Area Hotlist — Dural - Wisemans Ferry NSW

20 lifestyle anchors proven to sell property across the Dural - Wisemans Ferry area

Area Hotlist — Dural – Wisemans Ferry

1

Hawkesbury River

556 votes

House-boats, riverside pubs and sandstone escarpments give the Hawkesbury an endless-holiday feel. Weekends mean water-skiing at sunrise, fishing off secluded sandbars and long lunches at colonial inns like Wisemans. Living nearby delivers serene outlooks, fresh prawns from the trawler and a back road to Sydney’s beaches via the M1.

2

Hills Grammar

386 votes

Set on 20 hectares of bushland in Kenthurst, Hills Grammar blends academic rigour with first-class music and sports facilities. Express buses from Cherrybrook Metro keep commute times short, while strong HSC results place nearby acreage homes firmly on the radar of families wanting green space plus top schooling.

3

Wisemans Ferry

204 votes

This historic river village centres on the free cable ferry that has linked Sydney’s north-west to the Hunter since 1829. Kayak hire, heritage pubs and riverside camping draw day-trippers, while locals enjoy farmers’ markets, bushwalking in Dharug National Park and an enviable waterside lifestyle minus suburban crowds.

4

Oakhill College

195 votes

Oakhill’s Castle Hill campus hosts 2 000 students, elite rugby union and a professional-grade performing-arts centre. Boarding-style co-curricular hours make it a magnet for ambitious families, sustaining strong demand for rentals from Dural to Cherrybrook and supporting a thriving after-school café scene along Old Northern Road.

5

Rouse Hill Town Centre

180 votes

An open-air main street lined with majors, boutiques, cinemas and a buzzing dining precinct, plus the Metro to Chatswood in 35 minutes. Twilight markets, splash-pads and live music turn shopping into socialising, giving Hills residents city-scale retail without the Parramatta traffic or parking stress.

6

Pacific Hills Christian School

132 votes

Across sprawling bush grounds in Dural, Pacific Hills mixes robotics labs, equestrian programs and mission trips. A supportive parent network and strong PATHS bus links mean steady enrolments, reinforcing property prices in surrounding semi-rural streets prized for space, birdlife and café-orchard weekends.

7

Dural Public School

106 votes

Founded in 1867, this village primary now pairs heritage classrooms with modern STEM pods and lush play lawns. Weekend produce stalls spill from the carpark, while nearby pony clubs and nurseries give kids a country upbringing just 40 kilometres from the CBD.

8

Norwest Business Park

99 votes

Lakeside corporate HQs house tech, medical and finance giants, delivering 30 000 high-salary jobs minutes from Dural’s acreage belts. Waterfront eateries, childcare centres and two Metro stations replace city commutes with lunchtime paddles and after-work Pilates—an amenity boost that underpins strong local rental and resale demand.

9

Northholm Grammar School

98 votes

Arcadia bushland surrounds Northholm’s equine paddocks, orchards and outdoor-ed ropes courses, creating a “school in a national park” vibe. Project-based learning, boutique class sizes and strong music ensembles entice families chasing holistic education and fresh air, lifting buyer interest along Galston Road.

10

Glenhaven Public School

93 votes

Consistently high NAPLAN scores, vibrant P&C events and leafy grounds keep this P-6 campus oversubscribed. Morning drop-offs flow smoothly via quiet cul-de-sacs, while adjacent playing fields host weekend soccer that cements Glenhaven’s friendly, family-centric reputation.

11

Samuel Gilbert Public School

89 votes

Castle Hill’s top-ranked primary marries innovative learning hubs with sustainability gardens and an award-winning band program. Homes inside the catchment often trade off-market, reflecting parents’ willingness to pay a premium for walk-to-school convenience and access to Fagan Park’s sprawling playgrounds.

12

Redfield College

88 votes

Boys in navy blazers share 10 hectares of bushland sports ovals, ropes courses and chapel at this Pared-Foundation K-12. A character-building focus and extensive bus network attract families from Hornsby to Penrith, underpinning steady demand for acreage rentals around Dural and Glenorie.

13

Arndell College

87 votes

Equestrian arenas, agriculture plots and rugby pitches sprawl across 26 hectares at this Anglican K-12 in Oakville. Farm-to-fork projects and Duke of Edinburgh treks complement HSC success, drawing Hawkesbury tree-changers who value paddock space plus a strong academic pathway.

14

Round Corner Shopping Centre

81 votes

A butcher that knows your name, award-winning patisserie, IGA and hardware store—Round Corner nails daily convenience without big-box hassle. Easy parking and shady verandas turn Saturday errands into coffee catch-ups, anchoring community life for Dural’s semi-rural acreage belt.

15

Macdonald River

77 votes

Twin to the Hawkesbury, the tranquil Macdonald winds past sandstone escarpments, historic St Albans Inn and fertile farms. Kayakers chase platypus at dawn, while cyclists tackle the Settlers Road loop, reinforcing the region’s adventure credentials and the appeal of weekenders on acreage lots.

16

Galston High School

72 votes

Strong agriculture, equine and music academies mirror the district’s semi-rural character. Annual country fairs, cattle-show teams and stellar band tours weave tight community spirit, driving steady buyer interest in Galston’s leafy cul-de-sacs and heritage cottages.

17

Castle Hill High School

67 votes

One of NSW’s largest comprehensives combines selective streams, Arts Unit partnerships and champion volleyball squads. Proximity to Castle Towers and the Metro means students can move seamlessly from class to part-time jobs or city internships, enhancing the suburb’s teen-friendly livability.

18

Kenthurst Public School

62 votes

Pony club neighbours, orchard excursions and an annual Country Fair typify this village primary’s hands-on ethos. Small class sizes and leafy playgrounds attract families seeking a slower pace, yet express buses still reach the CBD in under an hour.

19

Windsor Train Station

61 votes

Heritage brickwork meets modern Opal barriers at this T1 hub, offering direct links to Parramatta and Central every 30 minutes. Commuters swap Hawkesbury river views for city desks without traffic headaches, sustaining tenant demand for homes within a quick bike ride of the platforms.

20

Marian College

60 votes

Set on 20 semi-rural acres in Kenthurst, Marian Catholic College nurtures Years 7–12 with spacious studios, trade workshops and spirited netball teams. Strong pastoral care and direct Hillsbus routes broaden its catchment, keeping local cafés busy at car-line time and boosting property appeal for nearby acreage estates.