ASGS2016-SUA density: ABS ERP at 30 June 2021 divided by ABS ASGS2016 SUA area. Existing local population baseline is only a recovered cross-check; no GCCSA/LGA observation. abs.gov.au · checked 2021-06-30
  6. WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station SINGLETON DEFENCE WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  7. www.abs.gov.au abs.gov.au · checked 2026-08-27
  8. DEWR — Small Area Labour Markets, smoothed unemployment rate by LGA, March quarter 2026 DEWR · dewr.gov.au · checked 2026-07-26

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