Dural
At 34.13 sq km, Dural is one of Sydney's largest suburbs by area, giving it a rural-residential density of just 231 per sq km despite a population of 7,900. Household incomes at the 92nd percentile ($2,489/week) and a $1,845,000 median house price position it in Sydney's Hills District premium tier. Over 46% own outright, the second-highest rate in this cohort, while only 15.2% rent, the lowest renter share in this data set. With 94 development applications in 12 months, the large lots are generating significant subdivision and renovation activity.
Population
7,900
Median Age
45.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,489/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
97
Median House
$2.5M
12m to Jun 2026 (PSI)
The PSI-derived median of $1,845,000 (2024-2025 blended) rose 5.0% from $1,810,000 in 2024 to $1,900,000 in 2025. Detached houses dominate at 80.2%, with 65.3% having 4-plus bedrooms, the highest large-home share in this data set. Mortgage-to-income at 28.1% is below the stress threshold. The 46.2% outright ownership rate reflects long-term residents on acreage lots. Buyer appeal centres on space: at 34 sq km, lot sizes are dramatically larger than inner suburban alternatives. Chinese ancestry (873) and Mandarin (238 speakers) indicate growing demand from Chinese-Australian families seeking Hills District schooling.
For Buyers
The PSI-derived median of $1,845,000 (2024-2025 blended) rose 5.0% from $1,810,000 in 2024 to $1,900,000 in 2025. Detached houses dominate at 80.2%, with 65.3% having 4-plus bedrooms, the highest large-home share in this data set. Mortgage-to-income at 28.1% is below the stress threshold. The 46.2% outright ownership rate reflects long-term residents on acreage lots. Buyer appeal centres on space: at 34 sq km, lot sizes are dramatically larger than inner suburban alternatives. Chinese ancestry (873) and Mandarin (238 speakers) indicate growing demand from Chinese-Australian families seeking Hills District schooling.
For Investors
With only 15.2% renting, Dural has the thinnest rental market in this cohort. Weekly rent of $600 against $1,845,000 median implies a gross yield of approximately 1.7%. The 5.6% vacancy rate is moderate. Population dynamics show a turnover rate of just 17.4% (82.6% stayed), suggesting a very stable community with limited tenant churn. 94 development applications in 12 months include food premises modifications and new structures, but the acreage character limits high-density development. The investment case is purely capital appreciation in a land-rich, supply-constrained environment.
Development Activity
Total DAs
564
Last 12 Months
97
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-6.7%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Dural iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Redfield College
2-12 · 530 students
Pacific Hills Christian School
K-12 · 1475 students
Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education
K-12 · 238 students
Dural Public School
K-6 · 350 students
Demographics
The median age of 45 sits 5 years above the national median. English ancestry (2,321) leads, followed by Chinese (873), Irish (731), and Scottish (637). At 34.2% born overseas (12.6pp above national), the suburb is moderately multicultural. Mandarin (238 speakers), Arabic (136), and Cantonese (102) are the top non-English languages. University education at 45.3% is 15 percentage points above the national average. Professionals (1,034) and Managers (769) dominate occupations. Christianity (4,676) is the primary religion, with Buddhism (300) and Hinduism (280) reflecting the Asian-Australian community growth.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
80.2%
Houses
9.2%
Townhouse
8.0%
Apartment
Tenure
PSI data shows $1,810,000 (2024) to $1,900,000 (2025), a 5.0% gain. Detached houses (80.2%) with 4-plus bedrooms (65.3%) define the typology, consistent with the semi-rural lot sizes. Semi-detached at 9.2% and apartments at 8.0% (concentrated in the Dural town centre) provide modest diversity. Ownership: 46.2% outright, 38.5% mortgage, 15.2% renting. The extremely low renter share and high outright ownership confirm a mature, owner-occupier-dominated suburb. Rent-to-income at 24.1% and mortgage-to-income at 28.1% are both below stress thresholds.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General (12m to Jun 2026 (PSI))
Mortgage / mo
$3,033
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (January to March 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $600.
