Middle Dural

NSW 2158 • Greater Sydney

1,040
Population (2021)
$51,480
Median Income
7.66 km²
Area
$650/wk
Median Rent
Semi-RuralAcreageBushlandQuietFamily-Friendly

About Middle Dural

Middle Dural is a semi-rural suburb of Sydney located 37 kilometres north-west of the CBD, spanning parts of both The Hills Shire and Hornsby Shire local government areas. Sitting at an elevation of around 181 metres, the suburb retains a distinctly rural character with acreage properties, hobby farms and established bushland. As of the 2021 census, the population was approximately 1,040 residents.

The area is known for its peaceful, semi-rural lifestyle with proximity to the popular Galston Gorge, walking trails and scenic bushland of Berowra Valley National Park. Neighbouring Dural offers a small village centre with cafés, shops and schools. Middle Dural appeals strongly to families and tree-changers seeking space without straying too far from Greater Sydney's amenities.

Middle Dural falls under postcode 2158 and is governed by The Hills Shire Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Castle Hill electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2158
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Rural
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.64°, 151.01°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
7.66 km²
Elevation
143m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Castle Hill
9.5 km
Sydney Metro Northwest (Tallawong–Chatswood)
Cherrybrook
8.5 km
Sydney Metro Northwest

Bus Services

  • 655 — Dural to Castle Hill Metro 20–30 min
  • 656 — Galston & Hornsby 30–40 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
37 km
By Train
Drive/bus to Castle Hill Metro then ~45 min to City (~60–70 min total)
By Bus
~90–100 min via Hills/City bus routes
By Car (Peak)
55–75 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
40–50 min

🛣️ No train station within walking distance. Most residents drive to Castle Hill Metro or local bus connections.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Middle Dural has minimal footpaths and no local shops within walking distance. A car is essential for all daily needs.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Middle Dural by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Middle Dural Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Middle Dural" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$650
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$3,588
Avg Household Size
3.4 people
Median Age
46 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,008
Census 2021
1,040
3.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$39,104
Income 2021
$51,480
31.6% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 763
Born Overseas 249

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 46
  • 2. Italy 29
  • 3. China 22
  • 4. India 22
  • 5. Lebanon 17
  • 6. Ireland 9
  • 7. South Africa 9
  • 8. Iran 7
  • 9. Taiwan 6
  • 10. Chile 5

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 347
Australian 333
Italian 133
Scottish 112
Irish 104
Lebanese 62
Chinese 46
German 35
Dutch 26
Greek 23

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

499
Both parents born in Australia
363
Both parents born overseas
157
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
63.2%
No Religion
28.6%
Islam
1.3%
Buddhism
1.3%
Sikhism
1.1%
Judaism
0.8%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
40 (3.8%)
5-14 years
147 (14.1%)
15-19 years
73 (7.0%)
20-24 years
76 (7.3%)
25-34 years
98 (9.4%)
35-44 years
80 (7.7%)
45-54 years
153 (14.7%)
55-64 years
144 (13.8%)
65-74 years
124 (11.9%)
75-84 years
76 (7.3%)
85+ years
24 (2.3%)

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