Dundas vs Ermington
The verdict
Dundas is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.83M versus $1.96M in Ermington. Dundas rates higher for transport (83 vs 77). Ermington rates higher for liveability (91 vs 83). Ermington is closer to the coast (18.2 km vs 19.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Dundas rates higher (88 vs 61/100 in Ermington).
Scores
| Dundas | Ermington | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 81 |
| Transport | 83 | 77 |
| Education | 77 | 75 |
| Liveability | 83 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dundas | Ermington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,959 | 12,686 |
| Median age | 37 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,962 | $1,993 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.8% | 47.6% |
| Born in Australia | 51.2% | 52.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Growth: Dundas High Growth · Ermington High Growth
Property
| Dundas | Ermington | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.83M | $1.96M |
| Median unit price | $694K | $801K |
| House price YoY | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $790 | $1,000 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.3% | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 37 |
Median price history
Safety
| Dundas | Ermington | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 88 | 61 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 141 | 244 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 20 | 150 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 222 | 276 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,541 | 4,533 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dundas | Ermington | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,075 | 1,017 |
See the full school list on each profile: Dundas · Ermington
Transport
| Dundas | Ermington | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 77 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 23 | 70 |
| Light rail stops | 1 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 63 | 58 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.8 km | 2.8 km |
Liveability
| Dundas | Ermington | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 5 |
| Parks | 7 | 30 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 19.9 km | 18.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.0 km | 15.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.3 km | 3.3 km |
Population & growth
| Dundas | Ermington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,959 | 12,686 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,384 | 13,774 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,366 | 21,402 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.08% | 2.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Dundas or Ermington?
Dundas has the higher residential safety score (Dundas 88/100 vs Ermington 61/100).
Which is more affordable, Dundas or Ermington?
Dundas is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.83M versus $1.96M.
Which has better schools, Dundas or Ermington?
Dundas has a higher average school ICSEA (Dundas 1075 vs Ermington 1017; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Dundas or Ermington?
Dundas has the higher transport score (Dundas 83/100 vs Ermington 77/100).
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