Dural vs Galston, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Dural | Galston |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.0/100 | 52.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.5/100 | 37.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 30.3 / 1k | 16.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 183 | 67 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 79 | 9 |
| Planning activity | 28 | 15 |
| Population | 7,900 | 3,195 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Dural (Hornsby - NSW) and Galston offer different strengths across official suburb data. Dural (Hornsby - NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Dural (Hornsby - NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Dural (Hornsby - NSW); Crime rate favours Galston. Quick verdicts: Investment → Dural (Hornsby - NSW), Best value → Dural (Hornsby - NSW), Best schools → Dural (Hornsby - NSW).