Dural (Hornsby) vs Galston
The verdict
Dural (Hornsby) is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.40M versus $2.68M in Galston. Dural (Hornsby) rates higher for liveability (65 vs 55). Galston is closer to the coast (15.8 km vs 20.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Dural (Hornsby) rates higher (97 vs 92/100 in Galston).
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 | $2.40M | $2.68M |
| Median unit price | $918K | $900K |
| House price YoY | 7.2% | 59.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,060 | $880 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 64 | 70 |
Median price history
Safety
| Dural (Hornsby) | Galston | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 97 | 92 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 139 | 219 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 89 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 165 | 125 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,861 | 2,128 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dural (Hornsby) | Galston | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 5 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,100 | 1,043 |
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) | 75 | 81 |
| 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 safer, Dural (Hornsby) or Galston?
Dural (Hornsby) has the higher residential safety score (Dural (Hornsby) 97/100 vs Galston 92/100).
Which is more affordable, Dural (Hornsby) or Galston?
Dural (Hornsby) is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.40M versus $2.68M.
Which has better schools, Dural (Hornsby) or Galston?
Dural (Hornsby) has a higher average school ICSEA (Dural (Hornsby) 1100 vs Galston 1043; 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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