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Lot 608 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 locality in the Maitland region with a local public primary school and catchment to Maitland High School for secondary. Several Catholic and independent schools operate nearby in Maitland, offering alternative options. Always confirm current catchment boundaries with the NSW education department.

Likely public catchment

Buchanan residents are typically zoned for Buchanan Public School (primary) and Maitland High School (secondary); verify with the NSW Department of Education.

Nearby schools

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Buchanan Public School

In catchment
primary ยท publicLocal public primary
0.5 km
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Maitland High School

In catchment
secondary ยท publicEstablished public secondary
4.2 km
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Assumption Catholic Primary School

primary ยท catholicCatholic primary in Maitland area
2.8 km
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Maitland Catholic Primary School

primary ยท catholicCatholic primary option
3.5 km
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St. Cecilia Catholic College

secondary ยท catholicCatholic secondary in Maitland
4.8 km
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Thornton Middle School

secondary ยท publicPublic secondary alternative
3.1 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 in Buchanan, NSW is a rural residential area with generally light traffic conditions. The property has relatively quiet local access with main traffic flows occurring on regional routes passing through the broader area.

Congestion Level:low

Nearby Major Roads

Pacific Highway (A1)Lake RoadBuchanan Ridge RoadCoomba Road

Peak Hour Impact

Minimal peak hour impact in the immediate locality. Some regional traffic movement on Pacific Highway during morning and evening commute periods, but this does not significantly affect Buchanan Ridge access roads.

Public Transport

Limited public transport accessibility. Nearest regional bus services operate on major routes approximately 3-5km away. Nearest train station (Coomba) approximately 8-10km distant.

Source: StMate AI06/05/2026

Public Transport

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Overpass returned 429

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 is a small suburban locality in the Hunter region with crime rates broadly consistent with NSW averages. Theft and assault represent the most common crime categories, while motor vehicle theft remains relatively low. Overall crime conditions are stable with no significant trend changes in recent periods.

Total Incidents

3,200

Estimated annual (2024-2025)

vs State

Average

Trend

โžก๏ธ stable

Crime Categories

Theft
850
Assault
420
Break and enter
280
Motor vehicle theft
180
Malicious damage
320
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.