Notable Locals
- While obviously not born in Singleton, the township's founder Benjamin Singleton is buried in a local graveyard.
- Australian country music matriarch Joy McKean was born in Singleton in 1930.
- Some famous sportspeople include rugby league players Steve Simpson, Sean Rudder, Luke Price (Brisbane Broncos), Leigh McWilliams, Riley Brown and Rugby Union players Steve Merrick and Josh Valentine.
- Former New South Wales Premier, Sir Charles Wade was born in Singleton, serving as premier from 1907-1910.
- Though not born in Singleton, Joe Governor (an infamous bushranger) is buried outside the local Anglican cemetery. The book and film 'The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith' is based on the activities of he and his brother.
- Two-times Australian off-road motorcycle racing champion Toby Price lives in Singleton.
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“a notable prince that was called King John;
And he ruled England with main and with might,
For he did great wrong, and maintained little right.”
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