Glenorie vs Middle Dural
Glenorie (median $2,216,000) is roughly 47% cheaper to buy into than Middle Dural ($4,164,000).
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Glenorie and Middle Dural side by side
| Measure | Glenorie | Middle Dural |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,216,000 | $4,164,000 |
| Median unit | $475,200 | $486,720 |
| House price change, 12 months | -10.5% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $665/wk | $880/wk |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 16 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1071 | 1082 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 3,792 | 1,040 |
| Median age | 42 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 878 mm | 894 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.8°C | 28.8°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Middle Dural (1082) sits above Glenorie (1071).
- For buyers
- Glenorie is the lower entry point at $2,216,000 median, 47% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Glenorie offers the higher gross rental yield (1.56% vs 1.10%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Middle Dural edges out on average school ICSEA (1082 vs 1071).
Glenorie vs Middle Dural: common questions
Is Glenorie or Middle Dural cheaper to buy in?
Glenorie has the lower median house price at $2,216,000, roughly 47% below Middle Dural ($4,164,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Glenorie or Middle Dural have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Middle Dural scores 1082 vs 1071 in Glenorie. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Glenorie or Middle Dural?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.56% in Glenorie vs 1.10% in Middle 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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