Moving to Singleton WA 6175
What the official numbers say about living in Singleton — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $370 a week, against a median household income of $2,180 a week.
About 81% of homes are owner-occupied and 19% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Singleton grew 34% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (3,010 → 4,021 people).
Around 83% of households are families, averaging 2.9 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: Afrikaans, Thai, Portuguese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Singleton scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (86% of workers), while 8% work from home.
Nearest train station: Lakelands Station, 3.5 km south.
Nearest airport: Jandakot Airport, 40.6 km north.
The Perth CBD is roughly 56 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 11 schools · 4 cafes & restaurants · 1 supermarket · 19 parks · 4 beaches — see them all on the Singleton profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Singleton Primary School 450 m · Madora Bay Primary School 2 km · Golden Bay Primary School 2.3 km · Coastal Lakes College 2.7 km · St Marcellin Catholic College 3 km · Comet Bay College 3.2 km · Comet Bay Primary School 3.8 km · Lakelands Primary School 3.9 km
Groceries: Woolworths 950 m
Parks and reserves: Brownrigg Street Reserve 150 m · Laurie Stanford Reserve 450 m · Singleton Foreshore 500 m · Harmony Park 650 m · George Foster Reserve 1.3 km · Golden Bay Foreshore 2 km · Treehouse Cove 2.1 km · Golden Bay's Ladder 2.1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Singleton, most often seen first: Galah · Australian Raven · Red Wattlebird · Twenty-eight Parrot · Australian Ringneck · Silvereye.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Singleton, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singleton here | 4,021 | — | 7/10 | 9% |
| Golden Bay | 5,681 | — | 4/10 | 11% |
| Karnup | 2,096 | — | 6/10 | 43% |
| Madora Bay | 3,830 | — | 8/10 | 10% |
| Lakelands | 6,171 | — | 4/10 | 17% |
| Secret Harbour | 12,474 | — | 8/10 | 6% |
| San Remo | 1,022 | — | 7/10 | 6% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Rockingham — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Brand — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6175 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Singleton profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $370 a week, and about 19% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 34% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 3,010 people to 4,021. It sits about 56 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Lakelands Station station is roughly 3.5 km away. Local government is Rockingham council, and the federal seat is Brand.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Singleton vs Golden Bay · Singleton vs Karnup.
Nearby guides: Golden Bay · Karnup · Madora Bay · Lakelands · Secret Harbour · San Remo.
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