Cessnock City Council

Bushells Ridge

NSW2259

Bushells Ridge at a glance

Median house

$429,000

Sales data pending

Median unit

$308,880

Sales data pending

Days on market

Average to sell

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

8

Median age 60

About

Welcome to Bushells Ridge.

Bushells Ridge is a suburb in New South Wales.

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Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$429,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $308,880.

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$410/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$450/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

100%

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: NSW Fair Trading

$429,000

Sales data pending

Median Unit PriceSource: NSW Fair Trading

$308,880

Sales data pending

Days on MarketSource: NSW Fair Trading

Average days to sell

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

8

Median age: 60

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross Yield (House)

Source: NSW Fair Trading

4.97%

Based on $429,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: NSW Fair Trading

7.58%

Based on $308,880 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: NSW Fair Trading

Year-on-year capital growth

Annual Growth (Unit)

Source: NSW Fair Trading

Year-on-year capital growth

Owner Occupancy

Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: NSW Fair Trading

Lower = higher buyer demand

Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.

Who lives here

Demographics.

Population

8

Median age

60

Family households

100%

Lone person

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

16

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft9 (56.3%)
Arson4 (25.0%)
Assault2 (12.5%)
Drug offences1 (6.3%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Bushells Ridge.

Local schools for Bushells Ridge

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Wyee Public School

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Blue Haven Public School

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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

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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 median house price in Bushells Ridge?
The median house price in Bushells Ridge, NSW 2259 is $429,000. The median unit price is $308,880. Annual growth is +0.0%.
What is the Bushells Ridge postcode?
Bushells Ridge is in the 2259 postcode, in NSW, 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?
Bushells Ridge has approximately 8 residents. The median age is 60.

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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