Fletcher
Healthcare employs 26.9% of Fletcher's workforce, the highest single-industry concentration in this 15-suburb analysis, driven by proximity to John Hunter Hospital in the Hunter Valley. The median house price grew 9.4% in one year to $962,500 (2025), while households sit in the 93rd income percentile nationally. At 32, the median age is 8 years below the national figure, creating a suburb where young dual-income families dominate. Couples with children (4,294) outnumber childless couples (1,115) by nearly 4 to 1, the strongest family ratio in this analysis. Swimming pool applications feature heavily in recent DAs, revealing how families invest once they settle.
Population
8,014
Median Age
32.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,545/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
44
Median House
$1.0M
12m to Jun 2026 (PSI)
At $962,500 (2025), Fletcher offers solid value for a 93rd-percentile income suburb, sitting well below Sydney metro medians. Mortgage repayments of $2,217/month consume just 20.1% of household income, one of the most comfortable ratios in this analysis. Stock is 91.8% separate houses with 78.3% having 4+ bedrooms, built for the family demographic. Car dependency is extreme at 93.8%, with only 0.6% using public transport and 0.2% walking or cycling. Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College (combined, independent, ICSEA 1,085, 860 students) is the sole local school, scoring above the 1,000 benchmark. The 28.1% renter share provides rental flexibility for those testing the area before buying.
For Buyers
At $962,500 (2025), Fletcher offers solid value for a 93rd-percentile income suburb, sitting well below Sydney metro medians. Mortgage repayments of $2,217/month consume just 20.1% of household income, one of the most comfortable ratios in this analysis. Stock is 91.8% separate houses with 78.3% having 4+ bedrooms, built for the family demographic. Car dependency is extreme at 93.8%, with only 0.6% using public transport and 0.2% walking or cycling. Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College (combined, independent, ICSEA 1,085, 860 students) is the sole local school, scoring above the 1,000 benchmark. The 28.1% renter share provides rental flexibility for those testing the area before buying.
For Investors
The 28.1% renter share and tight 2.6% vacancy rate create a landlord-friendly market. Weekly rent of $510 on a $962,500 median gives a gross yield of about 2.8%. The 40 DAs in 12 months (many being swimming pool and dwelling additions rather than new houses) suggest the area is maturing rather than expanding supply. Prices grew 9.4% in one year, a strong capital gain. The young population (median 32), high participation rate (71.3%), and family formation stage support sustained rental demand for 4-bedroom houses. The SEIFA IER decile of 8 (score 1,053) indicates moderate-to-high economic resources among tenants.
Development Activity
Total DAs
272
Last 12 Months
44
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+69.2%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Fletcher iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College
K-12 · 860 students
Demographics
Fletcher's median age of 32 sits 8 years below national, the youngest in this analysis alongside West Melbourne. University education at 40.2% (10.1 points above national) is strong, reflecting healthcare professionals and young professionals. English ancestry leads (2,755), with Indian heritage (597) the fourth-largest group, alongside Scottish (707) and Irish (584). Malayalam is the most-spoken non-English language (194 speakers), followed by Arabic (110) and Mandarin (55), reflecting the Indian-Kerala and Middle Eastern communities. Born-overseas at 23.8% is close to national. The 71.3% participation rate is the highest in this analysis, consistent with a suburb of working-age families.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
91.8%
Houses
7.3%
Townhouse
0.9%
Apartment
Tenure
Prices rose from $880,000 to $962,500 in one year (9.4% growth). Mortgage holders dominate at 54.1%, with outright owners at 17.8% and renters at 28.1%. The 91.8% separate-house stock and 78.3% four-plus-bedroom share create one of the most uniform housing profiles in this analysis. Three-bedroom homes at 18.6% and 2-bed at 2.9% are scarce alternatives. Mortgage stress at 20.1% and rent stress at 20.0% are both comfortable, enabled by the 93rd-percentile household income ($2,545/week). The low outright ownership at 17.8% reflects the suburb's relative youth, as most houses were built in the last 15-20 years and buyers are still paying down.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General (12m to Jun 2026 (PSI))
Mortgage / mo
$2,217
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (January to March 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $510.
