Buchanan NSW

Postcode 2323 · Cessnock LGA

Buchanan is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Cessnock local government area (postcode 2323). With a population of 212, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 38. Households earn a median income of $105K per year, with an average household size of 3 people. The most common occupations are professionals, community & personal service, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Aboriginal Australian.

The median house price in Buchanan is $423,000, having dipped slightly 0.6% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $595. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 7.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $3,000.

Public transport access includes 3 bus stops. The crime rate in the Cessnock LGA is moderate at 4,766 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Buchanan offers a gross rental yield of 7.3%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($423K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 4.0x is considered affordable. House prices have moved -0.6% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield7.3% High Yield
Price vs State$423K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability4.0x Affordable
Price Momentum-0.6% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage8/10
Education6/10
Economic10/10
Disadvantage9/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$423K
-0.6% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$460
POPULATION
212
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age38
Household Size3
HH Income /wk$2,028
Personal Income /wk$762
Mortgage /mth$3,000
CRIME (Cessnock LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,766
Total Incidents3,305
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops3
Data: 2025