Dundas vs Rydalmere
Dundas (median $1,800,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Rydalmere ($1,870,000). Over the past year, Dundas (+12.1%) ran 8.8 percentage points ahead of Rydalmere (+3.3%) on house-price growth.
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Dundas and Rydalmere side by side
| Measure | Dundas | Rydalmere |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,800,000 | $1,870,000 |
| Median unit | $411,840 | $396,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | +12.1% | +3.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $900/wk | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | $580/wk | $590/wk |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | 56.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% | 42.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1071 | 1063 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 18 | 24 |
| Transit score | 20 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,959 | 7,274 |
| Median age | 37 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 939 mm | 939 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.7°C | 28.7°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Rydalmere scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 24/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dundas (1071) sits above Rydalmere (1063).
- For buyers
- Dundas is the lower entry point at $1,800,000 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Dundas carries both higher gross yield (2.60% vs 2.09%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Dundas edges out on average school ICSEA (1071 vs 1063).
Dundas vs Rydalmere: common questions
Is Dundas or Rydalmere cheaper to buy in?
Dundas has the lower median house price at $1,800,000, roughly 4% below Rydalmere ($1,870,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Dundas or Rydalmere?
Over the past 12 months, Dundas grew +12.1% vs +3.3% in Rydalmere, a gap of 8.8 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Dundas or Rydalmere have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dundas scores 1071 vs 1063 in Rydalmere. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Dundas or Rydalmere?
Rydalmere scores 24/100 on walkability vs 18/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Dundas or Rydalmere?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.60% in Dundas vs 2.09% in Rydalmere. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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