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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-04-27

Dundas, NSW 2117 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Low Density Residential dominant. Median sale $1.18M over the last 24 months. 89% of decided DAs approved.

Dominant zone
R2
Low Density Residential
Median sale (24m)
$1.18M
144 sales
DA approval rate
89%
63 of 71 approved
Total lots
1,273
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Zoning

What you can build in Dundas

Dundas is dominated by R2Low Density Residential. Land use rules, height, FSR, and permitted developments are set per zone in the Local Environmental Plan and refined by the Development Control Plan.

R2
Dominant
R2 Low Density Residential 91.7%
R3 Medium Density Residential 2.8%
R4 High Density Residential 2.5%
RE1 Public Recreation 1.6%
C2 Centre Support 1.4%
Avg max height
9.3 m

Limit varies by lot — check your address for the exact figure.

Avg max FSR
0.55:1

Floor Space Ratio — total floor area as a multiple of lot area.

Use mix
Residential95%
Commercial1%
Environment1%

Location

Where Dundas sits

Dundas 2117 covers an undefined area within City of Parramatta Council.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
City of Parramatta Council
Postcode
2117
Area
Total lots
1,273

Drill into any lot in Dundas

Open the interactive map — click any address to see its zone, height, FSR, overlays, and approval likelihood.

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Development potential

Where the upside is in Dundas

We score every lot for development signal — under-built relative to the controls, eligible for a granny flat, or sized for subdivision.

Underdeveloped
583

lots with remaining GFA capacity

granny flat eligible
1,142

under SEPP (Housing) 2021

Subdivision potential
233

lots that may support subdivision

Site assembly
15

adjoining lots with combined upside

Total dev potential
1,217 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
44.1 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

Theoretical capacity if every lot built to its limit: 7,050 dwellings, with 441,805 m² of unused GFA across the suburb.

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Dundas

1% of lots carry heritage controls; also: 1.3% of lots intersect a Threatened Ecological Community.

Suburb-wide percentages — your specific lot may have all, some, or none of these.

Flood-affected None

Mapped flood-prone land

Bushfire-prone 0.6%

RFS bushfire-prone land mapping

Heritage controls 0.6%

Heritage item or Conservation Area

Near contaminated land None

Within 100 m of EPA-listed site

Threatened ecology (TEC) 1.3%

Mapped TEC vegetation

Sea-level rise exposure None

Coastal hazard mapping

Flight noise contour None

ANEF / aircraft noise

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Market

Dundas property market

Sales, rent, and yield data drawn from NSW Property Sales Information and rental bond data over the past 24 months.

Median sale price (24m)
$1,175,000
144 sales · land value $1.26M
Median rent (house)
$778 / wk
Houses
Gross rental yield
4.0%
House, gross of costs

DA activity

Development applications in Dundas

71 development applications for Dundas addresses were decided by City of Parramatta Council over the past 24 months. 63 approved — a 89% approval rate.

89%
Approved
DAs lodged (24m)
71
Approved
63
New dwelling DAs
89
Building approvals (12m)
649

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Dundas

ABS Census 2021 population data combined with lot-level amenity, healthcare, lifestyle, and crime indices.

Green cover
41%
Amenity score
67.5 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
60.4 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
75.3 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Dundas

What's the zoning in Dundas 2117?

Dundas is dominated by the R2 (Low Density Residential) zone, which covers 1,137 of 1,273 lots (92%). The full mix is: R2 Low Density Residential (92%), R3 Medium Density Residential (3%), R4 High Density Residential (3%), RE1 Public Recreation (2%), C2 Centre Support (1%).

What's the height limit and FSR in Dundas?

Across Dundas, the average maximum building height is 9.3 m and the average maximum Floor Space Ratio (FSR) is 0.55:1. Individual lots can vary materially — height and FSR are set per zone in the Local Environmental Plan (LEP) and can be modified by overlays. For an exact figure on a specific address, generate a planning report.

Can I build a granny flat in Dundas?

Yes — 1,142 lots in Dundas appear eligible for a granny flat under SEPP (Housing) 2021, based on lot size, zoning, and frontage. Eligibility is lot-specific: get a planning report on your address to confirm.

What's the median property price in Dundas?

The median sale price in Dundas over the past 24 months is $1,175,000, across 144 sales. Median unimproved land value is $1,260,000.

What's the median rent in Dundas?

Median weekly rent for a house in Dundas is $778. Gross rental yield works out to 4.0%.

What's the development application approval rate in City of Parramatta Council?

City of Parramatta Council decided 71 development applications for Dundas addresses over the past 24 months, with 63 approved (89% approval rate). Processing time depends heavily on application complexity, council backlog, and whether the application requires referral to other agencies.

What planning constraints apply in Dundas?

Across Dundas, 1% with heritage controls, 0.6% bushfire-prone. These are suburb-wide percentages — every lot has its own combination. A planning report on a specific address shows exactly which controls apply.

What's the development potential of Dundas?

1,217 of 1,273 lots in Dundas show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a granny flat, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 44.1 / 100.

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Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, FSR, and overlays parsed from the City of Parramatta Council Local Environmental Plan, applicable State Environmental Planning Policies, and the Development Control Plan. Property sales drawn from NSW Property Sales Information. DA history aggregated from the NSW Planning Portal. Heritage, flood, bushfire, contaminated land, TEC, sea-level rise, and aircraft noise overlays from the NSW Spatial Services and EPA registers. Population, age, income, and tenure from ABS Census 2021. Aggregated by ZoneDSS · last updated 2026-04-27.

Suburb-wide statistics — your specific lot may vary. Always run a planning report on the actual address before making a decision. How ZoneDSS works →