Dundas Valley

NSW 2117 • Greater Sydney

5,875
Population (2021)
$37,752
Median Income
1.78 km²
Area
59m
Elevation
LeafyBushland SettingFamily-FriendlyVillage AtmosphereSydney Northwest

About Dundas Valley

Dundas Valley is a leafy residential suburb in Sydney's northwest, nestled in a natural valley within the Parramatta local government area, approximately 18 kilometres from the CBD. With around 5,900 residents and a median income of $46,000, the suburb offers a quieter, more affordable alternative to surrounding areas while maintaining good access to Parramatta's employment hub.

The suburb is characterised by its bushland setting, with many homes backing onto reserves and walking tracks through the valley. Dundas Valley features a village atmosphere with local shops, cafes, and the historic Dundas railway station providing connections to Parramatta and the Sydney CBD. Families appreciate the quality schools and peaceful streets, while the area's natural beauty attracts bushwalkers and nature lovers. It offers a rare combination of suburban tranquility within reach of Sydney's second CBD.

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

📍 Location

Postcode
2117
Urban Area
Parramatta - North-East
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.79°, 151.06°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
1.78 km²
Elevation
59m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 2 heritage-listed places in or near Dundas Valley, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

135 Marsden Road West Ryde • SHR #00775
346 Marsden Road Carlingford • SHR #00056

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$428
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,672
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
38 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,412
Census 2021
5,875
8.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,188
Income 2021
$37,752
17.3% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,814
Born Overseas 2,720

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 802
  • 2. South Korea 417
  • 3. Hong Kong 184
  • 4. Lebanon 102
  • 5. India 99
  • 6. Iran 98
  • 7. Malaysia 80
  • 8. England 79
  • 9. Philippines 74
  • 10. New Zealand 63
  • 11. Indonesia 41
  • 12. Taiwan 38
  • 13. Vietnam 38
  • 14. South Africa 35
  • 15. Sri Lanka 29

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 1,614
Australian 973
English 864
Korean 581
Irish 285
Lebanese 266
Italian 259
Scottish 234
Indian 133
Filipino 107

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,281
Both parents born in Australia
3,669
Both parents born overseas
552
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
48.1%
No Religion
34.6%
Buddhism
4.3%
Islam
3.5%
Hinduism
1.8%
Sikhism
0.1%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
360 (6.1%)
5-14 years
795 (13.5%)
15-19 years
352 (6.0%)
20-24 years
343 (5.8%)
25-34 years
765 (13.0%)
35-44 years
908 (15.5%)
45-54 years
787 (13.4%)
55-64 years
771 (13.1%)
65-74 years
486 (8.3%)
75-84 years
231 (3.9%)
85+ years
76 (1.3%)

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