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{{Infobox Australian place
| type        = town
| name        = Singleton
| state       = nsw
| image       =St Patricks in Singleton, NSW - panoramio.jpg 
| caption     = St Patrick's Church
| coordinates = {{coord|32|34|0|S|151|10|11|E|display=inline,title}}
| pop         = 17503
| pop_year    = 2023
| pop_footnotes = <ref name=ABSSUA/>
| postcode    = 2330
| elevation   = 40
| dist1       = 202
| dir1        = NNW
| location1   = [[Sydney]]
| dist2       = 80
| dir2        = NW
| location2   = [[Newcastle, New South Wales|Newcastle]]
| dist3       = 47
| dir3        = SE
| location3   = [[Muswellbrook, New South Wales|Muswellbrook]]
| dist4       = 44
| dir4        = NW
| location4   = [[Cessnock, New South Wales|Cessnock]]
| dist5       = 49
| dir5        = WNW
| location5   = [[Maitland, New South Wales|Maitland]]
| lga         = Singleton Shire Council
| county = [[Northumberland County, New South Wales|Northumberland]]
| stategov    = [[Electoral district of Upper Hunter|Upper Hunter]]
| fedgov      = [[Division of Hunter|Hunter]]
| maxtemp     = 24.7
| mintemp     = 11.1
| rainfall    = 645.4
| est         = 
}}

'''Singleton''' is a town on the banks of the [[Hunter River (New South Wales)|Hunter River]] in [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]. Singleton is 202km (126&nbsp;mi) north-north-west of [[Sydney]], and 70&nbsp;km (43&nbsp;mi) north-west of [[Newcastle, New South Wales|Newcastle]].<ref>Robinson's Road Atlas of Australia, Lansdowne Press, 1983</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.geodatos.net/en/distances/cities/australia/new-south-wales/singleton|title=Distance from Singleton, Australia to other cities - Distance Calculator|website=www.geodatos.net|access-date=2019-12-18}}</ref> As of 2023, Singleton had an estimated urban population of 17,503.<ref name=ABSSUA>{{cite web|title=Region summary: Singleton|url=https://dbr.abs.gov.au/region.html?lyr=sa2&rgn=106011112 |website=dbr.abs.gov.au}} Estimated resident population, 2023.</ref>

Singleton's main urban area includes the town centre, Singleton Heights, Dunolly, Darlington, The Retreat, Wattle Ponds and Hunterview. Surrounding rural villages include [[Broke, New South Wales|Broke]], [[Camberwell, New South Wales|Camberwell]], [[Jerrys Plains, New South Wales|Jerrys Plains]], Goorangoola/Greenlands, [[Belford, New South Wales|Belford]] and Lower Belford.

Singleton is located on the north-eastern part of the [[geological]] structure known as the [[Sydney basin]], which borders the [[New England (New South Wales)|New England region]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0007/96847/20758.gif|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110917080323/http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0007/96847/20758.gif|url-status=dead|title=Geological Map Sydney Basin|archivedate=17 September 2011|website=www.dpi.nsw.gov.au}}</ref>

Singleton is now home to a $100 million dollar lottery winner, the highest in the town’s history.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-01 |title=Singleton couple win $100 million in Powerball lottery |url=https://www.singletonargus.com.au/story/8507101/singleton-couple-wins-100-million-in-powerball-draw/ |access-date=2024-02-09 |website=The Singleton Argus |language=en-AU}}</ref>

==History==

The traditional landowners of the land around what is now Singleton are the [[Wonnarua]] / [[Wanaruah]] people. The [[Wonnarua]] / [[Wanaruah]] people have occupied the land in the Upper Hunter Valley for over 30,000 years.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Aboriginal History|url=https://www.singleton.nsw.gov.au/212/Aboriginal-History|access-date=26 May 2021}}</ref>

Singleton was established in the 1820s. In its early years, it was also called Patrick's Plains.<ref>{{cite web |title=Patrick's Plains |publisher=Family History society of Singleton |first=Valma | last=Gee |url=http://www.xroyvision.com.au/singleton/singtext/35.html|access-date=24 January 2010}}</ref> The [[Main Northern railway line]] reached Singleton in 1863 and was the end of the line until 1869. The town retains many historic buildings, including the original courthouse built in 1841, various large churches and many traditional [[Australian pub]]s. The countryside surrounding Singleton contains an unusual number of fine old mansions, reflecting the aristocratic nature of land grants when the area was settled. They include 'Neotsfield' (1828), the elaborate 'Baroona' (1829), 'Abbey Green' (1865) and stunning 'Minimbah' (1877).

A Telegraph Office was opened in Singleton on 25 February 1861 during the construction of the first telegraph line to Queensland. That Office combined with the Post Office on 1 January 1870. In May 1942, the community celebrated the appointment of the town's first female Telegram Messenger – Miss Daphne Lambkins. She was one of the first female Messengers in the Commonwealth.<ref>{{Cite web |last =Johnstone, James Dr. |title = Telegrams in Australia|url=https://telegramsaustralia.com/Forms/Telegraph%20Offices/NSW/NSW%20TOs%20First%20to%20Qld.html#Singleton  |access-date=24 August 2022}}</ref>

Singleton was subject to the [[1955 Hunter Valley floods|major flooding of the Hunter River in 1955]], causing extensive damage to the town. When the area was being settled, the government originally attempted to create a town at [[Whittingham, New South Wales|Whittingham]] in a flood-free area, but the town grew by the river nonetheless. An embankment was constructed following the 1955 floods to help protect the town against any future flooding.

<gallery>
Image:SingletonBuilding0004.jpg|[[Singleton High School]]
Image:SingletonBuilding0005.jpg|[[Singleton railway station, New South Wales|Singleton railway station]]
Image:SingletonBuilding0006.jpg|All Saints' Anglican Church
Image:SingletonBuilding0007.jpg|All Saints' Church Rectory
</gallery>

=== 1833 Revolt ===
In November 1833, six [[Convicts in Australia|convicts]] decided to revolt because of their poor treatment, meagre provisions and [[Flagellation|floggings]].<ref name=":3" />  Larnach and Mudie were away from the property at the time washing sheep.<ref name=":1" /> The rebels stole clothes, guns, food and horses.<ref name=":1" /> They held Emily Larnach hostage with several servants locking them in an [[outhouse]].<ref name=":1" /> They also attempted to kill John Larnach but he managed to escape to [[Henry Dangar]]'s house.<ref name=":1" /> Five of six men involved the riots were sentenced to death.<ref name=":3" />During the months preceding the revolt nearly two thirds of the convicts had been flogged with one third of them being flogged multiple times.<ref name=":3" /> The subsequent trial in December 1833 led to the convicts being charged with stealing from two dwelling houses, shooting with intent to kill, [[aiding and abetting]] and an [[attempted murder]].<ref name=":2" /> The inquiry produced little evidence of illegal work practice or servants and convicts being overworked.<ref name=":2" />

== Notable properties ==
=== ''Baroona'' ===
''Baroona'' was built in 1829 with property being on 33 hectares.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=AUSTIN|first=PETER|date=2020-02-03|title=Purchase your own 'castle'|url=https://www.huntervalleynews.net.au/story/6611541/purchase-your-own-castle/|access-date=2021-03-17|website=Hunter Valley News|language=en-AU}}</ref> John Larnach built the 1600ha house on land owned by his father-in-law [[James Mudie]].<ref name=":0" /> Larnach and Mudie worked together on property with the help of convict labour to create a prominent [[Agriculture|agricultural]] establishment producing [[wool]], [[meat]] and [[wheat]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|date=2019-11-06|title=Local Landmark: Baroona|url=https://oneagencylindyharris.com.au/local-landmark/baroona/|access-date=2021-03-17|website=Lindy Harris|language=en-AU}}</ref> He was assigned 64 convicts which comprised 67% [[England|English]], 25% [[Ireland|Irish]] and a few from [[Scotland]] with a median age of 28 years old.<ref name=":2">{{Cite journal|last=Roberts|first=David|date=2018|title=Masters, Magistrates and the Management of Complaint: The 1833 Convict Revolt at Castle Forbes and the Failure of Local Governance|journal=University|volume=19|pages=57–94}}</ref> A servant set fire to the estate in 1832.<ref name=":3">{{Cite journal|last1=Ford|first1=Lisa|last2=Roberts|first2=David Andrew|date=2020-12-04|title=The Convict Peace: The Imperial Context of the 1833 Convict Revolt at Castle Forbes|url=https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/03086534.2020.1848401|journal=The Journal of Imperial and Commonwealth History|volume=49|pages=1–21|language=en|doi=10.1080/03086534.2020.1848401|s2cid=230626235|issn=0308-6534|hdl=1959.4/unsworks_73667|hdl-access=free}}</ref> In 1893 Baroona was given an addition of a spiral staircase, a card room and a viewing terrace.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Debbie|date=2020-01-02|title=Luxury heritage estate and acreage: 'Baroona'|url=https://www.therealestateconversation.com.au/property/7-range-road-whittingham-2330/luxury-heritage-estate-and-acreage-baroona|access-date=2021-03-17|website=The Real Estate Conversation|language=en}}</ref>

=== ''Pelerin'' ===
Located on 30 Edinburgh Avenue on 3370 sqm,<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|title=30 Edinburgh Avenue, Singleton, Nsw, Australia, 2330 {{!}} "PELERIN" circa 1889 {{!}} $1150000 {{!}} Offered in Australia {{!}} www.WhatsitWorth.com.au|url=https://www.whatsitworth.com.au/search/real-estate/residential/30-edinburgh-avenue-singleton-nsw-australia-2330-135825.htm#.YGPHA68zaUk|access-date=2021-03-31|website=www.whatsitworth.com.au}}</ref> ''Pelerin'' was built in the 1830s and is a stone-faced two storey building.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|title=Historical Houses in the Singleton {{!}} Singleton Council|url=https://www.singleton.nsw.gov.au/523/Historical-Houses-in-the-Singleton|access-date=2021-03-31|website=www.singleton.nsw.gov.au}}</ref>  In 1899 it sustained major storm damage.<ref name=":5" /> The home was rebuilt for D H Dight who decided to retain its original name.<ref name=":5" /> It has 27 rooms including 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, study, and a timber kitchen.<ref name=":4" /> It has cedar joinery with 15-inch skirting board with 11-foot ceilings.<ref name=":4" />

=== ''Ardersier House'' and Garden ===
''Ardersier House'' was built in 1871 by Singleton's first mayor Alexander Munro.<ref name=":5" /> He named his property Ardersier after his birthplace in Scotland.<ref name=":5" /> It is a 1.26 ha property located at 48 Maitland Road.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web|title=Sold House - "ARDERSIER" 48 Maitland Road, SINGLETON, NSW 2330|url=https://raywhitesingleton.com.au/properties/sold-residential/nsw/singleton-2330/house/1751502|access-date=2021-03-31|website=Ray White Singleton|language=en}}</ref> In 1981 it was listed in the [[National Trust of Australia|National Trust]].<ref name=":6" /> It has three [[bedroom]]s, two [[bathroom]]s, plus study and an [[attic]] of two large rooms.<ref name=":6" />

=== ''Hambledon Hill'' ===
Completed in 1865, the land was given on a free grant to brothers Edward, Henry and William Nowland in 1824.<ref name=":7">{{Citation|last=Aussie~mobs|title=Hambledon Hill House, Maison Dieu, near Singleton, Australia|date=2010-01-01|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/hwmobs/7724550880/|access-date=2021-03-31}}</ref> Located on 535 Hambledon Hill Road,<ref name=":8">{{Cite web|url=https://www.realestate.com.au/property/535-hambledon-hill-rd-hambledon-hill-nsw-2330|title=535 Hambleton Hill Road Hambledon Hill NSW 2330}}</ref> the land is 50 acres and is currently owned by artist Dale Frank.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Nichols|first=Louise|date=2020-10-08|title=Hambledon Hill to open its garden to the public on November 1|url=https://www.singletonargus.com.au/story/6959822/hambledon-hill-to-open-its-garden-to-the-public-on-november-1/|access-date=2021-03-31|website=The Singleton Argus|language=en-AU}}</ref> It has 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.<ref name=":8" /> It is a two-storey sandstock brick home on stone foundations with hipped slate roof, a deep stone paved verandah, with cast-iron balustrade and French Doors.<ref name=":7" /> Last sold in September 2007 for $720,000.<ref name=":8" />

==Population==
According to the [[2021 Australian census|2021 census]], there were 17,018 people in the Singleton urban area.
* Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people made up 8.7% of the population.
* 85.4% of people were born in Australia. The next most common countries of birth were New Zealand 2.1%, England 1.5%, Philippines 1.1% and South Africa 0.6%.
* 90.3% of people spoke only English at home.
* The most common responses for religion were No Religion 36.4%, Anglican 22.2%, and Catholic 21.6%.<ref name="census">{{Cite web |title=2021 Singleton, Census All persons QuickStats {{!}} Australian Bureau of Statistics |url=https://www.abs.gov.au/census/find-census-data/quickstats/2021/1029 |access-date=2023-05-27 |website=www.abs.gov.au}}</ref>

{{Historical populations
|type= Australia
|1921|3270
|1933|3668
|1947|3940
|1954|4506
|1961|4519
|1966|6188
|1971|7187
|1976|7917
|1981|9572
|1986|10990
|1991|11861
|1996|12519
|2001|12495
|2006|13665
|2011|13961
|2016|13214
|2021|14229
|source=[[Australian Bureau of Statistics]] data.<ref name="ABS Census data">{{cite web |title=Statistics by Catalogue Number |publisher=Australian Bureau of Statistics |url=https://www.abs.gov.au/AUSSTATS/abs@.nsf/ViewContent?readform&view=ProductsbyCatalogue&Action=Expand&Num=2.2 |access-date=20 May 2024}}</ref><ref name="ABS Census data recent">{{cite web |title=Search Census data |publisher=Australian Bureau of Statistics |url=https://www.abs.gov.au/census/find-census-data/search-by-area |access-date=3 July 2024}}</ref>
}}

==Climate==
Singleton experiences a [[humid subtropical climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]]: ''Cfa'', [[Trewartha climate classification|Trewartha]]: ''Cfal''), with hot summers and mild winters, and with a moderately low precipitation amount of 652.7 millimetres (25.71 in). Precipitation is more abundant during the summer, as the town is affected by [[Foehn wind|foehn winds]] during winter and spring.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rain Shadows |url=https://www.willyweather.com.au/news/5291/rain+shadows.html |access-date=2022-05-05 |website=www.willyweather.com.au |language=en}}</ref> The highest temperature recorded at Singleton was 43.6 °C (110.5 °F) on 15 January 2001; the lowest recorded was &ndash;4.2 °C (24.4 °F) on 16 August 1994.

