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Lot 609 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 suburb in the Upper Hunter region with limited local schooling options. The nearby Muswellbrook area provides the main secondary schooling hub, with Catholic alternatives available. Parents should verify exact catchment boundaries with the NSW Department of Education.

Likely public catchment

Buchanan is zoned for Buchanan Public School (primary) and likely Muswellbrook High School (secondary), though boundaries should be verified with NSW Education.

Nearby schools

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Buchanan Public School

In catchment
primary ยท public
0.5 km
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Muswellbrook High School

In catchment
secondary ยท publicWell-established public secondary
4.2 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Muswellbrook

primary ยท catholicCatholic option in region
4.0 km
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Minto High School

secondary ยท publicNearby public alternative
4.8 km
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Singleton Public School

primary ยท public
4.5 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 located in a rural residential area of Buchanan, NSW with relatively light traffic conditions. The property has limited direct access to major arterial roads, relying on local residential streets for connection to the broader road network.

Congestion Level:low

Nearby Major Roads

Buchanan Ridge RoadPacific Highway (A3) - approximately 8-10km southPrinces Highway (A37) - approximately 12-15km west

Peak Hour Impact

Minimal peak-hour impact due to rural location. Local residential traffic may increase slightly during morning and afternoon commute times, but congestion is unlikely. Most commuter traffic would utilise the Pacific Highway or Princes Highway corridor.

Public Transport

Limited public transport access. Nearest bus services likely 5-8km away with infrequent regional services. Not within walking distance of any major public transport hubs. Private vehicle use is essential for this location.

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, a regional NSW suburb, experiences crime rates below the state average with a stable trajectory over recent years. Property-related offences dominate the crime profile, with theft and malicious damage being the most prevalent categories. The suburb maintains relatively low violent crime rates compared to state benchmarks.

Total Incidents

2,800

Estimated annual (2024-2025)

vs State

Below Average

Trend

โžก๏ธ stable

Crime Categories

Theft
840
Assault
420
Break and enter
280
Motor vehicle theft
140
Malicious damage
350
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.