Howes Valley
NSWHowes Valley is a growing suburb in NSW with 80 residents.
- SAL code
- 11955
- SA2
- 106011113
- Population
- 80
- LGA
- Singleton
Howes Valley, NSW had 80 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 4.2% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 45-54 years, and the median age sits at 51. The median household income is $749 per week, and households with a mortgage repay around $1,000 a month. Around 81.8% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being owned outright at 51.5%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 100.0% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 3 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?80
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+4.2%
3yr: +2.2% · 10yr: +10.2%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$749/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
51
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?6/10
SA2 · middle-range
Unemployment
?2.3%
SA4 · Q4 2025
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
No data for this suburb
Parks & green space
?3
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
No data for this suburb
Dwelling approvals
?7
Singleton · Feb 2026
Median Weekly Rent
Based on NSW rental bond lodgements, aggregated at postcode level. All SALs sharing this postcode show the same median.
Median House Sale Price
Source: state Valuer-General (suburb-level quarterly medians).
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Safety & Crime
2025 Q3Reported incidents from NSW police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — Singleton Surrounds (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Howes Valley suburb alone is ~80 (Census 2021).
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 4,684 to 5,523 over 24 years, averaging 0.7% per year.
Government school catchment
Intake zonePrimary
Milbrodale PS78.0%
- Jerrys Plains PS 11.6%
- Broke PS 5.3%
- Martindale PS 5.0%
Secondary
Singleton HS95.0%
- Muswellbrook HS 5.0%
Source: NSW Department of Education — School Intake Zones. Boundaries can be amended without notice; confirm with the school before relying on enrolment.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Almost entirely detached houses (100%), owner-occupied (82%).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire & flood risk
Hazard data is not yet available for NSW.
Source when available: NSW Rural Fire Service (BFPL) and NSW DPHI EPI Flood.
Planning zones
6 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | ZoneEnvironmental | 41.0% | 227.19 km² |
| RU2 | ZoneRural | 27.5% | 152.64 km² |
| RU3 | ZoneRural | 18.3% | 101.28 km² |
| C2 | ZoneEnvironmental | 12.4% | 68.52 km² |
| C3 | ZoneEnvironmental | 0.7% | 3.90 km² |
| SP2 | ZoneSpecial use | 0.1% | 0.77 km² |
Source: NSW DPHI EPI Land Zoning (ZONE_NSW/2026-04-29/1eccf1a530fa1be5) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.