Kenthurst vs Middle Dural
Kenthurst (median $3,062,500) is roughly 26% cheaper to buy into than Middle Dural ($4,164,000).
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Kenthurst and Middle Dural side by side
| Measure | Kenthurst | Middle Dural |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $3,062,500 | $4,164,000 |
| Median unit | $506,880 | $486,720 |
| House price change, 12 months | -0.4% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1125/wk | $880/wk |
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1090 | 1082 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 5,313 | 1,040 |
| Median age | 44 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 894 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 Kenthurst (1090) sits above Middle Dural (1082).
- For buyers
- Kenthurst is the lower entry point at $3,062,500 median, 26% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Kenthurst offers the higher gross rental yield (1.91% vs 1.10%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Kenthurst edges out on average school ICSEA (1090 vs 1082).
Kenthurst vs Middle Dural: common questions
Is Kenthurst or Middle Dural cheaper to buy in?
Kenthurst has the lower median house price at $3,062,500, roughly 26% below Middle Dural ($4,164,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Kenthurst or Middle Dural have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kenthurst scores 1090 vs 1082 in Middle 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Kenthurst or Middle Dural?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.91% in Kenthurst 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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