Singleton, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Singleton, in the Singleton Council local government area.
| Locality | Singleton |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Singleton Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.56892 |
| Longitude | 151.17532 |
| Population | 5,076 |
| Density | 876.7 /km² |
| Area | 5.8 km² |
| Elevation | 45 m |
| Postcode | 2330 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 145 km north |
Singleton is a locality in the Singleton Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,076. The locality covers an area of 5.8 km², giving a population density of about 876.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 45 m above sea level. It lies approximately 145 km north of Sydney. Singleton is located at 32.5689°S, 151.1753°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2330. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Singleton rests in the Hunter Valley, a landscape where rolling hills, softened by generations of cultivation, meet the broader, more determined sweep of the lower Hunter River. It lies 33.9 km north-north-west of Cessnock, NSW (from Cessnock, NSW: bearing 330°T), and is situated 3.4 km south-south-east of Singleton Heights. The air here carries a particular clarity, a dryness that hints at the vastness of the Australian continent beyond, yet it is tinged with the earthy scent of rich, dark soil and the subtle sweetness of ripening grapes. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, spills across the paddocks in broad, golden swathes, illuminating the sturdy, weathered farmhouses and the sturdy frames of cattle grazing contentedly. The character of Singleton is one of enduring resilience, a quiet strength born from working the land and adapting to its rhythms.
The story of Singleton is deeply entwined with the rich agricultural heritage of the Hunter Valley, a region long recognised for its fertile plains and the bounty they yield. Established as a significant pastoral and agricultural centre, its economy has historically thrived on grazing, cropping, and more recently, the burgeoning wine industry that draws travellers from afar. The Hunter River, a lifeblood for the district, has shaped its development, providing water for irrigation and facilitating the transport of goods in earlier times. Beyond the vineyards and farms, the presence of coal mining has also left an indelible mark on the region's economy and landscape, a duality that speaks to the diverse economic forces at play in Singleton's ongoing narrative.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Singleton, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Singleton, in the Singleton Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Singleton includes the postcode (2330), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Singleton Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Singleton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |