Fletcher at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
692
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Fletcher.
The postcode for Fletcher is 4381 (QLD).
Fletcher (4381) sits in the Southern Downs region of Queensland.
Fletcher has roughly 692 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. 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 2/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Fletcher's population at 692, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
692
Median age
47
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$221/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
692
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Southern Downs Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
4,470
total offences in 2026 across the Southern Downs Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
0
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
Glen Aplin State School
Ballandean State School
Severnlea State School
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Frequently asked
About Fletcher.
- What is the Fletcher postcode?
- Fletcher is in the 4381 postcode, in QLD, in the Southern Downs region.
- Where is Fletcher?
- Fletcher is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4381, in the Southern Downs region.
- What is the average rent in Fletcher?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $221.
- What schools are in Fletcher?
- There are 11 schools serving Fletcher on this page, including Glen Aplin State School, Ballandean State School, Severnlea State School.
- How walkable is Fletcher?
- Fletcher has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Fletcher?
- Fletcher is close to Glen Aplin, Sundown, Ballandean, Somme, Lyra.
- What is the population of Fletcher?
- The population of Fletcher is approximately 692 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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