Fletcher, New South Wales

Fletcher is an outer western suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, located 16 kilometres (10 mi) from Newcastle's central business district on the western edge of the City of Newcastle local government area.

Fletcher
Newcastle, New South Wales
Population5,136 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density658/km2 (1,705/sq mi)
Postcode(s)2287
Area7.8 km2 (3.0 sq mi)
Location16 km (10 mi) WNW of Newcastle
LGA(s)City of Newcastle
ParishHexham
State electorate(s)Wallsend
Federal Division(s)Newcastle
Suburbs around Fletcher:
Black Hill
Minmi Fletcher Maryland
Wallsend

Fletcher had a population of over 5,000 in 2016.[1]

The suburb also has a small shopping centre which features a Coles Supermarket, a bakery, butchers, cafe, Subway restaurant, Dominos, hair salon, and a liquor store. There is also an Aldi store in the area. Has Oak Close Reserve which a recreational and sports area.[2]

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Fletcher (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
  2. "Fletcher". City of Newcastle. Retrieved 9 September 2020.


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