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Middle Dural

POSTAL CODE: NSW, 2158
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Based on its average 5-year and quarterly capital gains, the suburb saw average growth in the long term.

The suburb also delivered a stronger performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value. Investors saw the median home price rise to $3,828,000.

The upward trend in home prices in MIDDLE DURAL, 2158 averaged 5.57% per annum over a 3-year period.

Average weekly rents on listings have reached the $900 mark, reflecting a 1.22% increase in returns based on the current median price in MIDDLE DURAL.

An average of 0.92 real estate transactions take place per month in MIDDLE DURAL which translates to 11 per annum.

11 properties were sold in MIDDLE DURAL in 2016, making it the 1395th most active market in NSW based on total real estate transactions.

MIDDLE DURAL, 2158 places 936th in Australia based on median property value growth during the quarter.

Surburb overview

Middle Dural lies approximately 37 kilometres northwest of the Sydney central business district, straddling Hornsby Shire and The Hills Shire in Greater Western Sydney.

The suburb recorded a population of 1,040 at the 2021 census, with a median age of 46 years, a notably older demographic where 21.2 per cent were aged 65 or older.

Around 73 per cent of residents were Australian‑born, followed by small groups from England, Italy, China and India, while more than 80 per cent spoke only English at home.

The median weekly household income reached $3,067, and the average monthly mortgage repayment was approximately $3,588, reflecting a relatively affluent community.

Almost 89 per cent of households were family households, housing an average of 3.4 people, and owner‑occupancy stood at around 84.5 per cent in 2021, down slightly from 87.7 per cent in 2016.

Most dwellings are large standalone homes on semi‑rural land, consistent with the suburb’s heritage as part of the old ‘Upper Dural’ region.

Commuting relies heavily on private vehicles, with 40.9 per cent driving as the principal mode and 38.5 per cent working from home; public transport use remains minimal at 1.4 per cent.

Arterial roads include the Old Northern Road, which links residents to Castle Hill, Pennant Hills, and Parramatta via CDC NSW bus services.

Middle Dural encompasses about 8.4 km², with two parks covering roughly 1.1 per cent of its area. The suburb’s semi‑rural character preserves expanse and tranquillity, with large home lots and limited commercial or retail development. 

Essential services—including supermarkets, schools and medical care—are accessed in nearby Dural, Galston or Hornsby. Educational facilities include Middle Dural Public School and several private schools in neighbouring suburbs.

Recreational life essentially revolves around the natural landscape, with bushwalking and horse‑riding on Old Northern Road and access to reserves like Fagan Park in nearby Galston.

Median house prices approached $3.27 million by mid‑2025, with weekly rents around $1,150 and a rental yield near 1.7 per cent.

The blend of heritage semi‑rural living, substantial household income, and strong home‑based work patterns defines Middle Dural’s distinct residential profile.

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