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Fletcher NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Fletcher, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Fletcher NSW is 8,014 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Fletcher is $1,019 per week ($52,988 per year). Median rent in Fletcher is $510 per week ($2,210 per month). Fletcher has a median age of 32 years, younger than the national median of 38. Fletcher has a population density of 1297.8 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Fletcher is India. The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Malayalam. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fletcher is $2,217.
There were 68 recorded offences in Fletcher in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (22 offences).
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Fletcher Demographics
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Fletcher Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Fletcher Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Fletcher Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Fletcher Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Fletcher Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Fletcher Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Fletcher Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Fletcher Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Fletcher Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Fletcher Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Fletcher Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Fletcher Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Fletcher Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Fletcher Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Fletcher School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Fletcher Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Fletcher Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Fletcher Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Fletcher How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Fletcher Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Fletcher Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Fletcher Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Fletcher Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Fletcher Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Fletcher Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Fletcher Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Fletcher Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Fletcher Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Fletcher Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Fletcher When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Fletcher Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Fletcher Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Fletcher Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Fletcher Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Fletcher Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 68 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Fletcher Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fletcher
What is the population of Fletcher NSW?
The population of Fletcher NSW is 8,014 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1297.8 people per km².Fletcher is ranked #883 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Fletcher?
The median personal income in Fletcher NSW is $1,019 per week, or $52,988 per year.The median household income is $2,545 per week.Family income is $2,636 per week.Fletcher is ranked #1,109 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Fletcher?
Median rent in Fletcher NSW is $510 per week ($2,210 per month).Rent represents 20.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Fletcher ranks #547 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Fletcher?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fletcher NSW is $2,217. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Fletcher?
The median age in Fletcher NSW is 32 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Fletcher a good suburb to live in?
Fletcher is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 8,014.The median income is $1,019/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11536. All dollar figures in AUD.