Singleton
With household income in the 82.9th percentile nationally and a median house price of $480,000, Singleton sits in an unusual position for a Perth outer suburb: well-paid residents living in modest-priced homes. All 100% of dwellings are separate houses, and 73.5% have four or more bedrooms, making it one of the most family-oriented housing profiles you will find. The population of 4,021 is growing at 0.49% annually, slower than most comparable WA suburbs, and the suburb is on an aging trajectory with the senior share rising 3.7 points over the decade. Rent has grown 17.9% over the period, and the SEIFA IER decile sits at 9, reflecting strong economic resources relative to national benchmarks.
Population
4,021
Median Age
35.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,180/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$480K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The median house price of $480,000 sits well below the Perth metropolitan average, which combined with household income in the 82.9th percentile nationally gives buyers considerable purchasing power. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,950, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 20.7%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. The housing stock is unusually uniform: 100% are separate houses with no apartments or semi-detached dwellings recorded, and 73.5% of homes have four or more bedrooms compared to the typical mix in most suburbs. Outright owners account for 22.5% while 58.5% carry a mortgage, indicating a suburb where many residents are still in active accumulation phases. The 19.0% renter share is low, consistent with the family ownership character.
For Buyers
The median house price of $480,000 sits well below the Perth metropolitan average, which combined with household income in the 82.9th percentile nationally gives buyers considerable purchasing power. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,950, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 20.7%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. The housing stock is unusually uniform: 100% are separate houses with no apartments or semi-detached dwellings recorded, and 73.5% of homes have four or more bedrooms compared to the typical mix in most suburbs. Outright owners account for 22.5% while 58.5% carry a mortgage, indicating a suburb where many residents are still in active accumulation phases. The 19.0% renter share is low, consistent with the family ownership character.
For Investors
A 19.0% renter share and weekly rent of $370 against a $480,000 median implies a gross yield near 4.0%, reasonable for a Perth outer suburb. The 10.6% vacancy rate is elevated and warrants attention, as it points to periodic oversupply in a market where demand must be monitored before committing capital. Rent growth of 17.9% over the measured period signals strengthening rental demand, but the annual population growth of just 0.49% and net internal outflow of 113 residents per year limits the tenant pipeline. Overseas migration contributes 84 arrivals annually, partly offsetting internal departures. No development applications were recorded in the past 12 months, so new supply is not a near-term risk. The investment case is income-driven rather than growth-driven given the slow population trajectory.
Schools in Singleton iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Singleton Primary School
K-6 · 629 students
Demographics
The median age of 35 is 5.0 years below the national figure, reflecting the family-oriented character of the suburb. Overseas-born residents account for 25.4% of the population, which is 3.8 percentage points above the national average. English ancestry is dominant (2,014 residents), followed by Scottish (437) and Irish (386), with Afrikaans speakers (18) present as a smaller community. University qualifications at 21.1% are 9.0 percentage points below the national rate, consistent with the suburb's blue-collar and trade-sector workforce mix. Average household size of 2.9 is 0.4 above the national average, which aligns with the prevalence of large four-plus bedroom family homes. Couples with children make up the largest household type (1,636 families), reflecting the younger age profile.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
100.0%
Houses
N/A
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Every dwelling in Singleton is a separate house, a 100% detached rate that is rare even among WA outer suburbs. The bedroom profile skews large: 73.5% of homes have four or more bedrooms and 23.7% have three bedrooms, leaving fewer than 3% with two bedrooms or less. Tenure splits show 58.5% carrying a mortgage and 22.5% owning outright, while renters account for 19.0%. Housing stress is absent: the mortgage-to-income ratio of 20.7% and rent-to-income ratio of 17.0% both sit well below stress thresholds. The median house price of $480,000 positions Singleton as an affordable detached-house market relative to the Perth metropolitan median, with monthly repayments averaging $1,950. The vacancy rate of 10.6% is higher than the WA norm and is worth monitoring.
