Roller shutters in Singleton
Singleton was declared a townsite in 1956 and honours Captain Francis Corbet Singleton, who came to the district in 1839. At the 2021 Census, 99.6% of its homes were separate houses.
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Small numbers in the Singleton figures
Singleton had 4,021 residents at the 2021 Census, and with a population that size the burglary numbers are small. WA Police recorded 36 burglaries in the suburb in 2021, 26 in 2024 and 11 in 2025. Across 2021 to 2025 the average was 19.6 a year.
Counts this low jump around, and they are too small to read a trend from, so it would be wrong to call the drop to 11 a pattern. For 2025 the rate was 2.7 per 1,000 residents, below the metropolitan Perth rate of 4.0. A few burglaries either way would move that rate noticeably. As in every suburb, the total includes homes and businesses.
What does hold steady is how a shutter works. Down, it is a physical barrier on windows and doors, and it makes forced entry slower and noisier.
Remote control and timers for Singleton homes
Two census figures are worth knowing. In 2021, 9.4% of employed Singleton residents worked in mining, compared with 6.6% for Greater Perth. The census does not record fly-in fly-out work, so that share is a proxy only. Residents aged 65 and over were 9.9%, below the Greater Perth figure of 15.8%.
The choice of motor decides how much a shutter can do on its own. Hardwired motors can run on a timer and, with a WiFi hub, be opened or closed from your phone while you are away. Ozroll's battery drive does not rely on mains power, and its E-Series can store energy from the sun, but Ozroll notes that its portable E-Port controller does not lend itself to automation. If schedules matter to you, say so at the measure.
Ozroll's remotes can run a single shutter, a group on one channel, or every shutter in the house on separate channels. WA Police holiday advice adds that you can let your local council or police know when you will be away.
Singleton houses and outdoor living areas
The 2021 Census recorded 99.6% of Singleton's occupied dwellings as separate houses, against 77.8% for Greater Perth, with no townhouses or flats counted. Home ownership was 79.9%, above the Greater Perth figure of 70.4%, and 22.2% of homes were owned outright.
Start with residential roller shutters on bedrooms and the glass doors to the back yard. Each shutter is built in Wangara: Ozroll slats cut to size, pelmets and guides made up, motor fitted and the whole unit tested.
Outdoor living areas suit blinds. We make Ziptrak and cafe blinds, along with Slidetrack and motorised options, with mesh and PVC cut on our own table and frames cut to each opening.
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Beach and bushland edges of Singleton
Singleton runs to the ocean. Its boundary comes within 25 m of the coastline and the middle of the suburb is about 0.8 km from it, so much of the suburb sits close to the sea. Salt is hard on metal fitted outdoors; ask about finishes and plan an occasional rinse.
Around 57.9% of Singleton is designated bush fire prone on the state map that came into effect on 13 December 2025. Building and Energy's retrofit advice for existing homes is to protect windows with metal screens or bushfire shutters, and Ozroll states its roller shutters have been tested by the CSIRO against BAL-29 and BAL-40 standards.
Mandurah Road runs along the suburb; if bedrooms face it, mention that at the measure.
Singleton homes and the planning exemption
Singleton is in the City of Rockingham, whose development applications page says a single house, including patio additions, does not need development approval on residential zoned land. The state rule behind that has three conditions: the R-Codes apply, the work meets the deemed-to-comply provisions, and the home is not heritage protected.
Two cases need more thought. On bushfire prone land, the exemptions do not apply where the bushfire rules require approval at BAL-40 or BAL-FZ, so check your block's assessment first. And if a shutter or external blind is meant to act as a privacy screen under the R-Codes, the deemed-to-comply standard asks for screening at least 1.6m high, at least 75 per cent obscure, permanently fixed and made of durable material.
Covering Singleton from Wangara
Singleton is about 73 km from our Wangara factory as the crow flies, so measures and installs here are by arrangement. Pages for nearby suburbs set out their own figures: Golden Bay, Madora Bay, Lakelands and Secret Harbour.
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Questions about roller shutters in Singleton
What is the burglary trend in Singleton?
The numbers are too small to read a trend. WA Police recorded 36 burglaries in Singleton in 2021, 26 in 2024 and 11 in 2025. The 2025 rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents is below the metro rate of 4.0.
Do Singleton homes need approval for roller shutters?
A single house is generally exempt if the R-Codes apply, the work is deemed-to-comply and the home is not heritage protected. On bushfire prone land assessed at BAL-40 or BAL-FZ, approval may be needed.
Can I put my Singleton shutters on a timer?
Yes, with a hardwired motor and timer or a WiFi hub. Ozroll's portable E-Port battery controller does not suit automation, so mention timers when we measure.
How far is Singleton from your factory?
About 73 km from Wangara in a straight line. Work in Singleton is by arrangement.
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