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 August 2025. This figure represents an increase of 1,399 people (8.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 16,429. The change was inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 17,510 in June 2024 and an additional 181 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,032 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Maryland-Fletcher-Minmi's growth rate of 8.5% since the 2021 census exceeded the non-metro area (4.8%), indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 46.6% of overall population gains during recent periods, with interstate and overseas migration also being positive factors.

AreaSearch is 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, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on projected demographic shifts, exceptional growth is predicted over this period, placing Maryland-Fletcher-Minmi in the top 10 percent of locations outside capital cities. The area is expected to expand by 8,372 persons to 2041 based on latest population numbers, reflecting an increase of 45.2% in total 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 has averaged approximately 67 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years. Between FY21 and FY25, a total of 338 homes were approved, with an additional 34 approved so far in FY26. On average, 5.3 people moved to the area per dwelling built during this period, indicating significant demand outpacing supply.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $461,000. This financial year has seen $1.7 million in commercial development approvals, suggesting minimal commercial activity compared to residential. In comparison to Rest of NSW, Maryland - Fletcher - Minmi shows around 75% of the construction activity per capita and ranks among the 43rd percentile nationally for buyer options. This limited supply coupled with growing demand may increase competition among buyers and potentially drive up prices for established dwellings.

Recent construction comprises 63.0% detached houses and 37.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting an expanding range of medium-density housing options that cater to various price brackets. Maryland - Fletcher - Minmi currently has a mature market with around 459 people per approval. Future projections estimate an increase of 8,054 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 17 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include the 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 an unemployment rate of 2.5% as of June 2025, with estimated employment growth of 2.0% over the past year. There are 9,999 residents in work, and the unemployment rate is 1.2% below Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%.

Workforce participation stands 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 is particularly strong, 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 figure of 5.3%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data comparisons.

Over a 12-month period ending in June 2025, employment increased by 2.0%, labour force grew by 2.5%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. By contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment decline by 0.1%, labour force growth of 0.3%, and an unemployment increase of 0.4 percentage points. State-level data for NSW up to Sep-25 shows employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. Nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.5%, and employment growth is 0.26%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia indicate a projected expansion 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, based on 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 for financial year 2022 shows Maryland - Fletcher - Minmi's median income among taxpayers is $53,207, with an average of $62,737. This is below the national average, compared to Rest of NSW's median of $49,459 and average of $62,998. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Maryland - Fletcher - Minmi would be approximately $58,847 (median) and $69,387 (average) as of March 2025. Census 2021 income data shows 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% occupy this range. High housing costs consume 16.0% of income, placing 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

In Maryland-Fletcher-Minmi, as per the latest Census evaluation, 91.1% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 8.8% being other types such as semi-detached and apartments. This is different from Non-Metro NSW where 70.5% were houses and 29.5% were other dwellings. Home ownership in Maryland-Fletcher-Minmi stood at 25.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 49.8% and rented ones at 25.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,962. Weekly rent was recorded at $470 compared to Non-Metro NSW's $400. Nationally, Maryland-Fletcher-Minmi's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,000 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 comprise 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 the remaining 17.1%, with lone person households at 13.5% and group households comprising 3.5%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is 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

Maryland - Fletcher - Minmi has 23.8% of its residents aged 15 and above holding university degrees, compared to the NSW average of 32.2%. The most common qualification is a bachelor degree, held by 16.0% of residents, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 37.6% of residents holding such qualifications; advanced diplomas account for 10.2%, while certificates make up 27.4%. Educational participation is high, with 33.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 11.9% in primary education, 8.9% in secondary education, and 6.1% pursuing tertiary education. The area has four schools with a combined enrollment of 2,040 students. Maryland - Fletcher - Minmi demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1023) with balanced educational opportunities. The schools include three primary schools and one K-12 school. School places per 100 residents stand at 11.4, below the regional average of 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 operating within its boundaries. These stops are served by a mix of buses along 47 individual routes. The total weekly passenger trips facilitated by these routes is 1,587.

Residential accessibility to transport is rated good, with residents located an average of 204 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 226 trips per day across all routes, which 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 that Maryland - Fletcher - Minmi residents have a relatively low prevalence of common health conditions compared to the general population. However, these rates are 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 common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues (10.0%) and asthma (9.3%). Conversely, 69.1% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 64.9% across Rest of NSW. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 10.5% (1,868 people), compared to 16.7% in Rest of NSW. Despite this, 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 shows cultural diversity with 18.6% of its population born overseas and 16.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, comprising 51.7%. Islam is overrepresented compared to the Rest of NSW, at 3.1% versus 1.7%.

The top three ancestry groups are Australian (28.6%), English (27.9%), and Other (7.7%). Notable divergences exist in Polish (1.1% vs regional 0.8%), Macedonian (0.9% vs 0.8%), and Korean (0.5% vs 0.2%) ethnic groups.

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

Maryland-Fletcher-Minmi's median age of 34 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 at 16.4% locally compared to the Rest of NSW average, while those aged 65-74 are under-represented at 6.5%. Between 2021 and present, the population aged 25 to 34 has grown from 13.6% to 14.6%, while the 5-14 age group has declined from 16.1% to 14.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects a significant evolution of Maryland-Fletcher-Minmi's age profile. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to grow significantly by 1,733 people (66%), increasing from 2,610 to 4,344.