Fletcher vs Minmi
Minmi (median $525,000) is roughly 46% cheaper to buy into than Fletcher ($977,500).
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Fletcher and Minmi side by side
| Measure | Fletcher | Minmi |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $977,500 | $525,000 |
| Median unit | $305,280 | $305,280 |
| House price change, 12 months | +9.8% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $700/wk | $700/wk |
| Unit rent | $493/wk | $493/wk |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 986 | 997 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 45 |
| Population | 8,014 | 700 |
| Median age | 32 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 993 mm | 1035 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.3°C | 28.9°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Minmi scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Minmi (997) sits above Fletcher (986). Minmi skews owner-occupied (84%), Fletcher runs more rental-dense (71% owner).
- For buyers
- Minmi is the lower entry point at $525,000 median, 46% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Minmi offers the higher gross rental yield (6.93% vs 3.72%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Minmi edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 986).
Fletcher vs Minmi: common questions
Is Fletcher or Minmi cheaper to buy in?
Minmi has the lower median house price at $525,000, roughly 46% below Fletcher ($977,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Fletcher or Minmi have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Minmi scores 997 vs 986 in Fletcher. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Fletcher or Minmi?
Minmi scores 6/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Fletcher or Minmi?
Gross rental yield on houses is 6.93% in Minmi vs 3.72% in Fletcher. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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