Singleton vs Stake Hill
Singleton scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Stake Hill (992) sits above Singleton (988). Stake Hill skews owner-occupied (95%), Singleton runs more rental-dense (80% owner).
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Singleton and Stake Hill side by side
| Measure | Singleton | Stake Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $300/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $300/wk |
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 95.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 4.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 988 | 992 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 65 |
| Population | 4,021 | 469 |
| Median age | 35 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 695 mm | 720 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 30.2°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Stake Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (992 vs 988).
Singleton vs Stake Hill: common questions
Does Singleton or Stake Hill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Stake Hill scores 992 vs 988 in Singleton. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Singleton or Stake Hill?
Singleton scores 12/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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