Maryland - Fletcher - Minmi

Maryland - Fletcher - Minmi lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Maryland - Fletcher - Minmi's population is approximately 17,840 as of November 2025. This represents an increase of 1,411 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 16,429. The growth is inferred from ABS estimated resident population data of 17,510 in June 2024 and validated new addresses since then. This results in a density ratio of 1,033 persons per square kilometer. Maryland - Fletcher - Minmi's 8.6% growth since the 2021 census exceeds the non-metro area (5.1%) and its SA4 region, indicating strong population growth. Natural growth contributed approximately 46.6% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Projected demographic shifts indicate exceptional growth, placing the area in the top 10 percent outside capital cities. By 2041, Maryland - Fletcher - Minmi is expected to expand by 8,372 persons based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 45.1% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Maryland - Fletcher - Minmi among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Maryland-Fletcher-Minmi averaged approximately 67 new dwelling approvals annually. Between FY21 and FY25338 homes were approved, with an additional 47 approved in FY26 so far. This results in around 5.3 people moving to the area for each dwelling built over those years.

The demand significantly outpaces supply, putting upward pressure on prices and increasing competition among buyers. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $217,000, which is below regional levels, indicating more affordable housing options. This financial year has seen $1.7 million in commercial development approvals, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Comparatively, Maryland-Fletcher-Minmi shows around 75% of the construction activity per person when measured against the Rest of NSW.

Nationally, it ranks at approximately the 42nd percentile among assessed areas, indicating somewhat limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established dwellings. Recent construction comprises 63.0% detached houses and 37.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant shift from existing housing patterns (currently 91.0% houses). This suggests diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. At around 459 people per approval, Maryland-Fletcher-Minmi indicates a mature market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the area is projected to add 8,042 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Maryland - Fletcher - Minmi has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 17 projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones include: Minmi Road widening and upgrade, residential flat buildings at John T Bell Drive and Matfen Close in Maryland, Fletcher Village development, and multi-dwelling housing at Prospero Street, Maryland. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Maryland - Fletcher - Minmi significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Maryland - Fletcher - Minmi has a skilled workforce with an unemployment rate of 2.7% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.1%.

The area's unemployment rate is 1.2% below Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%, and its workforce participation rate is higher at 70.7% compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Leading employment industries among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. The area has a strong specialization in health care & social assistance with an employment share of 1.2 times the regional level. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence with 0.3% employment compared to 5.3% regionally.

Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census working population vs resident population data. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 3.1% while labour force increased by 3.7%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.6 percentage points. By comparison, Rest of NSW recorded an employment decline of 0.5%, labour force decline of 0.1%, with unemployment rising 0.4 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Maryland - Fletcher - Minmi's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022 shows Maryland - Fletcher - Minmi SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $53,207 and an average of $62,737. This is slightly below the national average. The Rest of NSW has a median income of $49,459 and an average of $62,998. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Maryland - Fletcher - Minmi are approximately $59,916 (median) and $70,648 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data indicates that incomes in Maryland - Fletcher - Minmi cluster around the 69th percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals that 38.5% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999, reflecting regional patterns where 29.9% fall within this range. High housing costs consume 16.0% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 76th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Maryland - Fletcher - Minmi is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

The dwelling structure in Maryland - Fletcher - Minmi, as assessed at the latest Census, consisted of 91.1% houses and 8.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Non-Metro NSW's 70.5% houses and 29.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Maryland - Fletcher - Minmi stood at 25.2%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (49.8%) or rented (25.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, surpassing Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,962. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $470, higher than Non-Metro NSW's $400. Nationally, Maryland - Fletcher - Minmi's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Maryland - Fletcher - Minmi features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 82.9% of all households, including 45.1% couples with children, 24.2% couples without children, and 12.6% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 17.1%, with lone person households at 13.5% and group households at 3.5%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

Educational attainment in Maryland - Fletcher - Minmi aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

In Maryland's Fletcher-Minmi region, as of a recent study, 23.8% of residents aged 15 and above held university degrees, compared to NSW's 32.2%. This indicates potential for educational development. Bachelor degrees were the most common at 16.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational credentials were prominent, with 37.6% of residents aged 15 and above holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.2%) and certificates (27.4%).

Educational participation was high at 33.5%, with 11.9% in primary education, 8.9% in secondary education, and 6.1% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Maryland has 109 active public transport stops in operation. These are located in Fletcher and Minmi areas and serve a mix of bus routes. There are 47 individual routes operating weekly, providing a total of 1,587 passenger trips.

The average distance residents live from the nearest stop is 204 meters. On average, there are 226 trips per day across all routes, which translates to about 14 weekly trips per individual stop.

Maryland - Fletcher - Minmi's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Health data shows Maryland - Fletcher - Minmi residents have relatively positive health outcomes. The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but higher than the national average for older and at-risk cohorts.

Approximately 51% (~9,116 people) have private health cover, which is slightly lower than the average SA2 area's rate of 55.6%. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (10.0%) and asthma (9.3%), while 69.1% report having no medical ailments, compared to 64.9% in Rest of NSW. The area has a lower proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 10.5% (1,869 people), compared to the 16.7% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those for the broader population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Maryland - Fletcher - Minmi records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Maryland-Fletcher-Minmi showed high cultural diversity, with 18.6% of its population born overseas and 16.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, accounting for 51.7%. Islam's representation was higher than the regional average, at 3.1% compared to 1.7%.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (28.6%), English (27.9%), and Other (7.7%). Notably, Polish (1.1%) and Macedonian (0.9%) groups were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.8% each. Additionally, the Australian Aboriginal population was higher at 4.3%, compared to the regional average of 3.2%.

Maryland - Fletcher - Minmi hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Maryland-Fletcher-Minmi's median age is 34, which is lower than the Rest of NSW figure of 43 and Australia's figure of 38. The 35-44 cohort makes up 16.4% of Maryland-Fletcher-Minmi's population, notably higher than the Rest of NSW average, while the 65-74 age group is under-represented at 6.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 25 to 34 age group has increased from 13.6% to 14.6%, while the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 16.1% to 14.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Maryland-Fletcher-Minmi's age profile, with the 25 to 34 age group set to grow by 1,732 people (66%), reaching a total of 4,344 from its current figure of 2,611.