{{Weather box
|location = Singleton Water Board, New South Wales (1991–2002 normals and extremes); 40 m AMSL
|metric first = Yes
|single line = Yes
|collapsed = Yes
|Jan record high C = 43.6	
|Feb record high C = 40.0	
|Mar record high C = 41.0	
|Apr record high C = 34.7	
|May record high C = 28.2		
|Jun record high C = 25.4		
|Jul record high C = 26.0		
|Aug record high C = 30.4		
|Sep record high C = 33.0		
|Oct record high C = 39.0
|Nov record high C = 43.0	
|Dec record high C = 41.4	
|Jan high C = 30.6	
|Feb high C = 29.6	
|Mar high C = 27.7	
|Apr high C = 25.4	
|May high C = 21.1
|Jun high C = 18.3	
|Jul high C = 18.0
|Aug high C = 20.1	
|Sep high C = 23.1	
|Oct high C = 26.0	
|Nov high C = 27.6	
|Dec high C = 29.7	
|Jan mean C = 24.0
|Feb mean C = 23.4
|Mar mean C = 21.5
|Apr mean C = 18.3
|May mean C = 14.9
|Jun mean C = 12.0
|Jul mean C = 11.4
|Aug mean C = 12.6
|Sep mean C = 15.6
|Oct mean C = 18.4
|Nov mean C = 20.6
|Dec mean C = 22.8
|Jan low C = 17.3	
|Feb low C = 17.2	
|Mar low C = 15.2	
|Apr low C = 11.1		
|May low C = 8.6		
|Jun low C = 5.6		
|Jul low C = 4.8
|Aug low C = 5.0		
|Sep low C = 8.0	
|Oct low C = 10.7	
|Nov low C = 13.5		
|Dec low C = 15.9
|Jan record low C = 9.6		
|Feb record low C = 9.6		
|Mar record low C = 7.5	
|Apr record low C = 2.5	
|May record low C = 0.4	
|Jun record low C = -2.0		
|Jul record low C = -3.9		
|Aug record low C = -4.2	
|Sep record low C = 0.4	
|Oct record low C = 2.5
|Nov record low C = 5.0	
|Dec record low C = 8.1	
|precipitation colour = green
|Jan precipitation mm = 70.2
|Feb precipitation mm = 107.6	
|Mar precipitation mm = 75.1	
|Apr precipitation mm = 38.3	
|May precipitation mm = 37.8		
|Jun precipitation mm = 31.7	
|Jul precipitation mm = 41.7		
|Aug precipitation mm = 27.6		
|Sep precipitation mm = 44.1		
|Oct precipitation mm = 32.8	
|Nov precipitation mm = 59.2
|Dec precipitation mm = 86.6		
|year precipitation mm = 649.4
|Jan precipitation days = 7.4
|Feb precipitation days = 7.5	
|Mar precipitation days = 7.3	
|Apr precipitation days = 3.9	
|May precipitation days = 5.6	
|Jun precipitation days = 4.6
|Jul precipitation days = 4.7
|Aug precipitation days = 4.2
|Sep precipitation days = 5.8	
|Oct precipitation days = 5.0
|Nov precipitation days = 7.6	
|Dec precipitation days = 6.8	
|unit precipitation days = 1.0 mm
|Jan afthumidity = 49
|Feb afthumidity = 52	
|Mar afthumidity = 54
|Apr afthumidity = 51
|May afthumidity = 60
|Jun afthumidity = 57
|Jul afthumidity = 54
|Aug afthumidity = 44
|Sep afthumidity = 43
|Oct afthumidity = 43
|Nov afthumidity = 46
|Dec afthumidity = 47
|Jan dew point C = 15.6
|Feb dew point C = 16.5
|Mar dew point C = 15.2
|Apr dew point C = 12.3
|May dew point C = 10.9
|Jun dew point C = 8.0
|Jul dew point C = 6.5
|Aug dew point C = 5.3
|Sep dew point C = 7.4
|Oct dew point C = 9.6
|Nov dew point C = 11.6
|Dec dew point C = 14.1
|source 1 = [[Australian Bureau of Meteorology]] (temperature, precipitation, humidity- 1991–2002 extremes)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bom.gov.au/jsp/ncc/cdio/cvg/av?p_stn_num=061371&p_prim_element_index=0&p_comp_element_index=0&redraw=null&p_display_type=full_statistics_table&normals_years=1991-2020&tablesizebutt=normal |title= Singleton Water Board, NSW Climate (1991–2002 normals and extremes) |publisher= [[Australian Bureau of Meteorology]] |access-date=4 May 2022 }}</ref>
}}

==Transport==
The town is located at the junction of the [[New England Highway]] and [[Putty Road]]. The [[Golden Highway]] branches northwest from the New England Highway ten kilometres south of Singleton. Construction of a bypass of the New England Highway commenced in July 2024.<ref>[https://www.acciona.com.au/updates/news/acciona-to-deliver-the-singleton-bypass/ Acciona to deliver the Singleton bypass] [[Acciona]] 1 December 2023</ref><ref>[https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/current-projects/singleton-bypass-new-england-highway Singleton Bypass - New England Highway] [[Transport for NSW]]</ref>

Singleton is served by local and long-distance [[NSW TrainLink]] rail services. [[Singleton railway station, New South Wales|Singleton railway station]] on the [[Main Northern railway line]] is located at the southern end of the town centre. There are also local [[CDC NSW]] bus services.

