NSW · Parramatta Council
Dundas, 2117
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Dundas is a well-connected mid-sized suburb in Parramatta with everyday amenities close at hand. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.
Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with family life visible on every street. Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker growth momentum and local dining and lifestyle amenities against similar metro suburbs, even with housing affordability and parks and green space holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 4,959
- Median age
- 37
- Median household income / week
- $1,962
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 101 of 1,729
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,500
- Employment rate
- 55.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 99 / 676 / 101
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $630
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $820
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $750
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 131
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 196
- Against the person
- 48
- Against property
- 106
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 39.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 103 residents
- State safety percentile
- 14.7th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.8%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault59
- Fraud105
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment74
- Malicious Damage To Property79
- Steal From Motor Vehicle84
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,079.5
- Dundas Public SchoolPrimary
- St Patrick's Marist CollegeSecondary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
44 public transport stops in this suburb
- Dundas Public School, Kissing Point Rd
- Kissing Point Rd Before Kirby St
- Kissing Point Rd Before Rippon Av
- Kissing Point Rd Opp Bells Rd
- St Patrick's Marist College, Kirby St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
92 planning-related records
2026· 3 proposals
April 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Landscaping structures; Supporting Development27 STATION STREET DUNDAS 2117Determined
February 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Landscaping structures; Residential Accommodation18 BARONBALI STREET DUNDAS 2117Determined
January 2026
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation26 JENKINS STREET DUNDAS 2117Determined
2025· 4 proposals
August 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure265 KISSING POINT ROAD DUNDAS 2117Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care331 -333 Kissing Point Road, DundasDetermined
June 2025
- Subdivision24 DORAHY STREET DUNDAS 2117Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure186 KISSING POINT ROAD DUNDAS 2117Determined
2024· 14 proposals
December 2024
- Subdivision24 DORAHY STREET DUNDAS 2117Determined
November 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care247 KISSING POINT ROAD DUNDAS 2117Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure7 ALBEMARLE STREET DUNDAS 2117Determined
October 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia21 DORA CRESCENT DUNDAS 2117Determined
September 2024
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation25 KISSING POINT ROAD DUNDAS 2117Determined
August 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Carport40 BARONBALI STREET DUNDAS 2117Determined
July 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure265 KISSING POINT ROAD DUNDAS 2117Determined
- Registered club; Hours of operation and trading9-15 ELDER ROAD DUNDAS 2117Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming poolU 1 12 KARIWARA STREET DUNDAS 2117Determined
June 2024
- Subdivision24 DORAHY STREET DUNDAS 2117Determined
March 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Veterinary hospital12 STATION STREET DUNDAS 2117Determined
February 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached)34 BARONBALI STREET DUNDAS 2117Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)26 JENKINS STREET DUNDAS 2117Determined
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)166 KIRBY STREET DUNDAS 2117Determined
2023· 12 proposals
December 2023
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)6 LEAMINGTON ROAD DUNDAS 2117Determined
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure40 RIPPON AVENUE DUNDAS 2117Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)4 HOLLAND PLACE DUNDAS 2117Determined
October 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)34 WASSELL STREET DUNDAS 2117Determined
August 2023
- Dwelling3 WEEROONA PLACE DUNDAS 2117Determined
- Alterations and additions to commercial development199 KISSING POINT ROAD DUNDAS 2117Determined
July 2023
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision of land31 BARONBALI STREET DUNDAS 2117Determined
May 2023
- Dwelling; Demolition10 RIPPON AVENUE DUNDAS 2117Determined
March 2023
- Dwelling; Subdivision of land29 BARONBALI STREET DUNDAS 2117Determined
January 2023
- Centre based childcare25 STATION STREET DUNDAS 2117Determined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Demolition; Residential flat building7 ST ANDREWS STREET DUNDAS 2117Determined
- Centre based childcare245 KISSING POINT ROAD DUNDAS 2117Determined
2022· 7 proposals
December 2022
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing7 Albemarle Street, DundasDetermined
November 2022
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision of land6 BARONBALI STREET DUNDAS 2117Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development232 SPURWAY STREET DUNDAS 2117Determined
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision of land180 KIRBY STREET DUNDAS 2117Deferred Commencement
October 2022
- Alterations and additions to commercial development199 KISSING POINT ROAD DUNDAS 2117Determined
- Dual occupancy; Pools / decks / fencing; Demolition; Subdivision of land4 HOLLAND PLACE DUNDAS 2117Determined
- Multi-dwelling housing; Stratum / community title subdivision; Garages, carports and car parking spaces146 KISSING POINT ROAD DUNDAS 2117Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
51 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Liquor StaxAlcohol
- ATM
- Becca's BakeryBakery
14 Station Street
- Bench (4)
- Bicycle Parking (4)
- Bus stop
- Dundas Public School, Kissing Point RdBus stop
- Dundas Uniting Church, Park RdBus stop
- Fred Robertson Park, Kissing Point RdBus stop
- Kissing Point Rd at Dorahy StBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
4 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Anna Maria King ParkPark
- Fred Robertson ParkPark
- Jenkins ReservePark
- Williams ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Dundas Railway Station groupStation Street, DundasSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 10
- Parks (OSM)
- 7
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 54.5/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 22% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1429th in Australia
- State rank
- 461st in NSW
- Peer rank
- #131 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #320 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
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- Becca's Bakeryamenities14 Station Streetbakery
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Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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