Dundas Valley

Dundas Valley lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Dundas Valley is around 6,114. This figure reflects a growth of 239 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,875. The increase was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 6,082 in June 2024, based on ABS ERP data and validated new addresses. This results in a population density ratio of 3,377 persons per square kilometer, placing Dundas Valley in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. The suburb's 4.1% growth since the census is within 2.4 percentage points of the SA3 area (6.5%), indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 82.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2-level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Considering these projections, Dundas Valley is forecast to experience significant population growth, increasing by 1,535 persons to reach approximately 7,649 by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 25.0% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Dundas Valley according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers for Dundas Valley shows approximately 41 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years ending June 2026, totalling around 205 homes. By June 2026, 26 approvals have been recorded. During this period, population has declined but housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, indicating a balanced market with good buyer choice. The average construction cost value of new properties is $639,000, slightly above the regional average.

In FY-26, commercial development approvals amount to $3.9 million, suggesting limited commercial focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Dundas Valley records around 66% of building activity per person and ranks among the 66th percentile nationally in terms of assessed areas. New building activity comprises approximately 27.0% detached houses and 73.0% medium and high-density housing, indicating a shift towards denser development to cater to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This trend differs from the area's existing housing composition, which is currently 65.0% houses. Dundas Valley has around 213 people per dwelling approval, characteristic of a low density area.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the population is forecasted to grow by 1,531 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should meet demand comfortably, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current projections.

Dundas Valley has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified six projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include the 25 Station Street Childcare Facility, the 47-71 Stewart Street Development, the Telopea Renewal Project, and the 1-7 Simpson Street Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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The employment landscape in Dundas Valley shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Dundas Valley has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 4.6% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 2.2% over the past year.

In comparison to Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, Dundas Valley's unemployment rate is 0.4% higher, while workforce participation is lower at 56.7%. The leading employment industries among residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Wholesale trade shows particularly strong specialization with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level. Conversely, finance & insurance has lower representation at 5.4% compared to the regional average of 7.3%.

Employment levels increased by 2.2% in Dundas Valley during the year to June 2025, while labour force increased by 3.0%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.7 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Dundas Valley's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Dundas Valley's median income among taxpayers is $47,235. The average income in the area was $64,952 during this period. These figures are comparable to national averages. In Greater Sydney, the median income was $56,994 with an average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Dundas Valley's median and average incomes would be approximately $53,191 and $73,142 respectively by September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household income in Dundas Valley ranks at the 55th percentile with a weekly income of $1,835. Personal income ranks at the 33rd percentile. Distribution data shows that 30.6% of locals (1,870 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income category, similar to regional levels where 30.9% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Dundas Valley, with only 78.3% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 48th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Dundas Valley displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure in Dundas Valley, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 28 August 2016, comprised 65.4% houses and 34.6% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Sydney metropolitan area's dwelling structure of 57.3% houses and 42.7% other dwellings. The level of home ownership in Dundas Valley was at 23.7%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (38.0%) or rented (38.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area, as of June 2021, was $2,672, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $428. In comparison, Sydney metropolitan area's median monthly mortgage repayment and median weekly rent were $2,600 and $460 respectively. Nationally, Dundas Valley's median monthly mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, as reported in June 2021. Similarly, rents in Dundas Valley are substantially above the national figure of $375.

Dundas Valley has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 75.1% of all households, including 42.4% couples with children, 19.8% couples without children, and 11.5% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 24.9%, with lone person households at 21.7% and group households making up 3.4%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.9 people.

The educational profile of Dundas Valley exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's educational profile is notable within the region, with university qualification rates at 39.3% among residents aged 15 and above, surpassing both the Australian average of 30.4% and NSW's rate of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 25.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 26.3% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 11.0% and certificates at 15.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 10.2% in primary, 8.6% in secondary, and 6.4% pursuing tertiary education. Yates Avenue Public School and St Bernadette's Primary School serve a total of 330 students in the area, which has above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1054). Both schools focus on primary education, with secondary options available nearby. The area offers fewer school places per resident than the regional average (5.4 vs 13.6), leading many families to travel for schooling.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport analysis shows 32 active transport stops operating within Dundas Valley. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with 13 individual routes in total. Collectively, these routes provide 778 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 158 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 111 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 24 weekly trips per individual stop.

Dundas Valley's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Dundas Valley shows excellent health outcomes across all age groups, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions.

The area has private health cover at approximately 53%, which is higher than the average SA2 area (~3,217 people). Asthma and mental health issues are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 5.7% and 5.7% of residents respectively. A total of 77.0% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 77.3% in Greater Sydney. Dundas Valley has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 14.9% (910 people), compared to 16.6% in Greater Sydney. Seniors' health outcomes are strong and align with the general population's profile.

Dundas Valley is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Dundas Valley has one of the highest levels of cultural diversity in the country, with 49.2% of its population born overseas and 55.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Dundas Valley, making up 51.9% of people there. However, Buddhism stands out as being most overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, with 4.6% of Dundas Valley's population identifying as Buddhist versus 4.8%.

The top three ancestry groups in Dundas Valley are Chinese at 23.6%, Australian at 14.2%, and Other at 13.0%. Notably, Korean (8.5%) is overrepresented compared to the regional average of 6.5%, as are Lebanese (3.9% vs 3.8%) and Spanish (0.6% vs 0.4%).

Dundas Valley's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Dundas Valley is close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and equivalent to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Dundas Valley has a higher proportion of residents aged 55-64 (12.7%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.4%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 15-24 has increased from 11.8% to 13.1%, while the 45-54 age group has decreased from 13.4% to 12.7%. By 2041, Dundas Valley's age composition is projected to change significantly, with the 65-74 age group expected to grow by 44%, reaching 809 people from 562.