Fletcher Newcastle, New South Wales |
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Population | 2,730 (2011 census) | ||||||||||||
• Density | 350.0/km2 (906/sq mi) | ||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 2287 | ||||||||||||
Area | 7.8 km2 (3.0 sq mi) | ||||||||||||
Location | 16 km (10 mi) WNW of Newcastle | ||||||||||||
LGA(s) | City of Newcastle | ||||||||||||
Parish | Hexham | ||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Wallsend | ||||||||||||
Federal Division(s) | Newcastle | ||||||||||||
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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 2,730 in 2011.
The suburb also has a small shopping centre which features a Coles Supermarket, a bakery, butchers, cafe, Subway restaurant, hair salon, and a liquor store. There is also an Aldi store in the area.
Coordinates: 32°51′54″S 151°38′06″E / 32.865°S 151.635°E