Sit back and slow down in Dural

There are certain suburbs that pretend to be something they're not, but Dural is certainly not one of them. Near enough to Sydney's CBD to not be totally in the country, Dural is a pleasant semi-rural suburb.

Completely serviced by the amenities and modern conveniences of the shire of Hornsby, this suburb embraces its wide open spaces and rural aesthetic, as well as many bush walks and outdoor facilities. A substantial network of walking tracks cover the shire, with a few loops having access in Dural.

The many parks and reserves will allow for hours of entertainment rough-and-tumbling with the kids or the dog. For those who see outdoor pursuits as a slightly more civilised affair, the Dural Golf Driving Range or one of the several nearby tennis courts will serve admirably.

There is very little real estate in Sydney that could compare to the lifestyle on offer in the picturesque parklands of Dural.

Real estate in Dural

Dural is a desirable location with homes situated on blocks of anything from 650 square metres to 50 hectares. The median house price over the last 12 months according to RP Data has been around the $982,000 mark, while units have been fetching around $577,500.

Data from realestateview.com.au shows that almost 80 per cent of the local real estate is comprised of standalone houses. RP Data figures reveal that over 80 per cent of homes in the area are owner occupied. This is comprised of those who own their home outright, at 43 per cent and those who have purchased their own home and are paying off a mortgage, at 40 per cent.

RP Data's Pain and Gain report from October this year shows that 97.2 per cent of homes sold in Hornsby Shire for the June 2014 quarter sold at a profit. These houses were held for an average of 11.2 years, and made a median profit of $316,000. The percentage of properties sold that have made over 50 per cent profit is 22.4 per cent, while a whopping 28.8 per cent of sellers made 100 per cent or more on the sale of their home.

These figures show that families in the area are established, long term residents, and enjoy a decent level of capital gain to reflect the desirability of the area.

Houses for sale in Dural

When it comes to buying into this exclusive neighbourhood, it helps to have someone on the inside track. The friendly team at Ray White Dural will be happy to show you around some of the most desirable hones in the suburb.

Selling principal Sandy Ward has been selling property with Ray White Dural for 25 years, so when it comes to knowing the turf - you're onto a winner if you're working with Sandy and her team.