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Where is Singleton, Australia?

Written and Fact-checked by Whereig Web Team | Updated On: December 10, 2025, 14:10 ET

Singleton is located in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, about 200 kilometres north of Sydney. It lies between the Hunter River and the surrounding coalfields and rural landscapes that stretch across the valley. It is famous for its coal mining industry, historic town centre, and proximity to the vineyards of the Hunter Valley.

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Facts about Singleton, Australia

Country	Australia
State	New South Wales
Region	Hunter Region
Location	On the Hunter River, northwest of Newcastle, in the Upper Hunter Valley
Coordinates	32.57° S, 151.17° E
Local Government Area	Singleton Council
Founded	1820s
Original Name	Singleton’s Ford (named after early colonist Benjamin Singleton)
Elevation	~40 m
Population	Approx. 17,000 (urban area)
Area	Approx. 4,893 sq km (LGA)
Time Zone	AEST (UTC+10:00), AEDT (UTC+11:00 in summer)
Postcode	2330
Major Waterways	Hunter River, Black Creek
Top Attractions	Singleton Heritage Walk, Lake St Clair, Singleton Sundial, Hunter Valley wineries (nearby), Australian Army Infantry Museum (at Lone Pine Barracks).
Demonym	Singleton residents
Main Industries	Coal mining, power generation, agriculture, defence, viticulture
Nearest Airport	Newcastle Airport (NTL)
Website	https://www.singleton.nsw.gov.au

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