Buchanan at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
212
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Buchanan.
The postcode for Buchanan is 2323 (NSW).
Buchanan (2323) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
Buchanan has roughly 212 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Buchanan scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Buchanan's population at 212, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
212
Median age
38
Family households
76%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$460/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
212
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
63
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
90
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Buchanan.
Local schools for Buchanan
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Government School Catchment
Stanford Merthyr Infants School
Pelaw Main Public School
Kurri Kurri High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Buchanan.
- What is the Buchanan postcode?
- Buchanan is in the 2323 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is Buchanan?
- Buchanan is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2323, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Buchanan?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $460.
- What schools are in Buchanan?
- There are 17 schools serving Buchanan on this page, including Stanford Merthyr Infants School, Pelaw Main Public School, Holy Spirit Primary School.
- How walkable is Buchanan?
- Buchanan has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 90.
- What suburbs are near Buchanan?
- Buchanan is close to Buttai, Heddon Greta, Stanford Merthyr, Richmond Vale, Pelaw Main.
- What is the population of Buchanan?
- The population of Buchanan is approximately 212 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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