Minmi vs Fletcher

Minmi (median $525,000) is roughly 46% cheaper to buy into than Fletcher ($977,500).

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Minmi and Fletcher side by side

MeasureMinmiFletcher
Price and market
Median house$525,000$977,500
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 occupied84.0%71.0%
Renter occupied14.0%28.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA997986
Lifestyle and people
Walk score60
Transit score00
Bike score45100
Population7008,014
Median age3532
Climate
Annual rainfall1035 mm993 mm
Mean max, January28.9°C29.3°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 (6/100 vs 0/100 ), 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).

Minmi vs Fletcher: common questions

Is Minmi or Fletcher 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 Minmi or Fletcher 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, Minmi or Fletcher?

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, Minmi or Fletcher?

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.