Suburb Profile

Suburb profile for,

Fletcher, NSW 2287

About Fletcher

Situated in New South Wales's 2287 postcode, Fletcher is a well-established residential suburb. Located approximately 117km from the Sydney CBD, the suburb is serviced by 1 schools and benefits from solid transport and amenity access.

Demographics and Community

Fletcher has a population of approximately 8,014, a median age of 31, a median weekly household income of $2,838. With 71% owner-occupier rate, this is predominantly a homeowner market, which supports long-term price stability. Across the broader LGA, 43.5% of residents hold a university qualification.

Key employment industries in the broader local government area include Health Care and Social Assistance (21.3%), Education and Training (10.6%), Retail Trade (8.9%).

Property Market Overview

The current median house price in Fletcher is $1,005,000. The suburb has delivered strong average annual growth of 10.9% over the past five years, outperforming many comparable markets. In the past 12 months, prices have increased 9.24%.

Properties in Fletcher spend an average of 24 days on market. Online buyer demand is currently rated as high online demand. Stock on market sits at 0.35%. With inventory levels at just 0.86 months, supply is tight relative to demand. The average vendor discount is -4.5%, meaning sellers are typically negotiating below asking price.

Rental Market

The median weekly rent for houses in Fletcher is $770. Gross rental yield is 3.98%, which is typical for a growth-oriented market. Vacancy rate is 1.78%, reflecting healthy rental demand. Rents have grown 6.94% over the past 12 months.

Growth Outlook

The broader local government area is forecast to grow from 183,871 to 193,517 residents by 2031, representing 5.2% population growth. This level of growth typically supports continued demand for housing and infrastructure investment.

Nearby Suburbs

Explore other suburb profiles in the area: Birmingham Gardens, NSW, Maryland, NSW, Wallsend, NSW, Adamstown, NSW, Cardiff, NSW.

Considering Fletcher for Investment?

Handle Properties is a Sydney-based buyer's agency helping investors build portfolios of high-growth investment properties across Australia. If you are considering Fletcher or need help identifying the right suburb for your strategy, get in touch with our team.

SUBURB DATA

Quantitative data for,

Fletcher, NSW 2287

The quantitative data below has been compiled on 30th May 2023 from a range of third party sources using a variety of manual methods. Handle does not guarantee the accuracy of this data shown below.

State
NSW
Suburb
FLETCHER
Postcode
2287
Median price for all dwellings
$1,005,000
Last 12 months growth return
10.87%
Avg. dwellings for sale in the suburb every month
28
Avg. dwellings sold in the suburb in previous 12 months
80
Avg days on market for a dwelling listing to sell
24
Avg. number of people searching in this suburb every month
High Online Demand
Avg. rental yield per annum
3.98%
Weekly median rent for all dwellings
$770
Median price for all houses
$1,005,000
Avg. rental yield growth in the previous 12 months
3.98%
Avg. days for a rental listing to find a tennant
16 days
Total suburb population in 2016
8014
Total suburb population change in 5 years up to 2016
88.80%
Avg. household income per week
$2,838
Median age of the population in the suburb
31
Historic avg annual growth return per annum in the suburb
5.78%