==Economy==
Major industries near Singleton include [[coal mining]], [[power station|electricity generation]], light industry, [[vineyards]], horse breeding and [[cattle]] production. [[Dairying]] was once a mainstay in the area, but has declined.

The largest employment industry is coal mining, which employs 24 percent of the town's workforce.<ref name="ABS">{{Census 2011 AUS|id=1028|name=Singleton (SUA)|accessdate=17 November 2016|quick=on}}</ref> Defence is the second largest employer with almost 4 percent of the workforce.<ref name="ABS"/>

[[Lone Pine Barracks]] is located {{convert|8|km}} south of Singleton.

==Media==

===Print===
''[[The Singleton Argus]]'' is a bi-weekly newspaper which was established in 1874. It is currently owned and published by [[Australian Community Media]]. The weekly newspaper that serves Singleton and the Hunter Valley is ''The Hunter Valley News'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huntervalleynews.net.au|title=Hunter Valley News|work=huntervalleynews.net.au|access-date=11 November 2012}}</ref> which, along with the ''[[Newcastle Herald]]'' newspaper (daily, except Sundays), is published by Australian Community Media.
The Hunter River Times was established in 2020 and provides news for the surrounding Singleton area.

===Radio===
Radio stations serving both Newcastle and the Hunter Valley can be received in Singleton.

===Television===
Singleton is part of the [[Newcastle, New South Wales|Newcastle]]–[[Hunter Region]] television market, which is served by 5 television networks, three commercial and two national services (which include new sub-channels that started in 2009 for the commercial networks and in recent years from the national services).

==Tourism==
[[Image:Singleton Sundial Feb 2010.jpg|thumb|right|One of the world's largest [[sundial]]s, Singleton]]
* '''Sundial'''. Singleton is home to one of the world's largest [[sundial]]s, presented by a local coal mine for the 1988 Bicentennial Celebrations.
* '''Wineries'''. The town is close to the famous [[Pokolbin, New South Wales|Pokolbin]] wine region (southeast). There are also many wineries in the shire, especially around [[Broke, New South Wales|Broke]].
* '''Boating'''. Lake St Clair is an artificial lake located to the north of the town, with facilities for boating and camping.
* '''National Parks'''. [[Wollemi National Park|Wollemi]] and [[Yengo National Park|Yengo]] National Parks are located south of the town via the [[Putty Road]]. [[Barrington Tops National Park]] borders the north of the shire.
* '''Museums'''. Singleton has three main museums, the Singleton Historic Society Museum in Burdekin Park, the [[Royal Australian Infantry Corps]] Museum at the nearby barracks and the Mercy Convent Museum 'Sacred Spaces' within the grounds of the Convent of the Sisters of Mercy (Singleton).

<gallery>
File:SingletonBuilding0003.jpg|St Patrick's Catholic Church, Queen Street
File:1 Convent of Mercy1.jpg|Convent of the [[Sisters of Mercy]]
File:SingletonBuilding0001.jpg|St Catherine's College
File:BaiameCaveBulga0003.jpg|Aboriginal painting, [[Baiame Cave]], Milbrodale
</gallery>

==Heritage listings==
Singleton has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
* 25 Dangar Road: [[Singleton District Hospital]]<ref name=nswshr-833>{{cite NSW SHR|5045501|Singleton District Hospital|hr=00833|access-date=18 May 2018}}</ref>
* 25–27 George Street: [[Singleton Post Office]]<ref name=nswshr-478>{{cite NSW SHR|5045603|Post Office (former)|hr=00478|fn=S91/02130 & KHC 860670|access-date=18 May 2018}}</ref>
* 88 George Street: [[Ewbank, Singleton|Ewbank]]<ref name=nswshr-174>{{cite NSW SHR|5045256|Ewbank & Outbuildings|hr=00174|fn=S90/04511 & HC 32658|access-date=18 May 2018}}</ref>
* Main Northern railway: [[Singleton railway station, New South Wales|Singleton railway station]]<ref name=nswshr-1246>{{cite NSW SHR|5012218|Singleton Railway Station group|hr=01246|access-date=18 May 2018}}</ref>
* Queen Street: [[St Patrick's Roman Catholic Church Cemetery]]<ref name=nswshr-233>{{cite NSW SHR|5045261|St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church Cemetery|hr=00233|fn=S90/05786 & HC 32514|access-date=18 May 2018}}</ref>

