NSW2158The Hills

DURAL

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

52

Liveability score

59

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Real

$2,197,500

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

Real

2.1%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

-36.8%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

2.0%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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DURAL shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$900/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+3.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-17.3

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.69%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+0.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

57 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.1%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020
$1.56m
2021
$2.1m
2022
$1.95m
2023
$1.81m
2024
$2.48m
2025
$3.48m
2026
$2.2m

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

DURAL is a metropolitan NSW suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro NSW suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 2.1% with stable tenant demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,548/wk

$97k taxable p.a.

Renters

14.1%

81.5% owner-occupier

Median age

45.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.4%

Population growth

+3.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

26.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

49%

36% apartments

Degree qualified

45.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

22.0%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

470 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

8.8%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

25.3 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

29 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

72.4%

Strong demand

Walkability

5 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

24.5 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

2,016/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 2158

🏫2 Primary📚3 Combined2 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Dural Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1102(85%)
350 students19:1 student–teacher49% girls41% top SEA quarter

Middle Dural Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1007(50%)
31 students11:1 student–teacher45% girls9% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (3)

Redfield College

Independent · Yrs 2-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1140(93%)
530 students12:1 student–teacher0% girls57% top SEA quarter

Pacific Hills Christian School

Independent · Yrs K-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1118(89%)
1,475 students12:1 student–teacher48% girls47% top SEA quarter

Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education

Independent · Yrs K-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1103(85%)
238 students10:1 student–teacher52% girls43% top SEA quarter

Special (2)

New Hope Christian School

Independent · Yrs U · Major Cities

ICSEA 1071(76%)
49 students6:1 student–teacher24% girls24% top SEA quarter

Warrah Specialist School

Independent · Yrs U · Major Cities

ICSEA 1065(74%)
34 students6:1 student–teacher35% girls26% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate
76/ 100

2.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Above average
1087ICSEA · national avg 1000

7 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
28/ 100
🚆 3 train🚃 3 tram🚌 37 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

34

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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