NSW · Newcastle Council
Fletcher (NSW), NSW, 2287
Desirability index
#498 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Fletcher (NSW) is a mid-sized suburb in the Newcastle area, home to around 8,014 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 2,556 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with rising year-on-year trends (+9%), roughly 318.9 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $630 (flats $500, houses $700), 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 8,014
- Median age
- 32
- Median household income / week
- $2,545
- Dwelling vacancy
- 2.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 66 of 2,495
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,217
- Employment rate
- 72.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 141 / 177 / 22
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $500
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $700
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $630
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 393
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 2,556
- Against the person
- 753
- Against property
- 1,254
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 318.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 11 residents
- State safety percentile
- 20th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +8.7%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault235
- Fraud219
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment239
- Malicious Damage To Property262
- Steal From Motor Vehicle206
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,085
- Bishop Tyrrell Anglican CollegeCombined
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
58 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College, Awabakal Dr
- Minmi Rd After Britannia Bvd
- Minmi Rd After Britannia Bvd
- Minmi Rd Opp Highland Way
- Minmi Rd Opp Highland Way
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
248 planning-related records
2026· 13 proposals
June 2026
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure173 WATERSIDE DRIVE FLETCHER 2287Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure13 FEATHERWOOD WAY FLETCHER 2287Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure2 JARRAH CLOSE FLETCHER 2287Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool12 ROSEWOOD CRESCENT FLETCHER 2287Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation430 MINMI ROAD FLETCHER 2287Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Centre-based child care256 MINMI ROAD FLETCHER 2287Under Assessment
April 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool20 TIBIN DRIVE FLETCHER 2287Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure15 SABRE CLOSE FLETCHER 2287Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13 KUTTAL CRESCENT FLETCHER 2287Additional Information Requested
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation430 MINMI ROAD FLETCHER 2287Determined
January 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Fences; Landscaping structures; Minor building alterations (external)16 WAKUN STREET FLETCHER 2287Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)5 STYLES CLOSE FLETCHER 2287Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Residential Accommodation2 WAKUN STREET FLETCHER 2287Determined
2025· 28 proposals
December 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Early Education and Care Facility; School-based child care256 MINMI ROAD FLETCHER 2287Determined
- Subdivision14 JARRAH CLOSE FLETCHER 2287Determined
November 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure48 BOTTLEBRUSH BOULEVARD FLETCHER 2287Determined
October 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Carport; Swimming pool17 PEBBLESTONE STREET FLETCHER 2287Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool8 CYPRESS CLOSE FLETCHER 2287Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool8 JARRAH CLOSE FLETCHER 2287Determined
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Carport; Swimming pool8 BULBUL CRESCENT FLETCHER 2287Determined
- Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support50 AWABAKAL DRIVE FLETCHER 2287Determined
- Subdivision5-7 BELLBIRD CLOSE FLETCHER 2287Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool24 SCOBIE STREET FLETCHER 2287Determined
- Subdivision30 TURNBERRY CLOSE FLETCHER 2287Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)22 PANORAMA CLOSE FLETCHER 2287Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)6 GLAUCA STREET FLETCHER 2287Determined
August 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport; Swimming pool36 ROSEWOOD CRESCENT FLETCHER 2287Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport; Fences3 RADIATA CLOSE FLETCHER 2287Determined
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation31 KUTTAL CRESCENT FLETCHER 2287Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures); Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool3 FEATHERWOOD WAY FLETCHER 2287Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)26 REDWOOD CLOSE FLETCHER 2287Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool6 ARBOUR AVENUE FLETCHER 2287Determined
- Subdivision1 MINMI ROAD FLETCHER 2287Withdrawn
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support10 TULKABA STREET FLETCHER 2287Determined
May 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Electricity generating facility (non-solar or wind)1 BRITANNIA BOULEVARD FLETCHER 2287Determined
April 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool43 WATERSIDE DRIVE FLETCHER 2287Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool19 KURRAKA DRIVE FLETCHER 2287Determined
March 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)28 WIRRIPANG STREET FLETCHER 2287Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah28 WELLER STREET FLETCHER 2287Determined
January 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Landscaping structures98 MEYA CRESCENT FLETCHER 2287Determined
2024· 17 proposals
17 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 39 proposals
39 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 52 proposals
52 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 74 proposals
74 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 25 proposals
25 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
38 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Awabakal Dr at Bataba DrBus stop
- Awabakal Dr opp Bataba DrBus stop
- Awabakal Dr opp Bishop Tyrrell CollegeBus stop
- Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College, Awabakal DrBus stop
- Bishop Tyrrell CollegeBus stop
- Bottlebrush Bvd at Minmi RdBus stop
- Bottlebrush Bvd at Sandalwood AvBus stop
- Britannia Bvd at Broome StBus stop
- Britannia Bvd before Minmi RdBus stop
- Brookfield Av after Minmi RdBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
4 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Kariwara Street ReservePark
- Kauma ParkPark
- Kurraka ReservePark
- Yutilliko ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Thomas Family Grave79 Callan Avenue MarylandSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Fletcher Early Learning CentreMinmi Roadkindergarten
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 22
- Parks (OSM)
- 10
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 32.5/100
- Cohort rank
- #498 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College, Awabakal Drtransport
- Minmi Rd After Britannia Bvdtransport
- Minmi Rd After Britannia Bvdtransport
- Minmi Rd Opp Highland Waytransport
- Minmi Rd Opp Highland Waytransport
- Fletcher Early Learning CentrechildcareMinmi Roadkindergarten
- Thomas Family Graveheritage79 Callan Avenue MarylandSHR
- Kariwara Street Reservegovernmentpark
- Kauma Parkgovernmentpark
- Kurraka Reservegovernmentpark
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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