NSW · Newcastle Council
Fletcher, 2287
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Fletcher is a practical established suburb in Newcastle, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.
The community skews younger, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Buses and trains connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and safety lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in parks and green space and housing affordability.
Population
- Population
- 8,014
- Median age
- 32
- Median household income / week
- $2,545
- Dwelling vacancy
- 2.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 66 of 2,495
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,217
- Employment rate
- 72.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 141 / 177 / 22
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $500
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $700
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $630
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 393
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 501
- Against the person
- 148
- Against property
- 246
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 62.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 54 residents
- State safety percentile
- 40.7th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +9%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault235
- Fraud219
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment239
- Malicious Damage To Property262
- Steal From Motor Vehicle206
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,085
- Bishop Tyrrell Anglican CollegeCombined
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
58 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College, Awabakal Dr
- Minmi Rd After Britannia Bvd
- Minmi Rd After Britannia Bvd
- Minmi Rd Opp Highland Way
- Minmi Rd Opp Highland Way
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
248 planning-related records
2026· 13 proposals
June 2026
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure173 WATERSIDE DRIVE FLETCHER 2287Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure13 FEATHERWOOD WAY FLETCHER 2287Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure2 JARRAH CLOSE FLETCHER 2287Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool12 ROSEWOOD CRESCENT FLETCHER 2287Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation430 MINMI ROAD FLETCHER 2287Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Centre-based child care256 MINMI ROAD FLETCHER 2287Under Assessment
April 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool20 TIBIN DRIVE FLETCHER 2287Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure15 SABRE CLOSE FLETCHER 2287Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13 KUTTAL CRESCENT FLETCHER 2287Additional Information Requested
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation430 MINMI ROAD FLETCHER 2287Determined
January 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Fences; Landscaping structures; Minor building alterations (external)16 WAKUN STREET FLETCHER 2287Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)5 STYLES CLOSE FLETCHER 2287Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Residential Accommodation2 WAKUN STREET FLETCHER 2287Determined
2025· 27 proposals
December 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Early Education and Care Facility; School-based child care256 MINMI ROAD FLETCHER 2287Determined
- Subdivision14 JARRAH CLOSE FLETCHER 2287Determined
November 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure48 BOTTLEBRUSH BOULEVARD FLETCHER 2287Determined
October 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Carport; Swimming pool17 PEBBLESTONE STREET FLETCHER 2287Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool8 CYPRESS CLOSE FLETCHER 2287Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool8 JARRAH CLOSE FLETCHER 2287Determined
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Carport; Swimming pool8 BULBUL CRESCENT FLETCHER 2287Determined
- Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support50 AWABAKAL DRIVE FLETCHER 2287Determined
- Subdivision5-7 BELLBIRD CLOSE FLETCHER 2287Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool24 SCOBIE STREET FLETCHER 2287Determined
- Subdivision30 TURNBERRY CLOSE FLETCHER 2287Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)22 PANORAMA CLOSE FLETCHER 2287Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)6 GLAUCA STREET FLETCHER 2287Determined
August 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport; Swimming pool36 ROSEWOOD CRESCENT FLETCHER 2287Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport; Fences3 RADIATA CLOSE FLETCHER 2287Determined
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation31 KUTTAL CRESCENT FLETCHER 2287Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures); Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool3 FEATHERWOOD WAY FLETCHER 2287Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)26 REDWOOD CLOSE FLETCHER 2287Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool6 ARBOUR AVENUE FLETCHER 2287Determined
- Subdivision1 MINMI ROAD FLETCHER 2287Withdrawn
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support10 TULKABA STREET FLETCHER 2287Determined
May 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Electricity generating facility (non-solar or wind)1 BRITANNIA BOULEVARD FLETCHER 2287Determined
April 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool43 WATERSIDE DRIVE FLETCHER 2287Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool19 KURRAKA DRIVE FLETCHER 2287Determined
March 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)28 WIRRIPANG STREET FLETCHER 2287Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah28 WELLER STREET FLETCHER 2287Determined
January 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Landscaping structures98 MEYA CRESCENT FLETCHER 2287Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
50 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Awabakal Dr at Bataba DrBus stop
- Awabakal Dr opp Bataba DrBus stop
- Awabakal Dr opp Bishop Tyrrell CollegeBus stop
- Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College, Awabakal DrBus stop
- Bishop Tyrrell CollegeBus stop
- Bottlebrush Bvd at Minmi RdBus stop
- Bottlebrush Bvd at Sandalwood AvBus stop
- Britannia Bvd at Broome StBus stop
- Britannia Bvd before Minmi RdBus stop
- Brookfield Av after Minmi RdBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
4 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Kariwara Street ReservePark
- Kauma ParkPark
- Kurraka ReservePark
- Yutilliko ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Thomas Family Grave79 Callan Avenue MarylandSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Fletcher Early Learning CentreMinmi Roadkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 22
- Parks (OSM)
- 10
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 52.4/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 25% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1652nd in Australia
- State rank
- 527th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #143 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #366 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- ALDIamenitiessupermarket
- Awabakal Dr at Bataba Dramenitiesbus_stop
- Awabakal Dr opp Bataba Dramenitiesbus_stop
- Awabakal Dr opp Bishop Tyrrell Collegeamenitiesbus_stop
- BTACamenitiesplayground
- Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College, Awabakal Dramenitiesbus_stop
- Bishop Tyrrell Collegeamenitiesbus_stop
- Bottlebrush Bvd at Minmi Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Bottlebrush Bvd at Sandalwood Avamenitiesbus_stop
- Britannia Bvd at Broome Stamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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