Dural, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Dural NSW is 7,900 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dural is $909 per week ($47,268 per year). Median rent in Dural is $600 per week ($2,600 per month). Dural has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Dural has a population density of 231 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Dural is China. The most common religion is Catholic (28.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dural is $3,033.

Population
7,900
Census 2021
Median income
$909/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$600/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
45years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Dural vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Dural is $909 a week, 19% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 575th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $600 a week, $215 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 24.1% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 45, 2 years older than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureDuralTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$909/wk$765/wk +19%$766/wk
Household income$2,489/wk$1,704/wk +46%$1,637/wk
Rent$600/wk$385/wk +56%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$3,033/mo$1,965/mo +54%$1,733/mo
Median age4543 +2 yrs42
Rent share of household income24.1%22.6% +1.5 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Dural, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Dural Population

7,900 residents at the 2021 Census.

Dural Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$909/wk
$47,268 per year
Ranked 2,024 of 14,663
Median Rent
$600/wk
$2,600 per month
Ranked 202 of 14,663
Median Age
45years
7 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$3,033/mo
Avg household size: 3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Dural Rent Prices & Affordability

24% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,489/wk
Median rent $600/wk
Rent to income 24.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Dural against your income

About $10,786 a month
Median rent $600/wk
Left after rent $1,889/wk
Rent share 24.1%

Dural Schools

8
schools nearby
2
government
1101
avg ICSEA score
4,454
total students
The Hills Grammar School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,208 students
1164
ICSEA
Redfield College Independent
Combined · 2-12 · 530 students
1140
ICSEA
Pacific Hills Christian School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,475 students
1118
ICSEA
Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education Independent
Combined · K-12 · 238 students
1103
ICSEA
Dural Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 350 students
1102
ICSEA
New Hope Christian School Independent
Combined · U · 49 students
1071
ICSEA
Warrah Specialist School Independent
Combined · U · 34 students
1065
ICSEA
Galston High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 570 students
1044
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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People in Dural

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (3,903) Female 50.6% (3,998)

Population Density

231
people per km²
7,900 people · 34.1 km²

Households

3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,877
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

China
4.1%
England
4.0%
India
3.0%
South Africa
2.0%
Malaysia
1.6%
Lebanon
1.5%
Sri Lanka
1.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
6.0%
Arabic
3.4%
Cantonese
2.6%
Persian (excluding Dari)
1.4%
Italian
1.4%
Sinhalese
1.3%
Hindi
1.1%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
29.4%
Australian
24.6%
Chinese
11.1%
Irish
9.3%
Scottish
8.1%
Italian
6.4%
Lebanese
5.9%
Indian
4.1%
German
3.2%
Sri Lankan
1.5%
Korean
1.4%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

Catholic
28.1%
No religion
25.9%
Anglican
14.9%
Not stated
4.6%
Buddhism
3.8%
Hinduism
3.5%
Christian (other)
2.9%
Uniting Church
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
57.4% 3,744
Separated
1.6% 102
Divorced
7.1% 466
Widowed
6.5% 427
Never married
27.4% 1,785

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
41.9%
Couple: no children under 15
27.5%
Couple: no children
21.6%
One parent: no children under 15
4.9%
One parent: children under 15
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
17.8%
2 persons
29.0%
3 persons
15.8%
4 persons
21.3%
5 persons
9.5%
6+ persons
6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Dural

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,498 occupied private dwellings in Dural at the 2021 Census, 14.6% were rented, 44.2% owned outright and 36.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
3.2% 81 dwellings
Owned outright
44.2% 1,103 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
36.8% 920 dwellings
Rented
14.6% 364 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.4% 36 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
89.8%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
7.8%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.7%
2 bedrooms
12.2%
3 bedrooms
20.6%
4 bedrooms
40.8%
5 bedrooms
16.1%
6+ bedrooms
8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
9.9%
$300-$449/mo
2.9%
$450-$599/mo
1.5%
$600-$799/mo
2.3%
$800-$999/mo
4.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
9.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
8.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
17.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
15.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.0%
1 vehicle
25.9%
2 vehicles
38.3%
3 vehicles
16.1%
4+ vehicles
16.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Dural

