Galston at a glance
Walk score
46
Car dependent
Population
3,195
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Galston.
The postcode for Galston is 2159 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Galston (2159) sits in the Hornsby region of NSW.
Galston has roughly 3,195 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Galston scores 46/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 7 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Galston's population at 3,195, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,195
Median age
46
Family households
77%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$480/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$495/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
3,195
Median age: 46
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Safety
Crime and safety.
68
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
46
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Galston.
Local schools for Galston
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Government School Catchment
Galston Public School
Galston High School
Middle Dural Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Galston.
- What is the Galston postcode?
- Galston is in the 2159 postcode, in NSW, in the Hornsby Shire Council region.
- Where is Galston?
- Galston is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2159. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Hornsby Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Galston?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $480, for units it's $495.
- What schools are in Galston?
- There are 20 schools serving Galston on this page, including Galston Public School, Galston High School, Middle Dural Public School.
- How walkable is Galston?
- Galston has a Walk Score of 46 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Galston?
- Galston is close to Middle Dural, Arcadia, Dural, Dural Dc, Kenthurst.
- What is the population of Galston?
- The population of Galston is approximately 3,195 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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