Buchanan, NSW 2323 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Buchanan is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2323, home to 212 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Lake Macquarie local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 129 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 212
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $2,028 /week
- Median personal income
- $762 /week
- Median family income
- $2,200 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Cessnock
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hunter Valley exc Newcastle
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Paterson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $460 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,000
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Stanford Merthyr Infants School
- Kurri Kurri High School
- Pelaw Main Public School
- Kurri Kurri Public School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 12 bus stops
- Adams St At Young St
- Adams St After Stanford St
- Adams St At Heddon St
- Young St At Main Rd
- Main Rd At Young St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 2 parks and reserves
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 22.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 55.1% of the 167 resolvable premises in Buchanan. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 55.1%
- Fixed Wireless: 41.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 3.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,327 across postcode 2323 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 12% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 648 theft, 612 violent offences, 321 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Buchanan?
Buchanan (NSW 2323) had 212 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Cessnock local government area.
What is the median rent in Buchanan?
The median advertised rent in Buchanan is $460/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Buchanan?
Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Buchanan covering government sectors. Nearest include: Stanford Merthyr Infants School (2.3 km), Kurri Kurri High School (3 km), Pelaw Main Public School (3.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Buchanan?
Buchanan is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (55.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Buchanan?
Across postcode 2323, 2,327 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (648), violent (612), vehicle theft (321). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Buchanan?
In Buchanan, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (22 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Buchanan?
12 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Buchanan centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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