NSW · Parramatta Council

Dundas (NSW), NSW, 2117

Desirability index

51/100

#360 among Metro Sydney suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Dundas (NSW) is a smaller suburban community in the Parramatta area, home to around 4,959 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 872 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (+1%), roughly 175.8 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $750 (flats $630, houses $820), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

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

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian 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.

Data sources & freshness

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
872
Against the person
213
Against property
469
Rate per 1,000 residents
175.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 23 residents
State safety percentile
14.4th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+0.7%

Most common offence types

  • Domestic Violence Related Assault59
  • Fraud105
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment74
  • Malicious Damage To Property79
  • Steal From Motor Vehicle84

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statisticsNSW 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

Data sources & freshness

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

Data sources & freshness

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 Development
    27 STATION STREET DUNDAS 2117Determined
  • February 2026

  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Landscaping structures; Residential Accommodation
    18 BARONBALI STREET DUNDAS 2117Determined
  • January 2026

  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation
    26 JENKINS STREET DUNDAS 2117Determined
2025· 4 proposals
  • August 2025

  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    265 KISSING POINT ROAD DUNDAS 2117Determined
  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care
    331 -333 Kissing Point Road, DundasDetermined
  • June 2025

  • Subdivision
    24 DORAHY STREET DUNDAS 2117Determined
  • January 2025

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    186 KISSING POINT ROAD DUNDAS 2117Determined
2024· 14 proposals
  • December 2024

  • Subdivision
    24 DORAHY STREET DUNDAS 2117Determined
  • November 2024

  • Erection of a new structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care
    247 KISSING POINT ROAD DUNDAS 2117Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    7 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 Australia
    21 DORA CRESCENT DUNDAS 2117Determined
  • September 2024

  • Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation
    25 KISSING POINT ROAD DUNDAS 2117Determined
  • August 2024

  • Erection of a new structure; Carport
    40 BARONBALI STREET DUNDAS 2117Determined
  • July 2024

  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    265 KISSING POINT ROAD DUNDAS 2117Determined
  • Registered club; Hours of operation and trading
    9-15 ELDER ROAD DUNDAS 2117Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    U 1 12 KARIWARA STREET DUNDAS 2117Determined
  • June 2024

  • Subdivision
    24 DORAHY STREET DUNDAS 2117Determined
  • March 2024

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Veterinary hospital
    12 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 structure
    40 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

  • Dwelling
    3 WEEROONA PLACE DUNDAS 2117Determined
  • Alterations and additions to commercial development
    199 KISSING POINT ROAD DUNDAS 2117Determined
  • July 2023

  • Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision of land
    31 BARONBALI STREET DUNDAS 2117Determined
  • May 2023

  • Dwelling; Demolition
    10 RIPPON AVENUE DUNDAS 2117Determined
  • March 2023

  • Dwelling; Subdivision of land
    29 BARONBALI STREET DUNDAS 2117Determined
  • January 2023

  • Centre based childcare
    25 STATION STREET DUNDAS 2117Determined
  • Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Demolition; Residential flat building
    7 ST ANDREWS STREET DUNDAS 2117Determined
  • Centre based childcare
    245 KISSING POINT ROAD DUNDAS 2117Determined
2022· 26 proposals
  • December 2022

  • Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing
    7 Albemarle Street, DundasDetermined
  • November 2022

  • Dual occupancy; Subdivision of land
    6 BARONBALI STREET DUNDAS 2117Determined
  • Alterations and additions to residential development
    232 SPURWAY STREET DUNDAS 2117Determined
  • Dual occupancy; Subdivision of land
    180 KIRBY STREET DUNDAS 2117Deferred Commencement
  • October 2022

  • Alterations and additions to commercial development
    199 KISSING POINT ROAD DUNDAS 2117Determined
  • Dual occupancy; Pools / decks / fencing; Demolition; Subdivision of land
    4 HOLLAND PLACE DUNDAS 2117Determined
  • Multi-dwelling housing; Stratum / community title subdivision; Garages, carports and car parking spaces
    146 KISSING POINT ROAD DUNDAS 2117Determined
2021· 19 proposals

19 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2020· 14 proposals

14 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

46 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).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap 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

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.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • Dundas Railway Station groupStation Street, DundasSHR

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage registerState 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.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlaysState 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.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover featuresOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
51.0/100
Cohort rank
#360 among Metro Sydney suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Dundas Public School, Kissing Point Rdtransport
  • Kissing Point Rd Before Kirby Sttransport
  • Kissing Point Rd Before Rippon Avtransport
  • Kissing Point Rd Opp Bells Rdtransport
  • St Patrick's Marist College, Kirby Sttransport
  • Dundas Railway Station groupheritageStation Street, DundasSHR
  • Anna Maria King Parkgovernmentpark
  • Fred Robertson Parkgovernmentpark
  • Jenkins Reservegovernmentpark
  • Williams Reservegovernmentpark

Data sources & freshness

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