Dural (Hornsby) vs Galston
The verdict
Galston is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.22M versus $2.38M in Dural (Hornsby). Dural (Hornsby) rates higher for liveability (65 vs 55). Galston is closer to the coast (15.8 km vs 20.2 km).
Scores
| Dural (Hornsby) | Galston | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 50 |
| Transport | 27 | 24 |
| Education | 82 | 76 |
| Liveability | 65 | 55 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dural (Hornsby) | Galston | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,900 | 3,195 |
| Median age | 45 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,489 | $2,295 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 48.8% | 42.2% |
| Born in Australia | 64.1% | 77.6% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.8 |
Growth: Dural (Hornsby) Stable · Galston Stable
Property
| Dural (Hornsby) | Galston | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.38M | $2.22M |
| Median unit price | $907K | $890K |
| House price YoY | 7.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,000 | $875 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.9% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 32 | 35 |
Median price history
Safety
| Dural (Hornsby) | Galston | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 97 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 188 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 125 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | 2,128 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dural (Hornsby) | Galston | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 5 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,093 | 1,048 |
See the full school list on each profile: Dural (Hornsby) · Galston
Transport
| Dural (Hornsby) | Galston | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 27 | 24 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 94 | 36 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 90 | 97 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.7 km | 5.2 km |
Liveability
| Dural (Hornsby) | Galston | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.5°C | 25.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 6 |
| Parks | 9 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 140 | 13 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 20.2 km | 15.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 26.1 km | 28.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.9 km | 7.5 km |
Population & growth
| Dural (Hornsby) | Galston | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,900 | 3,195 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,043 | 3,215 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,250 | 3,312 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.45% | 0.16% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Dural (Hornsby) or Galston?
Galston is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.22M versus $2.38M.
Which has better schools, Dural (Hornsby) or Galston?
Dural (Hornsby) has a higher average school ICSEA (Dural (Hornsby) 1093 vs Galston 1048; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Dural (Hornsby) or Galston?
Dural (Hornsby) has the higher transport score (Dural (Hornsby) 27/100 vs Galston 24/100).
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