9 min drive to Lakelands + 5 min transfer + 58 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
35 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2180/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
5.3%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
80%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
6.6%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.9
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Singleton
Full-time 30.8%Part-time 18.1%Unemployed 3.0%Not in labour 48.2%
Dwelling Types
Singleton
House 99.6%
Commute Mode
Singleton
Car 85.6%Transit 5.6%WFH 8.3%
Country of Birth
Australia
71.7%
England
12.3%
New Zealand
3.7%
South Africa
1.1%
Philippines
0.3%
Language at Home
English only
95.5%
Spanish
0.1%
Italian
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Singleton
Is Singleton safe?
Singleton has a safety score of 76/100, which is above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Violent crime rates are higher than property crime, which is unusual for Perth. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Golden Bay (24/100), Madora Bay (74/100), Lakelands (WA) (40/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Singleton?
Median weekly rent in Singleton is $660/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Golden Bay ($650/wk), Madora Bay ($650/wk), Lakelands (WA) ($650/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Singleton?
Singleton has a school rating of 34/100 across 1 schools, which is below average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Singleton Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Singleton from Perth CBD?
Singleton is 50 minutes by car, or 89 minutes by public transport, or 72 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Singleton affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Singleton is $920K, up 18.9% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $660/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Golden Bay ($815K), Madora Bay ($965K), Lakelands (WA) ($769K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/singleton
Singleton sits at the southern fringe of the Perth metro area, known as a premium suburb in the Rockingham--Mandurah corridor. It attracts families and retirees drawn to its quiet residential character and proximity to beaches. The area is heavily car dependent and light on local amenities, but its reputation as an upmarket enclave, sandwiched between Golden Bay and Karnup, makes it sought-after for those prioritising space and lifestyle over convenience. The typical house sells for around $920k and rent of $660/week, placing it 10% below the Perth metro median.
Getting to the CBD takes a 50-minute drive or 89 minutes by transit, and most residents drive (68%). At 76/100, safety here is notably above the metro average of 52 by 24 points, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences.
The area's 1 school hold a combined rating of 34/100, around average. The median age is 35, with households earning $2,180/week.