$1,010
Bond data Mar 2026 · houses $1,100
HH Size
3.0
Personal Income / wk
$909
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.6%
Unoccupied
149
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
28.1%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
21.5%
Couples, no children
6,791
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare (14.9%, 397 workers), Professional/Tech (13.3%, 355), Construction (11.3%, 302), and Education (11.1%, 296) distribute employment more evenly than most suburbs. Finance (8.3%, 222) reflects the white-collar household base. The construction share is elevated, likely driven by the suburb's ongoing renovation and subdivision activity. Professionals (1,034) and Managers (769) account for the majority of occupations. Unemployment at 4.1% is below the national average. SEIFA data is unavailable, but the income percentile (92nd) positions Dural among Sydney's most affluent suburbs.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
64.3%
Part-time
31.6%
Participation
52.7%
Employed
3,302
Occupations
Top Industries
University
45.3%
Postgraduate
12.7%
Born Overseas
34.2%
Dwellings
2,500
Transport to Work
Four schools serve Dural, all scoring above the ICSEA 1,100 benchmark: Redfield College (Combined, Independent, ICSEA 1,140, 530 students), Pacific Hills Christian School (Combined, Independent, ICSEA 1,118, 1,475 students), Lorien Novalis School (Combined, Independent, ICSEA 1,103, 238 students), and Dural Public School (Government, ICSEA 1,102, 350 students). Public transport at 2.0% is very low, and 87.6% drive, typical of a semi-rural suburb. Walking/cycling at 5.0% exceeds some denser suburbs, likely reflecting recreational rather than commuting trips.
Drive
87.6%
Public Transport
2.0%
Walk / Cycle
5.0%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Dural compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dural a good suburb to live in?
Dural suits families seeking space and quality schools (all 4 schools above ICSEA 1,100) at a $1,845,000 median. Household incomes at the 92nd percentile and 46.2% outright ownership reflect established affluence. The trade-off is car dependency (87.6% drive) and distance from Sydney's employment centres.
What is the median house price in Dural?
The PSI-derived median is $1,845,000 (2024-2025 blended), rising 5.0% from $1,810,000 in 2024 to $1,900,000 in 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments average $3,033, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 28.1%, below the stress threshold.
What schools are in Dural?
Dural has 4 schools, all above ICSEA 1,100: Redfield College (Independent, ICSEA 1,140, 530 students), Pacific Hills Christian School (Independent, ICSEA 1,118, 1,475 students), Lorien Novalis School (Independent, ICSEA 1,103, 238 students), and Dural Public School (Government, ICSEA 1,102, 350 students).
Is Dural safe?
Crime data is not available for Dural in the current dataset. Household incomes at the 92nd percentile, 46.2% outright ownership, and 4.1% unemployment are all indicators that correlate with lower crime rates in comparable Hills District suburbs.
Is Dural good for property investment?
Gross yield is very low at approximately 1.7% ($600/week on $1,845,000 median), and only 15.2% of residents rent, the thinnest rental market in this cohort. The 5.6% vacancy rate is moderate. With 94 development applications in 12 months but large-lot zoning limiting density, this is a capital appreciation market only.
How is Dural's population changing?
Census population is 7,900 with a very stable 82.6% staying at the same address year over year. The 34.2% overseas-born share includes a growing Chinese-Australian community (873 Chinese ancestry, 238 Mandarin speakers). Couples with children at 41.7% of families is above the national average, confirming the family orientation.
What languages are spoken in Dural?
Mandarin leads with 238 speakers, followed by Arabic (136), Cantonese (102), Sinhala (55), and Persian (54). With 34.2% born overseas (12.6pp above national average), Dural has growing cultural diversity within its traditionally Anglo-Australian Hills District character.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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