Mortgage / mo
$1,950
Rent / wk
$370
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$920
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
10.6%
Unoccupied
157
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.7%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
21.6%
Couples, no children
3,394
Total families
Economy & Employment
Education (16.8%, 229 workers) and Healthcare (15.6%, 213 workers) are the two largest industries, together accounting for nearly a third of the employed resident base. Construction follows at 12.8% (174 workers) and Mining at 9.8% (134 workers), the latter reflecting Singleton's position within the wider Perth metropolitan area with access to FIFO employment corridors. The full-time employment rate is 63.0%, and the unemployment rate of 5.7% is moderate. By occupation, Professionals lead at 359 workers, followed by Community/Personal service workers (263) and Clerical/Admin (203). The SEIFA IER decile of 9 signals economic resources well above national average, despite the IEO education-and-occupation decile sitting at 5, near the national midpoint. Real income growth of 2.2% over the decade reflects modest but positive earnings progression.
Unemployment
3.7%
Labour Force
9,106
Unemployed
337
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
63.0%
Part-time
31.3%
Participation
66.0%
Employed
1,893
Occupations
Top Industries
University
21.1%
Postgraduate
3.1%
Born Overseas
25.4%
Dwellings
1,331
Transport to Work
Car dependency is very high at 87.0% using private vehicles, with only 6.1% using public transport and 0.5% walking or cycling, reflecting Singleton's outer-suburban position where services and employment require vehicle access. The IRSAD decile of 6 and IRSD decile of 7 place the suburb in the upper-middle tier for both relative advantage and reduced disadvantage nationally, meaning the population faces below-average deprivation. Housing stress is absent: both mortgage-to-income (20.7%) and rent-to-income (17.0%) sit comfortably below stress thresholds. The volunteering rate of 14.7% indicates moderate community participation. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families rely on nearby schools in adjacent suburbs. The need-for-assistance rate of 4.0% (154 residents) is low, consistent with the younger median age of 35.
Drive
87.0%
Public Transport
6.1%
Walk / Cycle
0.5%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.49%/yr
(+85 people/yr)
EstablishedAnnual population growth of 0.49% translates to roughly 85 additional residents per year, below the pace typical of newer Perth growth corridors. The 10-year population change of 5.5% is slow rather than stagnant, and medium forecasts project the broader SA2 reaching 18,050 by 2031, up from the current 17,396. The key demographic tension is an aging trajectory: the senior share rose 3.7 points while the young share fell 1.7 points and the working-age share declined 1.3 points over the decade. Overseas migration (84 per year) and net internal outflow (113 per year) produce a slight net negative from migration overall, meaning natural population increase drives what little growth exists. The gentrification score of 18 and stage of not gentrifying are consistent with a settled, mortgage-belt suburb with limited capital cycling.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+84
Net Internal / yr
-113
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Net internal outflow -113/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Singleton compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Singleton a good suburb to live in?
Singleton suits families well: 100% detached houses, 73.5% with four or more bedrooms, and a median age of 35 that is 5.0 years below national. Household income sits in the 82.9th percentile nationally while the $480,000 median house price keeps purchase costs accessible. The IRSAD decile of 6 reflects above-average advantage, and housing stress is low with a mortgage-to-income ratio of just 20.7%.
What is the median house price in Singleton?
The median house price is approximately $480,000, estimated from rental data (2025). Weekly rent averages $370 and monthly mortgage repayments average $1,950. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 20.7% places repayments well below the 30% stress threshold given household incomes in the 82.9th percentile nationally.
What schools are in Singleton?
No schools are recorded within the Singleton suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. At 21.1% university qualification rate, residents are slightly below the national average by 9.0 percentage points, which is consistent with the trade and construction workforce mix in the area.
Is Singleton safe?
Crime statistics are not available for Singleton in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the IRSD decile of 7 places the suburb in the upper-middle tier for reduced disadvantage nationally, and only 4.0% of the 4,021 residents (154 people) require daily assistance. The volunteering rate of 14.7% suggests reasonable community engagement.
Is Singleton good for property investment?
The gross yield is approximately 4.0%, calculated from $370 weekly rent against a $480,000 median, which is reasonable for a Perth outer suburb. However, the 10.6% vacancy rate is elevated. Rent grew 17.9% over the measured period, which supports the rental case, but annual population growth of just 0.49% and net internal outflow of 113 residents per year limits demand growth.
How is Singleton's population changing?
Singleton's population of 4,021 is growing at 0.49% annually, adding roughly 85 residents per year. The suburb is on an aging trajectory with the senior share rising 3.7 points over the decade. Net overseas migration (84 per year) is partially offset by internal outflow of 113 per year. Medium forecasts project the broader SA2 reaching 18,050 by 2031.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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