Dural (Hornsby)
NSW 2158 · Hornsby
7,900 (2021) → 8,043 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Hornsby local government area (est. 144,237 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Dural (Hornsby) is a stable suburb in Hornsby, NSW 2158, about 26km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.40M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 27/100, and is about 20km inland. Dural (Hornsby) has an overall score of 57/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 97/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2158 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (4.14%), England (4%), India (3.01%), South Africa (2%), Malaysia (1.56%)
Top languages: Mandarin (5.97%), Arabic (3.35%), Cantonese (2.57%), Persian ED (1.44%), Italian (1.42%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1115 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Redfield CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1140
- Pacific Hills Christian SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1118
- Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner EducationCombined · IndependentICSEA 1103
- Dural Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1102
- New Hope Christian SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1071
- Warrah Specialist SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1065
Nearby (within 10km)
- Galston High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1044
- The Hills Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.6kmICSEA 1164
- St Madeleine's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.7kmICSEA 1064
- Marian Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.7kmICSEA 1073
- John Purchase Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 1168
- Galston Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1042
- Glenhaven Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1108
- Kenthurst Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1040
- Cherrybrook Technology High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1146
- Oakhill Drive Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 1152
- Middle Dural Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 1007
- Oakhill CollegeSecondary · Independent · 4.8kmICSEA 1124
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Dural (Hornsby)
Is Dural (Hornsby) safe?
Dural (Hornsby) has a residential safety score of 97/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,861 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Dural (Hornsby)?
In Dural (Hornsby), the median house price is $2.40M and the median unit price is $918K. Median weekly house rent is $1,060.
How far is Dural (Hornsby) from Sydney CBD?
Dural (Hornsby) is about 26.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 75 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Dural (Hornsby)?
Dural (Hornsby) has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1100 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Dural (Hornsby)?
Dural (Hornsby) has a transport score of 27/100 and 94 bus stops.