Overall score
Kenthurst
58.4/100
Middle Dural
47.3/100
Kenthurst vs Middle Dural, NSW Suburb Comparison
Kenthurst for retirees and value; Middle Dural for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KenthurstMiddle Dural
Crime rate
Kenthurst
16.5 / 1k
Middle Dural
31.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kenthurst
26
Middle Dural
15
Population
Kenthurst
5,313
Middle Dural
1,040
Metric leadKenthurst 8Middle Dural 13 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesKenthurst
- Best for investmentMiddle Dural
- Best for best valueKenthurst
- Best for best schoolsKenthurst
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 | Kenthurst | Middle Dural |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.4/100 | 47.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.9/100 | 40.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 16.5 / 1k | 31.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | — |
| Public transport stops | 217 | 34 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 26 | 15 |
| Planning activity | 52 | 3 |
| Green cover | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| Population | 5,313 | 1,040 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Kenthurst is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, while Middle Dural is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Kenthurst sits within day-trip reach of the capital, whereas Middle Dural is further out with more breathing room.
On the data, Kenthurst is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options; Middle Dural answers with a calmer planning outlook.
Kenthurst suits families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Middle Dural is the stronger match for retirees.
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.