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Middle Dural NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Middle Dural, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Middle Dural NSW is 1,040 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Middle Dural is $990 per week ($51,480 per year). Median rent in Middle Dural is $650 per week ($2,817 per month). Middle Dural has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Middle Dural has a population density of 135.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Middle Dural is England. The most common religion is Catholic (38% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Middle Dural is $3,588.

There were 9 recorded offences in Middle Dural in 2025-26, a rate of 9 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (4 offences).

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Middle Dural Population

residents (Census 2021)

Middle Dural Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$990/wk

$51,480 per year

#1277 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$650/wk

$2,817 per month

#121 of 14,663

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$3,588/mo

Avg household size: 3.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Middle Dural Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.0% (529) Female 49.0% (509)

Population Density

135.8

people per km²

1,040 people · 7.7 km²

Households

3.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$3,066

Family income/wk

Middle Dural Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Middle Dural Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

64.5% 162 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

35.5% 89 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Middle Dural Country of Birth

Australia

86.2%

England

4.5%

China

2.2%

India

2.2%

Germany

1.5%

Croatia

0.9%

Bangladesh

0.6%

Canada

0.6%

Greece

0.6%

Iran

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Middle Dural Religion

Catholic

38.0%

No Religion

31.9%

Anglican

15.5%

Not stated

3.4%

Christian (other)

3.3%

Eastern Orthodox

3.1%

Uniting Church

2.4%

Pentecostal

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Middle Dural Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

69.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Middle Dural Languages Spoken at Home

Arabic

19.8%

Italian

18.5%

Mandarin

17.3%

Cantonese

9.9%

IAL Punjabi

9.9%

Greek

8.6%

Persian ED

8.6%

Bengali

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Middle Dural Employment

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Employed full-time

34.5% 273 people

⏰

Employed part-time

24.8% 196 people

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Unemployed

2.1% 17 people

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Not in labour force

38.6% 305 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Middle Dural Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

33.8%

Certificate III/IV

30.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.8%

Postgraduate Degree

9.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.1%

Certificate I/II

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Middle Dural Occupation

Professionals

30.1%

Managers

23.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.5%

Clerical & Administrative

13.9%

Community & Personal Service

7.1%

Sales Workers

5.5%

Labourers

3.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Middle Dural Field of Study

Management & Commerce

28.7%

Engineering

14.0%

Society & Culture

11.8%

Architecture & Building

11.8%

Education

9.1%

Health

8.5%

Creative Arts

6.3%

Information Technology

3.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.6%

Agriculture & Environment

1.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Middle Dural Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Middle Dural Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

4.1%

$400-$499/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

2.2%

$800-$999/wk

4.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

1.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.2%

$4,000+/wk

41.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Middle Dural Marital Status

💍

Married

56.5% 480

↔️

Separated

2.0% 17

📋

Divorced

5.9% 50

🕊️

Widowed

4.7% 40

👤

Never married

30.9% 263

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Middle Dural Ancestry

English

25.8%

Australian

24.7%

Italian

9.9%

Scottish

8.3%

Other

7.9%

Irish

7.7%

Lebanese

4.6%

Chinese

3.4%

German

2.6%

Dutch

1.9%

Greek

1.7%

Croatian

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Middle Dural School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

22.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

16.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

13.4%

Primary — Catholic

11.5%

Secondary — Government

11.0%

Secondary — Catholic

9.6%

Vocational Education

9.1%

Pre-school

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Middle Dural Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.5% 70

✅

No need for assistance

96.5% 1,957

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Middle Dural Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

17.3% 144

—

Not a volunteer

82.7% 687

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Middle Dural Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

21.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

7.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

21.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

15.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

34.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Middle Dural How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

66.2%

Did not go to work

20.1%

Car (passenger)

4.8%

Walked only

4.1%

Truck

1.9%

Other

1.9%

Bus

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Middle Dural Car Ownership

1 vehicle

11.8%

2 vehicles

30.4%

3 vehicles

23.0%

4+ vehicles

34.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Middle Dural Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.8%

2 bedrooms

2.5%

3 bedrooms

13.0%

4 bedrooms

37.0%

5 bedrooms

27.1%

6+ bedrooms

18.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Middle Dural Population Mobility

11.1%

moved in the last year

31.2%

moved in the last 5 years

3.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

61.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Middle Dural Indigenous Population

1.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

2,012

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Middle Dural Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Middle Dural Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.7%

$1-$149/wk

4.0%

$150-$299/wk

6.5%

$300-$399/wk

3.3%

$400-$499/wk

2.9%

$500-$649/wk

2.2%

$650-$799/wk

7.2%

$800-$999/wk

6.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.0%

$3,500+/wk

10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Middle Dural Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.5%

Couple — no children under 15

27.8%

Couple — no children

22.9%

One parent — no children under 15

5.0%

One parent — children under 15

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Middle Dural Military Service

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Previously served

2.5% 21

👤

Never served

97.5% 812

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Middle Dural Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.6% 112

—

Did not provide

86.4% 711

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Middle Dural Children Ever Born

No children

27.5%

1 child

8.5%

2 children

33.9%

3 children

18.8%

4 children

9.8%

5+ children

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Middle Dural When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Middle Dural Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.9%

5–14 hours

29.4%

15–29 hours

15.6%

30+ hours

14.7%

Did not do domestic work

20.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Middle Dural Household Size

1 person

11.0%

2 persons

28.3%

3 persons

16.9%

4 persons

19.3%

5 persons

11.7%

6+ persons

12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Middle Dural Where Residents Moved From

Same address

901

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Middle Dural Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

92.1%

Step family — no other children

3.3%

Intact family — other children present

2.6%

Blended family — no other children

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Middle Dural Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 9 total

Other Against Property

Assault

Other Against Person

Theft

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Middle Dural Schools

schools nearby

government

1024

avg ICSEA score

218

total students

Kenthurst Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 187 students

1040

ICSEA

Middle Dural Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 31 students

1007

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Middle Dural Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $3,067/wk

Median Rent $650/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Middle Dural

Your weekly income

≈ $13,290/month

Median rent $650/wk

Left after rent $2,417/wk

Rent share 21.2%

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Middle Dural vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Tyalgum

Pop: 521 Income: $591/wk Rent: $390/wk

Waterfall

Pop: 522 Income: $828/wk Rent: $515/wk

Green Point (Mid-Coast - NSW)

Pop: 522 Income: $607/wk Rent: $400/wk

Whitton

Pop: 523 Income: $696/wk Rent: $200/wk

Brownsville

Pop: 524 Income: $685/wk Rent: $320/wk

Spring Hill (Orange - NSW)

Pop: 526 Income: $900/wk Rent: $348/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Middle Dural

What is the population of Middle Dural NSW?

The population of Middle Dural NSW is 1,040 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 135.8 people per km².Middle Dural is ranked #3,917 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Middle Dural?

The median personal income in Middle Dural NSW is $990 per week, or $51,480 per year.The median household income is $3,067 per week.Family income is $3,066 per week.Middle Dural is ranked #1,277 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Middle Dural?

Median rent in Middle Dural NSW is $650 per week ($2,817 per month).Rent represents 21.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Middle Dural ranks #121 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Middle Dural?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Middle Dural NSW is $3,588. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Middle Dural?

The median age in Middle Dural NSW is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Middle Dural a good suburb to live in?

Middle Dural is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,040.The median income is $990/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12614. All dollar figures in AUD.