Fletcher, NSW 2287 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Fletcher is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2287, home to 8,014 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Lake Macquarie local government area and roughly 116 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 8,014
- Median age
- 32 years
- Median household income
- $2,545 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,019 /week
- Median family income
- $2,636 /week
- Average household size
- 3.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Newcastle
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Newcastle
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $510 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,217
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Callaghan College Wallsend Campus
- Plattsburg Public School
- Maryland Public School
- Wallsend Public School
- Glendore Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 18 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 76 bus stops
- Minmi Rd At McNaughton Av
- McNaughton Av Opp Seaton St
- Berwick Cres At Boundary Rd
- Maryland Dr Opp Beauford Av
- Maryland Dr After Beauford Av
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 9 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 35 parks and reserves
- 5 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 16 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 20.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 77.7% of the 2,889 resolvable premises in Fletcher. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 77.7%
- Fibre to the Node: 22.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,269 across postcode 2287 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 619 violent offences, 463 theft, 333 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fletcher?
Fletcher (NSW 2287) had 8,014 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 32. It sits within the Newcastle local government area.
What is the median rent in Fletcher?
The median advertised rent in Fletcher is $510/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Fletcher?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Fletcher covering government sectors. Nearest include: Callaghan College Wallsend Campus (1 km), Plattsburg Public School (1.1 km), Maryland Public School (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Fletcher?
Fletcher is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (77.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Fletcher?
Across postcode 2287, 2,269 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (619), theft (463), vehicle theft (333). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Fletcher?
In Fletcher, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (20.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Fletcher?
76 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Fletcher centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 18 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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