Singleton is a town on the banks of the Hunter
River in New South Wales, Australia.
Singleton is 197 kilometres (122 mi) north-
north-west of Sydney, and 80 kilometres
(50 mi) northwest of Newcastle. At the 2011
census, Singleton had a population of 13,961,
with a wider local government area population
of 22,694.

Singleton's main urban area includes the town
centre, Singleton Heights, Dunolly, Darlington,
The Retreat, Wattle ponds and Hunterview.
Surrounding rural villages include Broke,
Camberwell, Jerrys Plains,
Goorangoola/Greenlands and Belford.

Singleton is located on the north-eastern part
of the geological structure known as the
Sydney basin, which borders the New England
region. The town is located at the junction of
the New England Highway and Putty Road. The
Golden Highway bypasses the town to the
south. Singleton is also served by local and
long-distance rail services. Singleton railway
station is located at the southern end of the
town centre. There are also bus services, both
intercity and local.