Fletcher, New South Wales
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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. It likely takes its name from former local pioneer and politician James Fletcher (Australian politician).[2]
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]
References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Fletcher (NSW)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ Riddle, Rebecca (21 January 2023). "Suburb Profile: Fletcher". Newcastle Weekly. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
- ^ "Fletcher". City of Newcastle. Retrieved 9 September 2020.
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& localities
- Adamstown
- Adamstown Heights
- Bar Beach
- Beresfield
- Birmingham Gardens
- Black Hill
- Broadmeadow
- Callaghan
- Carrington
- Cooks Hill
- Elermore Vale
- Fletcher
- Georgetown
- Hamilton
- Hamilton East
- Hamilton North
- Hamilton South
- Hexham
- The Hill
- Islington
- Jesmond
- The Junction
- Kooragang
- Kotara
- Lambton
- Lenaghan
- Maryland
- Maryville
- Mayfield
- Mayfield East
- Mayfield North
- Mayfield West
- Merewether
- Merewether Heights
- Minmi
- New Lambton
- New Lambton Heights
- Newcastle
- Newcastle East
- Newcastle West
- North Lambton
- Rankin Park
- Sandgate
- Shortland
- Stockton
- Tarro
- Tighes Hill
- Wallsend
- Warabrook
- Waratah
- Waratah West
- Wickham
other waterways
- Glenrock Lagoon
- Hunter River
- Williams River
points of interest
- Beaumont Street
- Broadmeadow Basketball Stadium
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Fernleigh Track
- Fort Scratchley
- Hunter Ice Skating Stadium
- Hunter Street
- John Hunter Hospital
- Mount Sugarloaf
- Newcastle City Hall
- Newcastle Civic Theatre
- Newcastle Court House
- Newcastle Customs House
- Newcastle Entertainment Centre
- Newcastle International Sports Centre
- Newcastle Museum
- Newcastle Street Circuit
- Nobbys Head
- Queens Wharf
- Royal Newcastle Hospital
- State Dockyard
- Stockton Beach
- Stockton Bridge
- Tourle Street Bridge
- University of Newcastle
- Victoria Theatre
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