DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2158
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Dural 2158 suburb insights
Thinking about buying your first home in Dural (2158)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Dural is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Dural a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Dural (2158) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Sale prices use the most recent 12-month window published by NSW Valuer General; expect 6–12 months of lag. See per-card sources for exact windows.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Dural suits established families or upsizers who want large-lot acreage living on Sydney's north-western fringe and can comfortably absorb a $2,300,000 house price without first home buyer assistance, which is unavailable here. The 81% owner-occupancy rate and median household income of $2,489 per week signal a settled, high-income community. With an ICSEA of 1055 across local primary schools, younger children are reasonably served, though you will need to plan secondary schooling elsewhere.
Who would not love it
A walkability score in the 3rd percentile across Sydney is not a minor inconvenience. There are no supermarkets and no medical services within 1.6 kilometres, and one cafe. If you do not drive or prefer to age in place without car dependence, this suburb will frustrate you quickly. The bushfire-prone land figure of 79.8% is a genuine hazard, not a footnote. Units have also lost 3.5% in value over the past year on thin sales volume, so that market carries real uncertainty.
What to verify before you bid
- Confirm the specific bushfire attack level (BAL) rating for any property you inspect, as 79.8% of the postcode is bushfire-prone land. Building insurance premiums and construction standards vary significantly by BAL rating. - Check which secondary school zone the address falls into and the travel time involved, given there are no secondary schools in the postcode. - Review the Section 10.7 planning certificate for flood or biodiversity overlays, as large-lot rural-residential land in this area frequently carries additional development restrictions.
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Frequently asked questions
- What suburb is postcode 2158?
- Dural is the primary suburb with postcode 2158 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Dural is the main locality.
- Which local government area is Dural in?
- Dural (2158) is located in the Hills Shire local government area in New South Wales.
- What data does Stickybeak show for Dural?
- Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Dural (2158) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
- Is Dural flood prone?
- Flood risk varies street by street in Dural. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
- What are the best schools near Dural?
- The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Dural (2158), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
- Is Dural (2158) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
- The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Dural (2158). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
- How is Dural changing?
- The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Dural (2158) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
Explore Dural in depth
Dig deeper into specific topics for Dural 2158: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Hills Shire suburb index to compare nearby options.