Dural (Hornsby) vs Westleigh
The verdict
Westleigh is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.03M versus $2.40M in Dural (Hornsby). Westleigh rates higher for transport (61 vs 27). Westleigh is closer to the coast (19.1 km vs 20.2 km).
Scores
| Dural (Hornsby) | Westleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 80 |
| Transport | 27 | 61 |
| Education | 82 | 93 |
| Liveability | 65 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dural (Hornsby) | Westleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,900 | 4,501 |
| Median age | 45 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,489 | $3,021 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 48.8% | 62.8% |
| Born in Australia | 64.1% | 65.0% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3 |
Growth: Dural (Hornsby) Stable · Westleigh Stable
Property
| Dural (Hornsby) | Westleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.40M | $2.03M |
| Median unit price | $918K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 7.2% | 6.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,060 | $900 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 64 | 53 |
Median price history
Safety
| Dural (Hornsby) | Westleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 97 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 139 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 89 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 165 | 22 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,861 | 511 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dural (Hornsby) | Westleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 5 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,100 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Dural (Hornsby) · Westleigh
Transport
| Dural (Hornsby) | Westleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 27 | 61 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 94 | 33 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 75 | 78 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.7 km | 2.3 km |
Liveability
| Dural (Hornsby) | Westleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 1 |
| Parks | 9 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 140 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 20.2 km | 19.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 26.1 km | 21.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.9 km | 3.5 km |
Population & growth
| Dural (Hornsby) | Westleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,900 | 4,501 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,043 | 4,658 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,250 | 4,704 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.45% | 0.86% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Dural (Hornsby) or Westleigh?
Westleigh has the higher residential safety score (Dural (Hornsby) 97/100 vs Westleigh 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Dural (Hornsby) or Westleigh?
Westleigh is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.03M versus $2.40M.
Which has better public transport, Dural (Hornsby) or Westleigh?
Westleigh has the higher transport score (Dural (Hornsby) 27/100 vs Westleigh 61/100).
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