Thinking about buying your first home in Dundas (2117)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Dundas is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Dundas a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Dundas (2117) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Dundas suits families with children already in primary school, given four local primaries with a solid mean ICSEA of 1043. The unit median of $723,250 suits buyers priced out of neighbouring suburbs, and the 63% owner-occupier rate signals a settled, house-proud neighbourhood. With a median household income of $1,962 per week and a SEIFA decile of 8, the area skews comfortably middle-income, so you will find a community of working families rather than a transient one.
Who would not love it
The walkability score of 17 puts Dundas in the 16th percentile across Sydney, and the amenity count confirms it. One supermarket, one cafe, and zero medical services within 1.6 kilometres means a car is not optional, it is essential. The house median has fallen 6.5% year-on-year across only 26 sales, which is a thin sample but still a real concern for buyers stretching their budget. There is also no secondary school in the postcode, so families with teenagers face a commute for schooling.
What to verify before you bid
- Check the specific lot against Parramatta Council's bushfire-prone land maps. At 6.1% of the postcode affected, most properties are clear, but confirm yours is one of them before proceeding. - The house median of $1,605,000 sits above the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme threshold, so budget for full stamp duty if buying a house. Units at $723,250 may still qualify, so verify your eligibility with Revenue NSW directly. - With zero medical services within 1.6 km, locate your nearest GP and confirm public transport options to Westmead Hospital, given 48 transport stops are counted locally.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Dundas?
BOCSAR · DUNDAS 2117
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K2,54112 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−68%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Parramatta
Within LGA: Parramatta
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT62%54 reports
ASSAULT22%19 reports
AGAINST JUSTICE PROCEDURES16%14 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED61%
NON-DOMESTIC39%
Across 18 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Dundas
32
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
15:03 AEST
Parramatta North station · 3.9 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 31 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
8.0µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
14.0µg/m³
24-hr avg
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Parramatta North station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Bond count suppressed by DCJ (30 or fewer lodgements this quarter).
Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
Small sample
$600per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
Rydalmere2116
$630▲$30
1.9 km away
Ermington2115
$770▲$170
2.4 km away
Carlingford2118
$700▲$100
2.5 km away
North Parramatta2151
$590▼$10
2.9 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2117
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2117. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Parramatta
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Dundas is the primary suburb with postcode 2117 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Dundas is the main locality.
Which local government area is Dundas in?
Dundas (2117) is located in the Parramatta local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Dundas?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Dundas (2117) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Dundas flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Dundas. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Dundas?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Dundas (2117), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Dundas (2117) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Dundas (2117). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Dundas changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Dundas (2117) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
