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Whittingham

NSW 2330 • New South Wales

421
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
40.21 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricSemi-RuralQuietEstablished
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About Whittingham

Whittingham is a small rural locality in the Singleton Council area of the Upper Hunter region in New South Wales, situated approximately 4 kilometres south-east of the township of Singleton. With a population of around 421, the locality covers approximately 40 square kilometres of predominantly agricultural land in the Hunter Valley, one of Australia's most productive wine and coal regions. The area has a well-established character with a history stretching back to the mid-19th century, when a post office and public school served the local farming community.

Whittingham is home to several heritage-listed properties, including Minimbah House and Neotsfield, which reflect the locality's long pastoral history. The Anglican cemetery on Cemetery Road continues to be maintained as a community landmark. The E.C. Throsby abattoir provides some local employment, while the surrounding landscape is defined by Hunter Valley farmland, vineyards, and grazing properties. Residents rely on nearby Singleton for shopping, schools, and healthcare, making it a quiet rural retreat with easy access to Hunter Valley town amenities.

Whittingham falls under postcode 2330 and is governed by the Singleton Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Macquarie, while state elections fall under the Upper Hunter electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2330
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Singleton
Federal Electorate
Macquarie
State Electorate
Upper Hunter
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.76°, 150.97°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
40.21 km²
Population Density
10 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2330

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2330, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$53,000
Median 2023–24
$61,393
▲ 15.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$82,264

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2330; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Singleton Station
5 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • Hunter Valley Buses local services — Singleton town centre 10–15 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
200 km
By Train
Train from Singleton to Sydney (2.5–3 hrs, limited services)
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 15 min – 2 hr 45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr – 2 hr 20 min

🛣️ Access via New England Highway; Singleton is the main service hub 4 km north-west

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Whittingham is a dispersed rural locality with no local shops or services; all daily needs require a car trip to Singleton

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
421
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Singleton Local Government Area, which contains Whittingham. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
257.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 4.7%
Motor vehicle theft
280.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
390 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 4.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
11.7 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
253.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 6.0%
View all 62 offence types for Singleton →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whittingham known for? +

Whittingham is a quiet rural locality in the Hunter Valley known for its heritage-listed properties including Minimbah House, its long pastoral history dating to the 1800s, and its setting amid the Hunter Valley's farmland and wine country.

How far is Whittingham from Sydney? +

Whittingham is approximately 200 kilometres north-west of Sydney CBD, a drive of around 2 to 2.5 hours via the New England Highway, or roughly 4 kilometres south-east of the nearby town of Singleton.

Does Whittingham have public transport? +

Whittingham has limited local bus connections to Singleton. The former Whittingham railway station was closed and demolished long ago; the nearest active rail service is at Singleton, which has limited trains to Newcastle and Sydney.

What is the population of Whittingham? +

Whittingham has a population of approximately 421 residents according to the 2021 Census, consistent with its character as a small, dispersed rural locality in the Upper Hunter region.

Is Whittingham a good place to live? +

Whittingham suits people who value a peaceful rural lifestyle and don't mind being car-dependent. It offers a quiet country setting close to the Hunter Valley's wine country and the town of Singleton, where all major amenities are readily accessible.

What is the postcode for Whittingham? +

The postcode for Whittingham, New South Wales is 2330, shared with the nearby town of Singleton.

Is Whittingham a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Whittingham is part of the Singleton LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.