Dural vs Glenhaven.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,290,000 and $2,700,000. Dural edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Dural (median $2,290,000) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Glenhaven ($2,700,000). Over the past year, Dural (+4.6%) ran 2.0 percentage points ahead of Glenhaven (+2.6%) on house-price growth.
Dural scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Glenhaven (1115) sits above Dural (1099).
For buyers
Dural is the lower entry point at $2,290,000 median, 15% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Dural carries both higher gross yield (1.36% vs 1.16%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Glenhaven edges out on average school ICSEA (1115 vs 1099).
Common questions
Is Dural or Glenhaven cheaper to buy in?
Dural has the lower median house price at $2,290,000, roughly 15% below Glenhaven ($2,700,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Dural or Glenhaven?
Over the past 12 months, Dural grew +4.6% vs +2.6% in Glenhaven, a gap of 2.0 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Dural or Glenhaven have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Glenhaven scores 1115 vs 1099 in Dural. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Dural or Glenhaven?
Dural scores 4/100 on walkability vs 2/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Dural or Glenhaven?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.36% in Dural vs 1.16% in Glenhaven. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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