Dundas vs Telopea.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,800,000 and $1,935,000. Dundas edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Dundas (median $1,800,000) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Telopea ($1,935,000). Over the past year, Dundas (+12.1%) ran 7.2 percentage points ahead of Telopea (+4.9%) on house-price growth.
Dundas scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Telopea (1086) sits above Dundas (1071). Dundas skews owner-occupied (63%), Telopea runs more rental-dense (50% owner).
For buyers
Dundas is the lower entry point at $1,800,000 median, 7% 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 (1.20% vs 1.12%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Telopea edges out on average school ICSEA (1086 vs 1071). Dundas also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 66%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Dundas or Telopea cheaper to buy in?
Dundas has the lower median house price at $1,800,000, roughly 7% below Telopea ($1,935,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Dundas or Telopea?
Over the past 12 months, Dundas grew +12.1% vs +4.9% in Telopea, a gap of 7.2 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 Telopea have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Telopea scores 1086 vs 1071 in Dundas. 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 Telopea?
Dundas scores 18/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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 Telopea?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.20% in Dundas vs 1.12% in Telopea. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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