What is the true cost of buying an apartment in Dural?

The median apartment in Dural is $750,000. Including stamp duty ($28,280), strata, council rates, insurance, and mortgage repayments, the true first-year cost is approximately $58,004, or $4,834/month.

What does it really cost to buy a house in Dural?

The median house in Dural is $1,850,000. True first-year cost including stamp duty ($84,160), rates, insurance, maintenance, and mortgage repayments is approximately $126,610.

What is the vacancy rate in Dural?

Dural currently has a vacancy rate of 1.8%. Properties average 45 days on market.

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True Cost of Buying in Dural

2158 NSW · 36km to CBD

Rising

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Market Intelligence

Dural is a prestigious semi-rural suburb in Sydney's Hills District, known for its acreage properties, equestrian lifestyle, and family-oriented community. Located approximately 36km northwest of Sydney CBD, Dural offers a unique blend of rural tranquility and urban accessibility. The suburb is characterized by large residential blocks, many exceeding 1000sqm, with numerous horse properties and hobby farms. Dural attracts affluent families seeking space, privacy, and a country lifestyle while maintaining reasonable access to Sydney's employment centers. The area features excellent educational facilities including highly-rated public and private schools, with Dural Public School and nearby Cherrybrook Technology High School being particularly sought after. The suburb's demographics skew toward middle-aged families with above-average household incomes, creating a stable, established community. Property values have shown consistent growth over recent years, supported by limited housing supply and strong demand from families. While transport connectivity relies heavily on private vehicles due to the absence of direct rail links, residents benefit from quality infrastructure including NBN connectivity and proximity to major arterial roads. The lifestyle appeal centers around outdoor activities, equestrian pursuits, and family recreation, with the Dural Country Club providing social and sporting facilities.

Premium semi-rural lifestyle with large land parcels and horse propertiesExcellent educational facilities including top-rated public and private schoolsStrong family-oriented community with above-average household incomesConsistent property value growth with limited housing supplyQuality infrastructure including NBN and established utilities

Market Snapshot

Median House

$1.9M

+8.5% 1yr

Median Apartment

$750K

+6.2% 1yr

Median Townhouse

—

Vacancy Rate

1.8%

45 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

4.2%

Yield (House)

2.8%

Auction Clearance

72%

Population

6,800

True Cost Breakdown

Based on median prices · 20% deposit · 6.5% interest · 30-year term · Owner-occupier

Apartment

$4,834/mo

Purchase Price

$750,000

Stamp Duty

$28,280

1st Year Total

$58,004

House

$10,551/mo

Purchase Price

$1,850,000

Stamp Duty

$84,160

1st Year Total

$126,610

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