Employment

Employed full-time
36.3% 2,119 people
Employed part-time
20.2% 1,180 people
Unemployed
2.4% 140 people
Not in labour force
41.1% 2,396 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
34.7%
Managers
23.2%
Clerical & Administrative
14.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.0%
Community & Personal Service
6.0%
Sales Workers
5.0%
Labourers
2.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.3%
$1-$149/wk
1.1%
$150-$299/wk
0.9%
$300-$399/wk
0.8%
$400-$499/wk
4.2%
$500-$649/wk
3.3%
$650-$799/wk
4.5%
$800-$999/wk
4.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.5%
$4,000+/wk
29.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
14.0%
$1-$149/wk
4.2%
$150-$299/wk
5.8%
$300-$399/wk
2.5%
$400-$499/wk
2.8%
$500-$649/wk
3.2%
$650-$799/wk
7.0%
$800-$999/wk
7.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.9%
$3,500+/wk
8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
66.0%
Did not go to work
22.0%
Car (passenger)
4.0%
Walked only
3.7%
Truck
1.7%
Train
0.8%
Bus
0.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.6%
Other
0.5%
Bicycle
0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
73.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
19.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.6%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
38.7%
Certificate III/IV
21.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.0%
Postgraduate Degree
14.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.1%
Certificate I/II
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
29.7%
Engineering
13.9%
Society & Culture
11.5%
Health
10.3%
Education
7.5%
Architecture & Building
7.4%
Information Technology
6.2%
Creative Arts
4.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.5%
Agriculture & Environment
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
25.8%
Secondary: Government
21.9%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
13.2%
Secondary: Catholic
8.9%
Vocational Education
8.5%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
8.3%
Pre-school
8.2%
Primary: Catholic
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
90.1%
Has need for assistance
6.6%
Need for assistance not stated
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
498
Asthma
236
Heart disease
210
Arthritis
208
Diabetes
197
Cancer
130
Lung condition
113
Stroke
78
Kidney disease
71
Dementia
61

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.1% 751
Did not provide
87.9% 5,469

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
16.3% 1,020
Not a volunteer
83.7% 5,226

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.0% 3
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 7
Previously served
1.9% 120
Never served
97.9% 6,145

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.5%
1 child
11.3%
2 children
33.6%
3 children
19.0%
4 children
6.2%
5+ children
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
42
1951: 1960
130
1961: 1970
230
1971: 1980
229
1981: 1990
411
1991: 2000
451
2001: 2010
590
2011: 2015
279
2016
52
2017
47
2018
31
2019
44
2020
18
2021
10

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

11.0%
moved in the last year
33.7%
moved in the last 5 years
3.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
58.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
6,785
Moved from NSW
629
Moved: same area (SA2)
130
Moved from overseas
43
Moved from QLD
15
Moved from VIC
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.5%
5: 14 hours
27.3%
15: 29 hours
15.6%
30+ hours
11.4%
Did not do domestic work
25.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
91.0%
Step family: no other children
5.3%
Blended family: no other children
2.2%
Intact family: other children present
1.2%
Other couple: children only
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Dural

The closest suburb to Dural is Westleigh, 3.8 km away.

Westleigh
3.8 km away · income $1,022/wk · rent $705/wk
Cherrybrook
4.1 km away · income $940/wk · rent $695/wk
Glenhaven
4.6 km away · income $950/wk · rent $650/wk
Galston
4.9 km away · income $875/wk · rent $495/wk
Thornleigh
5.5 km away · income $1,025/wk · rent $530/wk
Hornsby
5.6 km away · income $890/wk · rent $440/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Dural

What is the population of Dural NSW?

The population of Dural NSW is 7,900 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 231 people per km². Dural is ranked #897 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Dural?

The median personal income in Dural NSW is $909 per week, or $47,268 per year. The median household income is $2,489 per week. Family income is $2,877 per week. Dural is ranked #2,024 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Dural?

Median rent in Dural NSW is $600 per week ($2,600 per month). Rent represents 24.1% of household income, which is considered affordable. Dural ranks #202 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Dural?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dural NSW is $3,033. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dural?

The median age in Dural NSW is 45 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dural a good suburb to live in?

Dural is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 7,900. The median income is $909/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11331. All dollar figures in AUD.