Kenthurst vs Middle Dural
The verdict
Middle Dural is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.10M versus $3.18M in Kenthurst. Middle Dural rates higher for liveability (50 vs 44). Middle Dural is closer to the coast (18.0 km vs 21.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Middle Dural rates higher (100 vs 86/100 in Kenthurst).
Scores
| Kenthurst | Middle Dural | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 49 |
| Transport | 26 | 26 |
| Education | 71 | 73 |
| Liveability | 44 | 50 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kenthurst | Middle Dural | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,313 | 1,040 |
| Median age | 44 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,061 | $3,067 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.3% | 41.0% |
| Born in Australia | 77.5% | 73.4% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 3.4 |
Growth: Kenthurst Stable · Middle Dural Stable
Property
| Kenthurst | Middle Dural | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.18M | $3.10M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -3.0% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $950 | $1,000 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.4% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 49 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Kenthurst | Middle Dural | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 86 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 207 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 94 | 96 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 113 | 385 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,447 | 2,885 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kenthurst | Middle Dural | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,085 | 1,027 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kenthurst · Middle Dural
Transport
| Kenthurst | Middle Dural | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 26 | 26 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 111 | 18 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 112 | 107 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 11.1 km | 10.0 km |
Liveability
| Kenthurst | Middle Dural | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.3°C | 25.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 24 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.3 km | 18.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 33.5 km | 31.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.5 km | 11.6 km |
Population & growth
| Kenthurst | Middle Dural | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,313 | 1,040 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,409 | 1,059 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,548 | 1,086 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.45% | 0.45% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kenthurst or Middle Dural?
Middle Dural has the higher residential safety score (Kenthurst 86/100 vs Middle Dural 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Kenthurst or Middle Dural?
Middle Dural is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.10M versus $3.18M.
Which has better schools, Kenthurst or Middle Dural?
Kenthurst has a higher average school ICSEA (Kenthurst 1085 vs Middle Dural 1027; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kenthurst or Middle Dural?
Kenthurst and Middle Dural have similar transport scores.
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