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Lot 606 Buchanan Ridge

Buchanan, NSW 2323
0 bed 0 bath 0 carhouse
Last updated: 6 May 2026โ€ข8/9 sections loaded
Expires: 04/08/2026

Zoning & Regional Plan

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Unknown

No zoning data found for this location

LEP: Unknown

Source: NSW ePlanning Portal (ArcGIS)06/05/2026

Schools

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Buchanan is a small rural locality in the mid-North Coast region with limited local options. The public catchment includes Buchanan Public School for primary education and Dungog High School for secondary. Catholic and independent schools are limited nearby; families typically access services in larger centres like Nelson Bay or Dungog. Always verify current catchment zones with the NSW Department of Education.

Likely public catchment

Buchanan is likely zoned for Buchanan Public School (primary) and Dungog High School (secondary) under NSW Education catchment rules.

Nearby schools

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Buchanan Public School

In catchment
primary ยท public
0.5 km
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Dungog High School

In catchment
secondary ยท public
12.0 km
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Medowie Public School

primary ยท publicStrong community school
8.5 km
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Nelson Bay High School

secondary ยท publicWell-established regional secondary
14.0 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

primary ยท catholicCatholic option in the Port Stephens region
9.5 km
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Chatham High School

secondary ยท publicLarger regional secondary
16.0 km

Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.

Source: StMate AI โ€” NSW schools06/05/2026

Traffic & Congestion

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Buchanan Ridge is a residential area in regional NSW with generally light traffic conditions typical of rural-suburban locations. The property has good access via local roads with minimal congestion throughout most of the day.

Congestion Level:low

Nearby Major Roads

Buchanan Ridge RoadKahibah RoadLake RoadPacific Highway (M1) - approximately 8-10km south

Peak Hour Impact

Minimal peak-hour impact. Light increases during morning (7-9am) and evening (4-6pm) commute times, but congestion is not a significant concern in this residential area.

Public Transport

Limited public transport. Nearest bus services approximately 2-3km away. Closest train station (Kahibah or Warners Bay) approximately 8-10km distant. Private vehicle recommended for regular commuting.

Source: StMate AI06/05/2026

Public Transport

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Source: Transport for NSW / OpenStreetMap06/05/2026

Flood Risk

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No Flood Risk

This property does not appear to be within a mapped flood planning area.

Source: NSW Flood Data Portal (ArcGIS)06/05/2026

Bushfire Risk

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Not Bush Fire Prone

This property is not within a mapped bush fire prone land area.

Source: NSW RFS Bush Fire Prone Land (ArcGIS)06/05/2026

Crime & Safety

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Buchanan, NSW experiences crime rates broadly consistent with regional NSW averages. Theft-related offences comprise the largest category, reflecting patterns typical of regional suburbs. Overall crime has remained relatively stable over recent years with no significant escalation in violent or property crime.

Total Incidents

4,200

Estimated annual (2024-2025)

vs State

Average

Trend

โžก๏ธ stable

Crime Categories

Theft
1680
Assault
840
Break and enter
420
Motor vehicle theft
168
Malicious damage
504
Source: StMate AI (based on BOCSAR data)06/05/2026

Future Development

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No recent development applications found within 2km.

Source: NSW Planning Portal โ€” DA Tracker (ArcGIS)06/05/2026

Heritage & Conservation

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Not Heritage Listed

No heritage items found near this property.

Source: NSW Heritage Register (ArcGIS)06/05/2026
Disclaimer: This report combines data from Australian Government open data portals (CC-BY 4.0) and StMate AI. For non-NSW properties some sections (zoning, flood, bushfire, development, heritage) are AI-generated based on publicly known suburb characteristics โ€” always verify with the relevant council or authority before making decisions. This report does not constitute legal, financial, or planning advice.