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Suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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. It likely takes its name from former local pioneer and politician James Fletcher (Australian politician).[2]
Fletcher Newcastle, New South Wales | |||||||||||||||
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Coordinates | 32°51′54″S 151°38′06″E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 8,014 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 1,027/km2 (2,661/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 had a population of 8,014 in 2021.[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.[3]
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