Singleton, New South Wales: Mining Jobs and Town Guide
Singleton is in the Hunter area of New South Wales. The ABS 2021 Census counted 24,577 people for the Local Government Area (LGA). Every fact below links to the page it came from.
Last checked 10 October 2026. Operations, services and airlines change, so confirm with the operator, council or airport before you plan a move.
Key facts
- State
- New South Wales
- Region
- Hunter
- Population
- 24,577 people, Local Government Area (LGA), median age 37ABS 2021 Census, geography: Singleton
- Main commodity
- Coal
- Council
- Singleton Council
- Last checked
- 10 October 2026
Mining and industry around Singleton
Hunter Valley Operations is at Lemington, 24 km north-west of Singleton. It is a joint venture between Yancoal (51%) and Glencore (49%), independently managed, producing thermal and semi-soft metallurgical coal. It reports 1,550 employees and contractors. The Continuation Project extends life of mine from 2026 to 2045 at HVO North and from 2030 to 2042 at HVO South.
Source: Glencore, Hunter Valley Operations, checked 10 October 2026Mount Thorley Warkworth is an integrated operation of two adjacent open cut mines 15 km south-west of Singleton. Both mines have operated since 1981. It is operated by Coal & Allied (NSW) Pty Ltd, a wholly owned Yancoal subsidiary, for a joint venture. Yancoal holds 80% of Mount Thorley and the Warkworth interests are held by CNA, Nippon Steel and Mitsubishi Materials entities. Mining is approved until 15 February 2037.
Source: Yancoal, Mount Thorley Warkworth, checked 10 October 2026
Getting to Singleton
We have not found an airport or airline source for Singleton, so we do not list one. The Singleton Council website is the place to check.
We list airlines as published by the airport or council. We do not list fares or flight times.
Mining jobs in Singleton
The operator pages cited above name these employers. Their careers pages list current roles.
Yancoal
Yancoal careersGlencore
Glencore careers
For other employers and the job boards that list FIFO roles, see FIFO jobs: where to apply.
These guides cover what sites ask for and what roles pay.
Singleton questions answered
How many people live in Singleton?
The ABS 2021 Census counted 24,577 people for Singleton, measured as a Local Government Area (LGA). The median age was 37. Other ABS geography types give different counts for the same place, so check the type before you compare towns.
What is mined or exported around Singleton?
Main commodity: coal (Yancoal, Mount Thorley Warkworth). Hunter Valley Operations is at Lemington, 24 km north-west of Singleton. It is a joint venture between Yancoal (51%) and Glencore (49%), independently managed, producing thermal and semi-soft metallurgical coal. It reports 1,550 employees and contractors. The Continuation Project extends life of mine from 2026 to 2045 at HVO North and from 2030 to 2042 at HVO South.
Can you fly to Singleton?
We have not found an airport or airline source for Singleton, so we do not list one. Check the Singleton Council website for transport options.
Which council covers Singleton?
Singleton is in New South Wales. The council is Singleton Council.
Which mining companies hire around Singleton?
The operator pages cited above name Yancoal and Glencore. Apply through their careers pages, or see the FIFO jobs hub for other employers and job boards.