Maryland - Fletcher - Minmi
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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 17,828 as of Aug 2025. This figure represents an increase of 1,399 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 16,429. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates of 17,510 in June 2024 and 181 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 1,032 persons per square kilometer. Maryland - Fletcher - Minmi's 8.5% growth rate since the 2021 census exceeds both the non-metro area (4.8%) and its SA4 region. Natural growth contributed approximately 46.6% to overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch projects future growth using 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 are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on these projections, Maryland - Fletcher - Minmi is predicted to experience exceptional growth, placing it in the top 10 percent of locations outside capital cities by 2041. The area is expected to expand by 8,372 persons over this period, reflecting a total increase of 45.2%.

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

Maryland - Fletcher - Minmi has averaged approximately 67 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25. A total of 338 homes were approved during this period, with an additional 34 approved so far in FY-26. The area has seen an average of 5.3 people moving in for each dwelling built over the past five financial years, indicating significant demand outpacing supply.

This pressure typically influences prices upwards and intensifies competition among buyers. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $461,000. In FY-26, commercial development approvals totaled $1.7 million, reflecting minimal commercial development activity compared to previous years. In comparison with the Rest of NSW, Maryland - Fletcher - Minmi shows approximately 75% of the construction activity per person and ranks among the 43rd percentile nationally in terms of assessed areas for buyer options.

This suggests somewhat limited buyer choices while strengthening demand for established dwellings. Recent construction comprises 63.0% detached houses and 37.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a shift from the existing housing pattern of 91.0% houses. This shift indicates diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. Maryland - Fletcher - Minmi has an average population density of approximately 459 people per approval, indicating a mature market. Future projections estimate that the area will add 8,054 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Maryland - Fletcher - Minmi has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 17 projects that could affect this region. Notable initiatives include: Widening and Upgrade of Minmi Road, Multi-Dwelling Housing at 25-29 Prospero Street, Maryland, Residential Flat Building at John T Bell Drive and Matfen Close, Maryland, and Fletcher Village. 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 2.5% as of June 2025. The area experienced employment growth of 2.0% over the past year.

There are 9,999 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 1.2%, lower than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation is high at 70.7%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. The leading employment industries among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. Health care & social assistance has a strong presence with an employment share of 1.2 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 0.3% compared to the regional rate of 5.3%.

The area may offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data analysis. Over the past year, employment increased by 2.0%, labour force grew by 2.5%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of NSW had an employment decline of 0.1% and a labour force growth of 0.3%, with unemployment rising by 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, issued in May 2025, 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 growth of approximately 6.7% over five years and 14.1% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for Maryland - Fletcher - Minmi in financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers was $53,207 with an average of $62,737. This is slightly below the national average. In comparison, Rest of NSW had 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, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $59,916 (median) and $70,648 (average). Census 2021 data shows income levels 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 into this range. 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 per the latest Census, consisted of 91.1% houses and 8.8% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro NSW had 70.5% houses and 29.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Maryland - Fletcher - Minmi was at 25.2%, with the rest either mortgaged (49.8%) or rented (25.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,962 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Maryland - Fletcher - Minmi was $470, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $400 and 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 account for 17.1%, comprising 13.5% lone person households and 3.5% group households. 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

Educational qualifications in Maryland - Fletcher - Minmi trail NSW benchmarks, with 23.8% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 32.2%. This gap suggests potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 37.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (10.2%) and certificates (27.4%).

Educational participation is high, with 33.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (11.9%), secondary education (8.9%), and tertiary education (6.1%). Maryland - Fletcher - Minmi's schools have a combined enrollment of 2,040 students as of the latest data. The area demonstrates typical Australian school conditions with balanced educational opportunities (ICSEA: 1023). The educational mix includes 3 primary schools and 1 K-12 school. School places per 100 residents (11.4) fall below the regional average (15.6), indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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. These are located in Fletcher and Minmi areas. All stops serve buses.

There are 47 individual bus routes operating weekly, providing a total of 1587 passenger trips. Residents' average distance to the nearest stop is 204 meters. Daily service frequency across all routes averages 226 trips. This equates to approximately 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 quite low among the general population but higher than the national average for older and at-risk cohorts.

Approximately 51% (~9,110 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 no medical ailments, compared to 64.9% in Rest of NSW. The area has 10.5% residents aged 65 and over (1,868 people), lower than the 16.7% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those for the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Maryland - Fletcher - Minmi was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Maryland-Fletcher-Minmi, as per data from 2016 Census, had a cultural diversity above average with 18.6% of its population born overseas and 16.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, making up 51.7%. Islam showed an overrepresentation at 3.1%, compared to Rest of NSW's 1.7%.

For ancestry, Australian topped at 28.6%, followed by English at 27.9% and Other at 7.7%. Polish (1.1%), Macedonian (0.9%) and Korean (0.5%) were notably overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.8%, 0.8% and 0.2% respectively.

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

Maryland-Fletcher-Minmi has a median age of 34, which is lower than the Rest of NSW figure of 43 and Australia's average of 38 years. The 35-44 cohort is notably over-represented in Maryland-Fletcher-Minmi at 16.4%, while the 65-74 year-olds are under-represented at 6.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 25 to 34 age group has increased from 13.6% to 14.6% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 16.1% to 14.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Maryland-Fletcher-Minmi's age profile will significantly evolve. The 25 to 34 age cohort is projected to grow by 1,733 people (66%), increasing from 2,610 to 4,344.