Dural vs Glenhaven
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.
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Dural and Glenhaven side by side
| Measure | Dural | Glenhaven |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,290,000 | $2,700,000 |
| Median unit | $486,720 | $506,880 |
| House price change, 12 months | +4.6% | +2.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $880/wk | $1125/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 6.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1099 | 1115 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 100 |
| Population | – | 6,619 |
| Median age | – | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1012 mm | 949 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.1°C | 28.7°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
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
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Glenhaven delivers the better gross yield (2.17% vs 2.00%), but Dural has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Glenhaven edges out on average school ICSEA (1115 vs 1099).
Dural vs Glenhaven: 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 2.17% in Glenhaven vs 2.00% in Dural. 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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