Dundas zoning & planning overlays

A planning-constraint profile of Dundas (City Of Parramatta, NSW) - 1.43 km², mapped from live council and state overlay data. This suburb is relatively unconstrained on the overlays we hold - no flood mapping covers this suburb, so this is not a suburb-wide verdict.

Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Dundas's boundary, with the bushfire and environmental overlays drawn on top. It shows where constraints fall; the interactive map shows them on your exact address. No flood layer is drawn because we hold no flood mapping for this area.

Dundas at a glance

Parcels 1,276 Median lot 642 m² Mapped easements 4 Bus stops 46

How Dundas is zoned

Low Density Residential 70%
Infrastructure 9%
Environmental Conservation 6%
Public Recreation 4%
Natural Waterways 4%
Medium Density Residential 4%

Buying in Dundas? The zoning, flood and bushfire lines on the section 10.7 certificate attached to the contract are mapped controls - see our s10.7 certificate guide.

Across its 1.43 km², Dundas is relatively unconstrained by the planning overlays we hold. We hold no flood mapping covering this suburb, so no flood figure is shown - that is a gap in our data, not an all-clear. There are 10 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Low Density Residential. The median lot measures about 642 m² across 1,276 parcels. These figures are suburb-wide - the overlays that actually apply to a given lot can differ block to block, which is what a property-level check tells you.

Who lives in Dundas

Census 2021 figures published by the ABS for the Dundas suburb boundary itself, not a wider region.

Population
4,959
usual residents, 2021
Median age
37
years
Median household income
$1,962
per week, City Of Parramatta suburb typical $1,993
Median rent
$428
per week, City Of Parramatta suburb typical $440
Median mortgage
$2,500
per month
Household size
2.8
people, average

Socio-economic standing

ABS SEIFA 2021 ranks every Australian suburb. Decile 1 is the most disadvantaged tenth of the country, decile 10 the least.

Advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD) Decile 9
most disadvantagedleast disadvantaged

Score 1052, and decile 8 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.

Relative disadvantage (IRSD) Decile 6
most disadvantagedleast disadvantaged

Age profile

Share of Dundas's 4,959 residents in each ABS age band.

0-4 6.8%
5-14 11.8%
15-19 5.9%
20-24 6.7%
25-34 14.2%
35-44 16.0%
45-54 13.6%
55-64 12.0%
65-74 7.6%
75-84 3.8%
85+ 1.5%

Population trend, 2001 to 2025

Estimated resident population of Ermington - Rydalmere, the wider ABS statistical area containing Dundas. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than Dundas itself.

17,943 in 2001 to 26,956 in 2025, up 50%.

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics. Census of Population and Housing 2021 (General Community Profile) and SEIFA 2021, both published at the Suburbs and Localities level; Regional Population (estimated resident population) at Statistical Area Level 2. Used under CC BY 4.0. Census counts of small populations are randomly adjusted by the ABS to protect confidentiality, so figures for small suburbs are indicative.

Dundas data sources and coverage

Every figure below is an aggregate for the suburb boundary. “Not mapped” means LayeredGeo does not hold a source layer covering this suburb; it is never an all-clear for a particular property.

DatasetCoveragePublisher
Flood mappingNot mappedNSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies
Bushfire-prone mappingMappedNSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies
ZoningMappedNSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies
Heritage and environmentMapped where publishedNSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies
DemographicsAvailableAustralian Bureau of Statistics (2021 Census and SEIFA)

Profile last materially updated 5 August 2026. See the methodology and full source list. Source data changes over time and critical decisions should be checked with the responsible authority.

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Dundas planning - frequently asked

Is Dundas flood-prone?

We don't yet hold flood mapping covering Dundas, so this page can't say how much of the suburb is flood-affected - that is a gap in our data, not an indication that the suburb is free of flood risk. City Of Parramatta is the authority to check for flood mapping in this area. Flood overlays vary block to block, so whether a particular lot is affected needs a property-level check.

Is Dundas bushfire-prone?

Bushfire mapping covers Dundas and little to none of it is mapped as bushfire-prone (the City Of Parramatta average is 6%). Always confirm for the exact lot, as mapping can change.

What is the zoning in Dundas?

The dominant planning zone in Dundas is Low Density Residential, though the suburb also includes Infrastructure and Environmental Conservation. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.

Does Dundas have heritage-listed places?

Dundas has 10 heritage-listed places on record. Heritage listing affects what you can alter or demolish, so confirm whether a specific property is listed or near a heritage place.

What is the typical lot size in Dundas?

Across 1,276 surveyed parcels in Dundas, the median lot size is about 642 m². There are also 4 registered easements mapped in the suburb - an easement can restrict where you can build, so always check the title and overlays for the specific lot.

Does Dundas have a train station?

There is no train station inside Dundas itself. The suburb is served by 46 bus stops.

What is the population of Dundas?

At the 2021 Census Dundas had 4,959 usual residents, with a median age of 37 and an average household size of 2.8 people. The wider Ermington - Rydalmere statistical area, which contains Dundas, went from 17,943 people in 2001 to 26,956 in 2025, up 50%. ABS publishes no annual population series for individual suburbs, so that trend describes the surrounding area rather than Dundas alone.

Is Dundas an advantaged suburb?

On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Dundas scores 1052 and sits in decile 9 of 10 nationally and decile 8 within New South Wales - decile 1 being the most disadvantaged tenth of Australian suburbs and decile 10 the least. The national average score is 1000. SEIFA summarises income, education, occupation and housing across the whole suburb, so it describes the area, not any particular household in it.

What is the median household income in Dundas?

Median household income in Dundas was $1,962 a week at the 2021 Census, against $1,993 for the typical suburb in City Of Parramatta. Median rent was $428 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month. These are 2021 Census figures and have not been indexed to today.

Do I need a planning report for a Dundas property?

A Dundas planning report pulls every overlay - zoning, flood, bushfire, heritage and environmental - that touches a single lot, on live council and state data. The interactive map preview is free; a full PDF report is $9.

Compare nearby suburbs

Nearby suburbDistanceFlood mappedBushfire-prone
Telopea 1.0 km Not mapped 20%
Rydalmere 1.2 km Not mapped 0%
Oatlands 1.8 km Not mapped 4%
Ermington 1.8 km Not mapped 0%
Dundas Valley 1.9 km Not mapped 1%
Camellia 1.9 km Not mapped 0%
Rosehill 2.8 km Not mapped 0%
Melrose Park 3.0 km Not mapped 0%
Carlingford 3.1 km 0% 11%
Denistone West
Ryde
3.2 km Not mapped 0%

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