Dundas Valley vs Epping
The verdict
Dundas Valley is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.83M versus $2.74M in Epping. Epping rates higher for transport (100 vs 76). Epping has a shorter estimated CBD commute (41 vs 62 min). On the separate residential safety score, Epping rates higher (91 vs 66/100 in Dundas Valley).
Scores
| Dundas Valley | Epping | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 96 |
| Transport | 76 | 100 |
| Education | 80 | 91 |
| Liveability | 90 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dundas Valley | Epping | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,875 | 29,551 |
| Median age | 38 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,835 | $2,243 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 52.1% | 72.8% |
| Born in Australia | 47.9% | 36.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Growth: Dundas Valley High Growth · Epping Moderate Growth
Property
| Dundas Valley | Epping | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.83M | $2.74M |
| Median unit price | $1.17M | $819K |
| House price YoY | 6.2% | -8.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $790 | $950 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 43 | 33 |
Median price history
Safety
| Dundas Valley | Epping | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 91 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 306 | 142 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 17 | 85 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 255 | 159 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,170 | 3,936 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dundas Valley | Epping | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 7 |
| Government | 1 | 5 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,047 | 1,123 |
See the full school list on each profile: Dundas Valley · Epping
Transport
| Dundas Valley | Epping | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 100 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 33 | 120 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 62 | 41 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.5 km | 540 m |
Liveability
| Dundas Valley | Epping | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 21 |
| Parks | 9 | 24 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 20 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 755 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 20.2 km | 19.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.6 km | 16.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.2 km | 2.8 km |
Population & growth
| Dundas Valley | Epping | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,875 | 29,551 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,169 | 31,149 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,342 | 36,039 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.23% | 1.33% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Dundas Valley or Epping?
Epping has the higher residential safety score (Dundas Valley 66/100 vs Epping 91/100).
Which is more affordable, Dundas Valley or Epping?
Dundas Valley is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.83M versus $2.74M.
Which has better schools, Dundas Valley or Epping?
Epping has a higher average school ICSEA (Dundas Valley 1047 vs Epping 1123; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Dundas Valley or Epping?
Epping has the higher transport score (Dundas Valley 76/100 vs Epping 100/100).
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