Fletcher vs Maryland, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Fletcher | Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.8/100 | 49.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 67.5/100 | 67.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 62.5 / 1k | 62.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 58 | 115 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 81 | 93 |
| Planning activity | 248 | 164 |
| Population | 8,014 | 7,714 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Fletcher (NSW) and Maryland (Newcastle - NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Fletcher (NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Fletcher (NSW); Schools & preschools favours Maryland (Newcastle - NSW); Public transport stops favours Maryland (Newcastle - NSW). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Fletcher (NSW), Families → Maryland (Newcastle - NSW).