Dundas Valley vs Ermington
The verdict
Dundas Valley is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.82M versus $2.03M in Ermington. Dundas Valley rates higher for education (80 vs 75). Ermington is closer to the coast (18.2 km vs 20.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Dundas Valley rates higher (66 vs 61/100 in Ermington).
Scores
| Dundas Valley | Ermington | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 81 |
| Transport | 76 | 77 |
| Education | 80 | 75 |
| Liveability | 90 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dundas Valley | Ermington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,875 | 12,686 |
| Median age | 38 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,835 | $1,993 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 52.1% | 47.6% |
| Born in Australia | 47.9% | 52.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Growth: Dundas Valley High Growth · Ermington High Growth
Property
| Dundas Valley | Ermington | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.82M | $2.03M |
| Median unit price | $1.19M | $800K |
| House price YoY | 0.3% | 14.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $820 | $980 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 53 | 54 |
Median price history
Safety
| Dundas Valley | Ermington | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 61 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 306 | 244 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 17 | 150 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 255 | 276 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,983 | 4,217 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dundas Valley | Ermington | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,062 | 1,015 |
See the full school list on each profile: Dundas Valley · Ermington
Transport
| Dundas Valley | Ermington | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 77 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 33 | 70 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 62 | 58 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.5 km | 2.8 km |
Liveability
| Dundas Valley | 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 | 2 | 5 |
| Parks | 9 | 30 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 20.2 km | 18.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.6 km | 15.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.2 km | 3.3 km |
Population & growth
| Dundas Valley | Ermington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,875 | 12,686 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,169 | 13,774 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,342 | 21,402 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.23% | 2.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Dundas Valley or Ermington?
Dundas Valley has the higher residential safety score (Dundas Valley 66/100 vs Ermington 61/100).
Which is more affordable, Dundas Valley or Ermington?
Dundas Valley is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.82M versus $2.03M.
Which has better schools, Dundas Valley or Ermington?
Dundas Valley has a higher average school ICSEA (Dundas Valley 1062 vs Ermington 1015; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Dundas Valley or Ermington?
Ermington has the higher transport score (Dundas Valley 76/100 vs Ermington 77/100).
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