Fletcher at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
8,014
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about Fletcher.
The postcode for Fletcher is 2287 (NSW).
Fletcher (2287) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
Fletcher has roughly 8,014 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Fletcher scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Fletcher's population at 8,014, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (87% family households, 8% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
8,014
Median age
32
Family households
87%
Lone person
8%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$510/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
8,014
Median age: 32
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Safety
Crime and safety.
287
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Fletcher.
Local schools for Fletcher
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Government School Catchment
Glendore Public School
Minmi Public School
Maryland Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Fletcher.
- What is the Fletcher postcode?
- Fletcher is in the 2287 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is Fletcher?
- Fletcher is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2287, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Fletcher?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $510.
- What schools are in Fletcher?
- There are 20 schools serving Fletcher on this page, including Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College, Glendore Public School, Minmi Public School.
- How walkable is Fletcher?
- Fletcher has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Fletcher?
- Fletcher is close to Lenaghan, Minmi, Maryland, Stockrington, Black Hill.
- What is the population of Fletcher?
- The population of Fletcher is approximately 8,014 (2021 Census). The median age is 32.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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