What is Singleton Military Area known for?

Singleton Military Area is known for Lone Pine Barracks, home to the Australian Army School of Infantry and the Royal Australian Infantry Corps Museum. It is one of Australia's most significant Army training establishments, with a heritage tied to Australian military history.

How far is Singleton Military Area from Sydney CBD?

Singleton Military Area is approximately 240 kilometres north-west of Sydney's CBD, typically a 2 hr 20 min – 3 hr 15 min drive via the New England Highway depending on traffic.

Does Singleton Military Area have public transport?

The military area itself has no public transport. The nearest train station is at Singleton (approximately 8 km north), served by NSW TrainLink Hunter Line regional services running to Sydney Central and Newcastle.

What is the population of Singleton Military Area?

Singleton Military Area recorded a population of approximately 581 at the 2021 Census, comprising primarily Australian Army personnel and support staff stationed at Lone Pine Barracks.

Is Singleton Military Area a good place to live?

As an active military base, Singleton Military Area is primarily home to Army personnel and their families. Those stationed here benefit from the Hunter Valley's excellent lifestyle, the services of Singleton town, and proximity to the world-famous Hunter Valley wine region.

What is the postcode for Singleton Military Area?

The postcode for Singleton Military Area is 2331, shared with Singleton and surrounding Hunter Valley localities.

Singleton Military Area

NSW 2331 • New South Wales

581

Population (2021)

N/A

Median Income

137.30 km²

Area

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Median Rent

DefenceRuralHistoricCommuter Belt

About Singleton Military Area

Singleton Military Area is a gazetted locality in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales, encompassing Lone Pine Barracks — an Australian Army base located approximately 8 kilometres south of Singleton township. The locality has a population of around 581, comprising defence personnel and support staff stationed at the barracks, and covers approximately 137 square kilometres of the Hunter Valley region. It falls within the postcode 2331 shared with Singleton and nearby Hunter Valley localities.

Lone Pine Barracks is home to the Australian Army School of Infantry, Defence Support Group Singleton, and the Royal Australian Infantry Corps Museum — making it a significant centre for Army training and heritage. The surrounding Hunter Valley landscape of vineyards, farmland, and river flats provides the backdrop for one of Australia's most important military training establishments. Residents and personnel have ready access to the full range of services in nearby Singleton, including schools, shops, and the Hunter Valley's renowned wine and tourism attractions.

Singleton Military Area falls under postcode 2331 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Upper Hunter electorate.

📍 Location

State

New South Wales

Postcode

2331

Urban Area

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LGA / Council

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Federal Electorate

Hunter

State Electorate

Upper Hunter

Type

Locality

Timezone

Sydney (UTC+10)

Coordinates

-32.74°, 151.16°

Statistical Area

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Area

137.30 km²

Elevation

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Singleton

8 km

N/A (driving distance)

Bus Services

Hunter Valley Bus Company local routes — Singleton town centre Approx 15 min by car

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance

240 km

By Train

Drive to Singleton station (~8 km) then NSW TrainLink Hunter Line to Sydney Central (~3 hr)

By Car (Peak)

2 hr 45 min – 3 hr 15 min

By Car (Off-Peak)

2 hr 20 min – 2 hr 45 min

🛣️ Access via New England Highway. Newcastle CBD is approx 80 km south-east, a 55–70 min drive.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

The military area has no public commercial walkable precinct; all everyday services require a drive to Singleton.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Singleton Military Area by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Singleton Military Area Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Singleton Military Area" under Suburb

👥 Demographics

Census 2016

Census 2021

581

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Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016

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Income 2021

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Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

💰 Income: ABS Census 2021