Dural, NSW 2158 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Dural is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2158, home to 7,900 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the The Hills local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 25 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 7,900
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $2,489 /week
- Median personal income
- $909 /week
- Median family income
- $2,877 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Hornsby
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Berowra
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $600 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,033
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Dural Public School
- Glenhaven Public School
- Kenthurst Public School
- Galston High School
- John Purchase Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 10 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 48 bus stops
- Old Northern Rd Opp Dural Public School
- Dural Public School, Old Northern Rd
- St Judes Anglican Church Cemetery, Old Northern Rd
- Old Northern Rd Opp Redfield College
- Redfield College, Old Northern Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 8 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 10 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 3 supermarkets
- 4 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 24.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 49.9% of the 3,577 resolvable premises in Dural. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 49.9%
- Fibre to the Curb: 33.8%
- Fibre to the Building: 8.9%
- Fixed Wireless: 7.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 249 across postcode 2158 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 26% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 87 theft, 60 violent offences, 34 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dural?
Dural (NSW 2158) had 7,900 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Hornsby local government area.
What is the median rent in Dural?
The median advertised rent in Dural is $600/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Dural?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Dural covering government sectors. Nearest include: Dural Public School (0.2 km), Glenhaven Public School (2.6 km), Kenthurst Public School (3.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Dural?
Dural is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (49.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Dural?
Across postcode 2158, 249 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (87), violent (60), property damage (34). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Dural?
In Dural, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (24.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Dural?
48 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Dural centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 10 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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