Middle Dural
NSW 2158 · The Hills Shire
1,040 (2021) → 1,059 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the The Hills Shire local government area (est. 221,947 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Middle Dural is a stable suburb in The Hills Shire, NSW 2158, about 32km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $3.76M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 26/100, and is about 18km inland. Middle Dural has an overall score of 49/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2158 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.42%), Italy (2.79%), China (2.12%), India (2.12%), Lebanon (1.63%)
Top languages: Italian (3.37%), Arabic (2.12%), Mandarin (2.12%), Punjabi (1.06%), Greek (0.96%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1098 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Middle Dural Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1007
Nearby (within 10km)
- Galston Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1042
- Kenthurst Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1040
- Galston High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1044
- Arcadia Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1065
- Glenorie Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 1055
- St Madeleine's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5kmICSEA 1064
- Marian Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 5kmICSEA 1073
- Northholm Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 5.2kmICSEA 1137
- Hillside Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 1041
- The Hills Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 5.4kmICSEA 1164
- Dural Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 1102
- Redfield CollegeCombined · Independent · 6.1kmICSEA 1140
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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
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
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
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 Middle Dural
Is Middle Dural safe?
Middle Dural has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 2,404 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Middle Dural?
In Middle Dural, the median house price is $3.76M. Median weekly house rent is $1,060.
How far is Middle Dural from Sydney CBD?
Middle Dural is about 31.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 89 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Middle Dural?
Middle Dural has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1007 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Middle Dural?
Middle Dural has a transport score of 26/100 and 18 bus stops.