==Education==
Singleton is home to a number of educational facilities. These include schools operated by [[NSW Department of Education]] and two non-government schools at both Primary and Secondary levels; as well as a [[TAFE NSW|TAFE campus]], Singleton Community College and a number of pre-schools. St Catherine's Catholic College provides classes from kindergarten to year 12, while Australian Christian College has classes from pre-kindergarten to year 12.

Schools operated by NSW Department of Education include:

* Broke Public School
* Jerrys Plains Public School
* King Street Public School
* Milbrodale Public School
* Kirkton Public School
* Mount Pleasant Public School
* Singleton Heights Public School
* Singleton Public School
* [[Singleton High School]]

[[Hunter Institute of TAFE]] operates a campus in Singleton. It provides training and further education as well as collaborating with secondary schools for students completing Senior years.

== Notable people ==
* [[Joseph Burnett]]{{spaced endash}}born in Singleton in 1899 and is best known as the Captain of the ill-fated {{HMAS|Sydney|D48|6}}, which was lost on 19 November 1941 in a battle with German auxiliary cruiser [[German auxiliary cruiser Kormoran|''Kormoran'']]
* [[Charles Dutton (politician)|Charles Dutton]]{{spaced endash}}a Queensland politician and great-great grandfather of [[Peter Dutton]] was born in Singleton
* [[Dale Frank]]{{spaced endash}}an artist, was born and currently lives in Singleton
* [[Carl Heine]]{{spaced endash}}was born in Singleton, missionary in the Marshall Islands, executed in April 1944 by Japanese authorities
* [[Kerrod Holland]]{{spaced endash}}a [[rugby league]] player
* [[Joy McKean]]{{spaced endash}}an [[Australian country music]] matriarch, was born in Singleton in 1930
* [[Cherie Nowlan]]{{spaced endash}}a television and film producer, was born in Singleton, best known for directing the 1997 film ''[[Thank God He Met Lizzie]]''
* [[Toby Price]]{{spaced endash}}the [[2016 Dakar Rally]] champion lives in Singleton
* [[Wendy Richardson]] {{post-nominals|country=AUS|OAM}}{{spaced endash}}a playwright, was born in Singleton in 1933
* [[Sean Rudder]]{{spaced endash}}a rugby [[Rugby league|league]] player
* [[Josh Valentine]]{{spaced endash}}a [[rugby union]] player
* [[Charles Wade|Sir Charles Wade]]{{spaced endash}}a former [[premier of New South Wales]], serving from 1907 to 1910, was born in Singleton
* [[Jimmy Crute]]{{spaced endash}}a professional mixed martial artist signed to the [[UFC]], was born in Singleton

==Sister city==
{{JPN}} - [[Takahata, Yamagata]], Japan<ref name=International>{{cite web|url=http://www.clair.or.jp/cgi-bin/simai/e/03.cgi?p=06&n=Yamagata%20Prefecture|title=International Exchange|work=List of Affiliation Partners within Prefectures|publisher=Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR)|access-date=21 November 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222095936/http://www.clair.or.jp/cgi-bin/simai/e/03.cgi?p=06&n=Yamagata%20Prefecture|archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[List of world's largest roadside attractions]]

==References==
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==External links==
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{{wikivoyage|Singleton}}
* {{cite web|url=http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/ieo/Hunter/maplg.htm|title=Hunter River catchment|format=map|work=Office of Environment and Heritage|publisher=[[Government of New South Wales]]}}
* [http://www.singleton.nsw.gov.au/  Singleton Shire Council]
* [http://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valley/singleton Tourist guide for Singleton - Visit NSW]

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