Moving to Dundas NSW 2117
What the official numbers say about living in Dundas — 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 $1,962 a week.
About 64% of homes are owner-occupied and 35% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Dundas grew 28% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (3,882 → 4,959 people).
Around 78% of households are families, averaging 2.8 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: China, South Korea, India; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Korean, Cantonese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Dundas sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 9 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (50% of workers), while 47% work from home.
Nearest train station: Parramatta, 3.8 km south-west.
Nearest metro station: Epping, 5 km north-east.
Nearest light rail stop: Dundas, 800 m west.
Nearest bus interchange: Parramatta EA, 1.9 km south-west.
Nearest ferry wharf: Rydalmere Ferry Wharf, 1.7 km south.
Nearest airport: Bankstown Airport, 14.3 km south.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 17 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 69 schools · 44 cafes & restaurants · 8 supermarkets · 89 parks — see them all on the Dundas profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Dundas Public School 550 m · St Patrick's Marist College 600 m · Telopea Public School 650 m · St Mary's Primary School 1 km · Rydalmere Public School 1.3 km · St Bernadette's Primary School 1.5 km · Ermington West Public School 1.6 km · Yates Avenue Public School 1.7 km
Groceries: Grandma's Secret Orchard 850 m · Aldi 1.1 km · Oatlands IGA 1.6 km · Woolworths Ermington 1.8 km · Colours of India Grocery & Unique Accounting 2.5 km · Spar 2.7 km · Woolworths Rosehill 2.8 km · Jusco Supermarket 2.8 km
Parks and reserves: Williams Reserve 300 m · Marri Badoo Reserve 500 m · William Wade Park 500 m · Rock Farm Reserve 550 m · Sturt Park 550 m · Upjohn Park 900 m · Winjoy Reserve 900 m · Fred Robertson Park 950 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Dundas, most often seen first: Noisy Miner · Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian White Ibis · Superb Fairy-wren · Australian Magpie · Australian Raven.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Dundas, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundas here | 4,959 | — | 9/10 | 16% |
| Telopea | 5,356 | — | 7/10 | 24% |
| Rydalmere | 7,274 | — | 8/10 | 17% |
| Dundas Valley | 5,875 | — | 9/10 | 21% |
| Oatlands | 5,833 | — | 10/10 | 19% |
| Ermington | 12,686 | — | 9/10 | 14% |
| Carlingford | 28,044 | — | 10/10 | 20% |
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 profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $428 a week, and about 35% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 28% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 3,882 people to 4,959. It sits about 17 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Parramatta station is roughly 3.8 km away. Local government is Parramatta council, and the federal seat is Parramatta.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Dundas vs Telopea · Dundas vs Rydalmere.
Nearby guides: Telopea · Rydalmere · Dundas Valley · Oatlands · Ermington · Carlingford.
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