Moving to Galston NSW 2159
What the official numbers say about living in Galston — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $495 a week, against a median household income of $2,295 a week.
About 81% of homes are owner-occupied and 12% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Galston grew 7% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (2,998 → 3,195 people).
Around 77% of households are families, averaging 2.8 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, South Africa, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Italian, Arabic, Mandarin.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Galston sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (53% of workers), while 44% work from home.
Nearest train station: Mount Colah, 6.3 km south-east.
Nearest bus interchange: Hillsbus Dural Depot, 5.5 km south.
Nearest airport: RAAF Base Richmond, 25 km west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 28 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 8 schools · 6 cafes & restaurants · 2 supermarkets · 3 parks — see them all on the Galston profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Galston Public School 600 m · Galston High School 1.5 km · Middle Dural Public School 2.7 km · Arcadia Public School 3 km · Dural Public School 4.6 km · Kenthurst Public School 4.7 km · Redfield College 4.7 km · Hornsby Heights Public School 4.9 km
Groceries: ALDI 550 m · IGA 600 m
Parks and reserves: Fagan Park 1.2 km · Hayes Park 1.4 km · Galston Recreation Reserve 1.7 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Galston, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Laughing Kookaburra · Noisy Miner · Sulphur-crested Cockatoo · Magpie-lark · Australian Magpie.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Galston, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galston here | 3,195 | — | 10/10 | 62% |
| Arcadia | 1,475 | — | 10/10 | 65% |
| Hornsby Heights | 6,354 | — | 10/10 | 73% |
| Dural | 7,900 | — | 10/10 | 59% |
| Mount Colah | 7,816 | — | 10/10 | 70% |
| Westleigh | 4,501 | — | 10/10 | 58% |
| Asquith | 6,160 | — | 10/10 | 46% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Hornsby — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Berowra — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2159 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Galston profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $495 a week, and about 12% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 7% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 2,998 people to 3,195. It sits about 28 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Mount Colah station is roughly 6.3 km away. Local government is Hornsby council, and the federal seat is Berowra.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Galston vs Arcadia · Galston vs Hornsby Heights.
Nearby guides: Arcadia · Hornsby Heights · Dural · Mount Colah · Westleigh · Asquith.
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