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Fletcher, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Fletcher is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 5,050. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,050 Population 19/sq mi density
112 ft Elevation 34 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
31.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$34,442 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$34,442 median income, 4.1% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$287,200 home value, $1,436/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population5,050
Median Age32.0 yrs
Density19/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$34,442
Per Capita$34,442
Unemployment4.1%

Housing

D
Home Value$287,200
Rent$1,436
Ownership71.9%
Housing Units2,020

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain31.7 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Population5,050
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Coordinates-32.8723°, 151.6401°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation31.7 inches (805 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$34,442
Median Age32.0 years

About Fletcher

Fletcher is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 5,050. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Fletcher has a population of 5,050 with a density of 19 people per square mile, spread across 267.3 square miles. The median age is 32.0 years, 18% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,050
Total Population
19
People / sq mi
32.0yrs
Median Age
18% below Australia avg
267.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Fletcher vs Australia Average

The median household income in Fletcher is $34,442, which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,442 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $662, 54% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 480 business establishments.

Income: Fletcher vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$34,442
54% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$34,442
Avg Weekly Wage$662

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)480

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Fletcher is $287,200, 2% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,436 (23% above the national average of $1,163). 71.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,020 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$287,200
2% above Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,436
23% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership71.9%
Owner-Occupied71.9%
Renter-Occupied28.1%
Housing Units2,020

Property Tax

Climate in Fletcher

Fletcher has an average annual temperature of 18.6°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.9°C), the coldest is Jul (13.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1040 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.9°C / 73°F 20.1° / 25.7° 61.0
Feb 22.8°C / 73°F 20.1° / 25.5° 114.0
Mar 21.9°C / 71°F 18.9° / 24.9° 116.3
Apr 19.6°C / 67°F 15.8° / 23.3° 99.1
May 16.8°C / 62°F 12.8° / 20.7° 116.4
Jun 14.4°C / 58°F 10.6° / 18.3° 138.6
Jul 13.4°C / 56°F 9.2° / 17.7° 71.8
Aug 14.5°C / 58°F 10° / 19° 52.8
Sep 16.8°C / 62°F 12.6° / 21.1° 60.3
Oct 18.6°C / 65°F 14.9° / 22.4° 61.0
Nov 20.1°C / 68°F 16.9° / 23.3° 78.3
Dec 21.7°C / 71°F 18.7° / 24.7° 70.7
Fletcher enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area267.3 sq mi (692.3 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates-32.8723°N, 151.6401°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.20"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M5.1 on Apr 22, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 40 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 58 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 101 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 103 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 105 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 97 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 112 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 64 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 67 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 89 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 93 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 70 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 92 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in
February 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in Wettest
April 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in
June 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in Coldest
July 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
August 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
November 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
December 71°F (22°C) 3.1 in

Fletcher has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 55°F in June to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Fletcher

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Glendore Public School
Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College
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Radio Stations near Fletcher

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2GB 873 Sydney news, sport AAC+ 48 kbps
Central Coast Radio.com 90's and more!, alternative rock MP3 192 kbps
2NURFM easy listening MP3 128 kbps
2BOB Radio 104.7FM MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Fletcher

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fighter World
Forsight Gallery
Fort Scratchley Museum
Luskintyre Aviation Museum
Maitland Regional Museum
Miss Porter's House
Monarch Historical Museum
Morpeth Museum
Newcastle Museum
Newcastle Police Station Museum
Richmond Vale Railway Museum
Sketchley Pioneer Cottage
South Sea Island Museum
Sunnyside and South Sea Island Museum
Tomago House
Wallsend District Hospital

Libraries in Fletcher

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Adamstown Library0.0
Auchmuty Library0.0
Belmont Library0.0
Beresfield Library0.0
Cardiff Library0.0
Charlestown Library0.0
East Maitland Library0.0
Edgeworth Library0.0
Hamilton Library0.0
Kurri Kurri Library0.0
Lambton Library0.0
Maitland City Library0.0
Mayfield Library0.0
Morisset Library0.0
New Lambton Library0.0
Newcastle City Library0.0
Raymond Terrace Library0.0
Redhead Library0.0
Rutherford Library0.0
Speers Point Library0.0
Stockton Library0.0
Student Hub0.0
Sugar Valley Library Museum0.0
Swansea Library0.0
Thornton Library0.0
Toronto Library0.0
Wallsend District Library0.0
Wangi Wangi Library0.0
Windale Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Fletcher

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Newcastle Farmer's Market
Newcastle Farmer's Market

Monuments in Fletcher

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Peace Pole

Veterinaries in Fletcher

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #443195887

Shopping Malls in Fletcher

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fletcher Village

Stadiums & Teams in Fletcher

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Fletcher

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle AirportNTLLarge Airport
Cessnock AirportCESSmall Airport
Dochra AirfieldSmall Airport
Dr Fox AirstripSmall Airport
Elderslie AirportSmall Airport
Lake Macquarie AirportBEOSmall Airport
Luskintyre AirfieldSmall Airport
Maitland AirportMTLSmall Airport
Mangrove Mountain AirportSmall Airport
Singleton AirportSIXSmall Airport
Singleton Military Area airstripSmall Airport
Somersby AirstripGOSSmall Airport
Warkworth AirportSmall Airport
Warnervale AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Fletcher

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Adamstown Clinic
CSCAN Radiology
Hunter Imaging
ihear
Laverty Pathology
Laverty Pathology
Marie Stopes Newcastle
Mayfield Podiatry
Newcastle Muscle Therapy
Small Talk Speech Therapy
Stevensons Chiropractic Clinic
Vamp

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fletcher

What is the population of Fletcher?

Fletcher has a population of 5,050 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 267.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 32.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Fletcher expensive to live in?

The median household income is $34,442, 54% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $287,200 (2% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,436 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Fletcher?

Fletcher enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.7 inches.

How is the job market in Fletcher?

Fletcher has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $662. There are 480 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Fletcher?

The median home value in Fletcher is $287,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,436. The homeownership rate is 71.9%.

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