Overall score
Glenorie
49.4/100
Middle Dural
47.3/100
Glenorie vs Middle Dural, NSW Suburb Comparison
Glenorie for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GlenorieMiddle Dural
Crime rate
Glenorie
25.3 / 1k
Middle Dural
31.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glenorie
1
Middle Dural
15
Population
Glenorie
3,792
Middle Dural
1,040
Metric leadGlenorie 7Middle Dural 23 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Glenorie | Middle Dural |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.4/100 | 47.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.3/100 | 40.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 25.3 / 1k | 31.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | — |
| Public transport stops | 93 | 34 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 15 |
| Planning activity | 35 | 3 |
| Green cover | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Population | 3,792 | 1,040 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Glenorie reads as a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace; Middle Dural is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Glenorie sits among greener hillside streets, while Middle Dural keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Glenorie tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, while Middle Dural stands out for nearby cafés and amenities, plus a calmer planning outlook.
Investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Glenorie the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Middle Dural.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.