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Dundas

NSW 2117 • Greater Sydney

4,959
Population (2021)
$39,728
Median Income
1.35 km²
Area
30m
Elevation
Family-FriendlyMulticulturalLight Rail AccessVillage FeelLeafy

About Dundas

Dundas is a leafy residential suburb located 21 kilometres northwest of the Sydney CBD, nestled within the City of Parramatta. With a population of just under 5,000, this compact 1.3 square kilometre suburb maintains a village atmosphere while being part of greater Sydney. The community is culturally diverse, with significant Chinese and Korean populations alongside Australian-born residents, creating a rich multicultural character.

Life in Dundas centres around The Ponds Walk, a scenic pathway following historic Ponds Creek that gives the area its green, natural feel. The suburb offers a tight-knit community atmosphere with local schools including Dundas Public School and St Patrick's Marist College. Residents enjoy excellent connectivity via the Parramatta Light Rail at Dundas Station, plus easy access to Parramatta CBD and Eastwood shopping. The area attracts families and professionals seeking a quieter pocket close to urban amenities.

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

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2117
Urban Area
Parramatta - North-East
LGA
Parramatta
Federal Electorate
Parramatta
State Electorate
Parramatta
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
0.3 km
4 mins
Telopea
1.2 km
15 mins
Rydalmere
1.5 km
18 mins
Carlingford
2 km
25 mins

Bus Services

  • 545 — Parramatta to Macquarie Park 20 mins to Parramatta
  • 521 — Parramatta to Eastwood 15 mins to Eastwood

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
21 km
By Train
45-50 mins (Light Rail to Parramatta, then train)
By Bus
50-60 mins
By Car (Peak)
45-60 mins
By Car (Off-Peak)
30-35 mins

🛣️ Light Rail provides direct connection to Parramatta CBD (15 mins)

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Daily errands require a mix of walking and transport

🛒 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.

Dundas Railway Station group
Station Street, Dundas • SHR #01133

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$428
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,500
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
37 years

👥 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
  • 11. Lebanon 48
  • 12. Japan 42
  • 13. Vietnam 41
  • 14. Sri Lanka 38
  • 15. Indonesia 33

🧬 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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