$630
Bond data Mar 2026 · houses $700 · units $500
HH Size
3.2
Personal Income / wk
$1,019
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
2.6%
Unoccupied
66
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.1%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
15.5%
Couples, no children
7,177
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare at 26.9% (793 workers) is the dominant employer, nearly triple the construction share (6.4%). Education follows at 11.5%, then Professional/Tech (7.9%) and Public Admin (7.6%). Professionals (1,179) lead occupations by a wide margin, with Clerical/Admin (584) and Community/Personal (509) next. The 63.5% fulltime rate is solid, and unemployment at 4.4% is near average. The participation rate of 71.3% is the highest of the 15 suburbs, reflecting the young, dual-income household structure. The SEIFA IEO decile of 5 alongside IRSAD decile of 6 shows the education advantage is modest despite the high healthcare-professional concentration, likely because many workers are in nursing and allied health rather than specialist medicine.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
63.5%
Part-time
32.1%
Participation
71.3%
Employed
3,967
Occupations
Top Industries
University
40.2%
Postgraduate
11.7%
Born Overseas
23.8%
Dwellings
2,429
Transport to Work
Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College (combined, independent, ICSEA 1,085, 860 students) is the sole school, scoring 85 points above the national ICSEA benchmark. No government school is located within Fletcher, meaning families needing free education look to adjacent suburbs. Public transport is minimal at 0.6%, and 93.8% of commuters drive, making this one of the most car-dependent suburbs in the analysis. The SEIFA IRSAD decile of 6 provides moderate socioeconomic advantage. Need-for-assistance at 4.0% is low, and the 74.1% residential stability rate is reasonable though lower than many established suburbs, reflecting the newer housing stock and mobile young workforce.
Drive
93.8%
Public Transport
0.6%
Walk / Cycle
0.2%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Fletcher compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fletcher a good suburb to live in?
Fletcher suits young families wanting modern houses near Hunter Valley amenities. The median age of 32 is 8 years below national, and mortgage stress at 20.1% is very comfortable. Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College scores ICSEA 1,085. The trade-off is near-total car dependency at 93.8% and limited local retail and services as the suburb matures.
What is the median house price in Fletcher?
The median is $962,500 (2025, PSI derived), up 9.4% from $880,000 in 2024. Monthly mortgage of $2,217 at 20.1% of household income is well below the stress threshold. The 91.8% separate-house stock and 78.3% four-plus-bedroom share mean nearly every purchase is a large family home.
What schools are in Fletcher?
One school: Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College (combined P-12, independent, ICSEA 1,085, 860 students), scoring 85 points above the national benchmark. Fletcher lacks a government school, so families seeking free education access public schools in neighbouring suburbs like Minmi and Maryland.
Is Fletcher safe?
Crime data is not separately reported for Fletcher. The suburb's demographic profile is favourable: 93rd-percentile household income, 74.1% residential stability, young families with children outnumbering childless couples 4 to 1, and a low 4.0% need-for-assistance rate. The 12.6% volunteering rate indicates community engagement.
Is Fletcher good for property investment?
Promising. The 2.6% vacancy rate is tight, gross yield is about 2.8% ($510/week on $962,500), and prices grew 9.4% in one year. The young demographic (median 32) and family formation stage sustain demand for large rental houses. The 40 DAs are mostly home improvements, not new supply. Rent grew 37.0% over the past decade.
How is Fletcher's population changing?
The broader SA2 grew from 21,600 in 2023 to 22,758 in 2025, adding roughly 79 people/year. Both internal (+75/year) and overseas (+164/year) migration are positive, a favourable combination. The median age of 32 and 4,294 families with children indicate the suburb is at peak family formation stage, with the youngest profile in this analysis.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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