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Dural (Hornsby)

NSW 2158 · Hornsby

7,900 (2021) → 8,043 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Hornsby local government area (est. 144,237 residents)

57
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

7,900
Population
$2.38M
Median house (2025)
Data not available
Safety score
27
Transport score

Dural (Hornsby) is a stable suburb in Hornsby, NSW 2158, about 26km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.38M 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. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

26.1 km
To Sydney CBD
20.2 km
To coast
$1,000/wk
Median rent (house)
5.7 km
To nearest station

Demographics

7,900
Population
45
Median age
3
Avg household

Age distribution

Hornsby LGA population (est. 2025)144,237
Median household income (weekly)$2,489
vs NSW median+34.5%
Bachelor degree or higher48.8%
Born in Australia64.1%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,006 / 200 / 230

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

$2.38M+7.7%
Median house (2025)
$907K
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$1,000 / $560 wk
Rental yield (house)2.2%
Days on market (house)32 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

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Residential

Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for NSW suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.

Schools

89

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

115
Within 10km6 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
5
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1115 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Redfield CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1108
  • Dural Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1106
  • Pacific Hills Christian SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1105
  • New Hope Christian SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1101
  • Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner EducationCombined · IndependentICSEA 1098
  • Warrah Specialist SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1042

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Galston High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1043
  • The Hills Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.6kmICSEA 1154
  • John Purchase Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1153
  • St Madeleine's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.7kmICSEA 1065
  • Marian Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.7kmICSEA 1066
  • Kenthurst Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 1054
  • Galston Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1053
  • Glenhaven Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1104
  • Cherrybrook Technology High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1141
  • Oakhill Drive Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 1153
  • Middle Dural Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 1027
  • Oakhill CollegeSecondary · Independent · 4.8kmICSEA 1119

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

27
94Bus
CBD commute (est.)90 min (bus)
Nearest train stationHornsby (5.7 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.5°C
Summer max
16.5°C
Winter max
1,300mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

33 in suburbSupermarkets
33 in suburbCafes/Rest.
99 in suburbParks
88 in suburbPlaygrounds
140140 in suburbPools
21 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
11 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
12196 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalHornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital (6.9 km)
Nearest vet6.1 km
Nearest airportSydney (31.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

59

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

2
Gyms
2
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
121
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

7

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

9
Parks
1
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

15

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

1
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

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

36

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

2
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
18
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.38

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.45%
Projected population 20418,250
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Hornsby

Cherrybrook$2.38M92transportWestleigh$1.90M61transportGalston$2.68M24transportHornsby$1.85M95transportThornleigh$1.93M96transportPennant Hills$1.99M92transport

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Frequently asked questions about Dural (Hornsby)

What are property prices in Dural (Hornsby)?

In Dural (Hornsby), the median house price is $2.38M and the median unit price is $907K. Median weekly house rent is $1,000.

How far is Dural (Hornsby) from Sydney CBD?

Dural (Hornsby) is about 26.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 90 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Dural (Hornsby)?

Dural (Hornsby) has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1093 (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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.