Fletcher, New South Wales

Suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
32°51′54″S 151°38′06″E / 32.865°S 151.635°E / -32.865; 151.635Population5,136 (2016 census)[1] • Density658/km2 (1,705/sq mi)Postcode(s)2287Area7.8 km2 (3.0 sq mi)Location16 km (10 mi) WNW of NewcastleLGA(s)City of NewcastleParishHexhamState electorate(s)WallsendFederal division(s)Newcastle
Suburbs around Fletcher:
Black Hill
Minmi Fletcher Maryland
Wallsend

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 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. Fletcher also has Fletcher Community Centre, Kurraka Oval and Oak Close Reserve which is a recreational and sports area.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Fletcher (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 14 December 2017. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ "Fletcher". City of Newcastle. Retrieved 9 September 2020.
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