Dundas

NSW 2117 • Greater Sydney

4,959
Population (2021)
$39,728
Median Income
1.35 km²
Area
$428/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyLeafySuburbanMulticulturalQuiet

About Dundas

Dundas is a residential suburb in western Sydney, located 21 kilometres north-west of the Sydney CBD in the City of Parramatta. With a population of around 4,960, the suburb covers 1.3 km² and is known for its leafy, green character centred around The Ponds Walk along Ponds Subiaco Creek. Dundas sits at an elevation of 30 metres and offers a suburban family atmosphere close to the Parramatta commercial hub.

The suburb is popular with families who appreciate its quiet, tree-lined streets, local parks, and proximity to Parramatta for shopping and employment. Dundas features a mix of post-war homes and newer townhouse developments. Residents have access to local shops on Kissing Point Road and enjoy easy connections to Parramatta, Eastwood, and the wider Sydney rail network via nearby stations.

Dundas falls under postcode 2117 and is governed by Parramatta Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Parramatta electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2117
Urban Area
Parramatta - North-East
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.80°, 151.04°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
1.35 km²
Elevation
30m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Dundas Station
0.5 km
6 min
Telopea Station
1.2 km
15 min
Rydalmere Station
1.5 km
18 min
Parramatta Station
3 km
T1 Western Line, T2 Inner West, T5 Cumberland

Bus Services

  • 513 — Parramatta to Eastwood 15 min
  • 546 — Parramatta to Marsfield 20 min

Commute to Sydney

Distance
21 km
By Train
45 min via Parramatta
By Car (Peak)
45-60 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
30 min

🛣️ Carlingford Line connects to Parramatta for onward services to Sydney CBD; Parramatta Light Rail under development nearby

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Local shops and train station are walkable for some residents; hilly terrain and spread-out layout means many trips require a car

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Dundas, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Station Street, Dundas • SHR #01133

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Dundas by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Dundas Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Dundas" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$428
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,500
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
37 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
4.4%

65 state housing + 7 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,740
Census 2021
4,959
4.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,188
Income 2021
$39,728
23.4% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,541
Born Overseas 2,284

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 558
  • 2. South Korea 299
  • 3. India 118
  • 4. Philippines 112
  • 5. Hong Kong 107
  • 6. England 83
  • 7. New Zealand 80
  • 8. Malaysia 75
  • 9. Taiwan 61
  • 10. Iran 51

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 1,207
English 918
Australian 854
Korean 430
Irish 275
Scottish 251
Italian 231
Filipino 167
Indian 153
Lebanese 152

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,217
Both parents born in Australia
3,109
Both parents born overseas
476
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
49.4%
No Religion
32.1%
Islam
3.5%
Buddhism
3.1%
Hinduism
2.5%
Sikhism
0.4%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
337 (6.8%)
5-14 years
588 (11.9%)
15-19 years
295 (5.9%)
20-24 years
333 (6.7%)
25-34 years
707 (14.3%)
35-44 years
793 (16.0%)
45-54 years
674 (13.6%)
55-64 years
595 (12.0%)
65-74 years
379 (7.6%)
75-84 years
188 (3.8%)
85+ years
74 (1.5%)

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