Bushells Ridge at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
8
Median age 60
The brief
What to know about Bushells Ridge.
The postcode for Bushells Ridge is 2259 (NSW).
Bushells Ridge (2259) sits in the Cessnock region of NSW.
Bushells Ridge has roughly 8 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Bushells Ridge 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 13 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bushells Ridge's population at 8, with a median age of 60. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
8
Median age
60
Family households
100%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$410/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
100%
At a deeper level
8
Median age: 60
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Safety
Crime and safety.
16
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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Bushells Ridge.
Local schools for Bushells Ridge
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Government School Catchment
Wyee Public School
Blue Haven Public School
Northlakes 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 Bushells Ridge.
- What is the Bushells Ridge postcode?
- Bushells Ridge is in the 2259 postcode, in NSW, in the Cessnock City Council region.
- Where is Bushells Ridge?
- Bushells Ridge is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2259, in the Cessnock City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bushells Ridge?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Bushells Ridge?
- There are 20 schools serving Bushells Ridge on this page, including Wyee Public School, Blue Haven Public School, The Lakes College.
- How walkable is Bushells Ridge?
- Bushells Ridge has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bushells Ridge?
- Bushells Ridge is close to Wyee, Kiar, Wallarah, Woongarrah, Blue Haven.
- What is the population of Bushells Ridge?
- The population of Bushells Ridge is approximately 8 (2021 Census). The median age is 60.
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Sources cited
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