New South Wales location profile
Dundas NSW 2117
Dundas is a quiet, family-friendly suburb in Sydney’s north-west with a mix of older cottages and modern duplexes. It appeals for its green corridors, proximity to Parramatta and Eastwood, and ongoing transport upgrades via the Parramatta Light Rail.
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Why families consider Dundas
Multicultural and family-oriented with many young families and professionals. Housing is a blend of post-war homes and contemporary townhouses/duplexes, with a relaxed suburban feel near major employment and education hubs.
Amenities & services
- Local Dundas shops around Kissing Point Rd & Station St
- Carlingford Court (nearby)
- Westfield Parramatta
- GP and dental clinics, pharmacies
- Westmead Hospital and Ryde Hospital (nearby)
- Cafes and takeaways in Dundas and Eastwood dining precinct
- Dundas Branch Library, Sturt St, Telopea
- Parramatta Library at PHIVE, Parramatta Square
- Eastwood Library, Hillview Rd, Eastwood
Transport & connectivity
- Parramatta Light Rail (Dundas stop on Stage 1)
- Bus 545 (Parramatta–Chatswood via Eastwood)
- Bus 521 (Parramatta–Eastwood)
- Nearby heavy rail at Parramatta (T1) and Eastwood (T9) stations
- Kissing Point Rd, Marsden Rd, Victoria Rd (A40), Silverwater Rd (A6), James Ruse Dr (A28)
Lifestyle & recreation
- Dundas Park water playground
- Upjohn Park sports fields and walking tracks
- Local netball/tennis courts and ovals
- Parramatta Aquatic Centre (nearby)
- Riverside Theatres and Parramatta dining/entertainment
- Dundas Park
- Upjohn Park
- Sir Thomas Mitchell Reserve
- Subiaco Creek corridor and walking paths
- Cowells Lane Reserve (nearby)
Education context
Good availability of long day care, preschool and family day care options in Dundas, Telopea and Dundas Valley; waitlists can apply for infants but generally moderate with nearby overflow in Ermington, Carlingford and Eastwood.
- Western Sydney University Parramatta South/Rydalmere campus (nearby)
- Macquarie University, Macquarie Park
- University of Sydney (Camperdown) and UTS (Ultimo) via bus/rail links