Moving to Dundas Valley NSW 2117
What the official numbers say about living in Dundas Valley — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $428 a week, against a median household income of $1,835 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Dundas Valley grew 27% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (4,628 → 5,875 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: China, South Korea, Hong Kong; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Korean, Cantonese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Dundas Valley sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 9 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (47% of workers), while 49% work from home.
Nearest train station: Eastwood, 2.5 km east.
Nearest metro station: Epping, 3.3 km north-east.
Nearest light rail stop: Telopea, 1.3 km west.
Nearest bus interchange: Parramatta EA, 3.5 km south-west.
Nearest ferry wharf: Rydalmere Ferry Wharf, 3 km south.
Nearest airport: Bankstown Airport, 15.8 km south.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 17 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 64 schools · 55 cafes & restaurants · 11 supermarkets · 108 parks — see them all on the Dundas Valley profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Yates Avenue Public School 400 m · St Bernadette's Primary School 550 m · Brush Farm Corrective Services Academy 1.1 km · St Patrick's Marist College 1.1 km · Telopea Public School 1.2 km · Carlingford Public School 1.5 km · Ermington West Public School 1.5 km · James Ruse Agricultural High School 1.8 km
Groceries: Grandma's Secret Orchard 1 km · Jusco Supermarket 1.6 km · Woolworths 1.8 km · Coles 1.9 km · Tonyon Supermarket 2.2 km · Meat Favor & Hapigo Supermarket 2.4 km · Sakura Supermarket 2.4 km · Woolworths Ermington 2.4 km
Parks and reserves: Dundas Park 200 m · Sir Thomas Mitchell Reserve 250 m · Iona Creek Reserve 300 m · Allan Cunningham Reserve 450 m · Baralyly Park 500 m · Acacia Park 550 m · Lachlan Macquarie Park 600 m · Eyles Reserve 650 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Dundas Valley, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Noisy Miner · Australian Magpie · Sulphur-crested Cockatoo · Australian Raven · Welcome Swallow.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Dundas Valley, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundas Valley here | 5,875 | — | 9/10 | 66% |
| Telopea | 5,356 | — | 7/10 | 65% |
| Dundas | 4,959 | — | 9/10 | 39% |
| Carlingford | 28,044 | — | 10/10 | 61% |
| Ermington | 12,686 | — | 9/10 | 40% |
| Rydalmere | 7,274 | — | 8/10 | 28% |
| Melrose Park | 2,059 | — | 10/10 | 19% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Parramatta — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Parramatta — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2117 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Dundas Valley profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $428 a week.
The population grew 27% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 4,628 people to 5,875. It sits about 17 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Eastwood station is roughly 2.5 km away. Local government is Parramatta council, and the federal seat is Parramatta.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Dundas Valley vs Telopea · Dundas Valley vs Dundas.
Nearby guides: Telopea · Dundas · Carlingford · Ermington · Rydalmere · Melrose Park.
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