Bathurst vs Dubbo, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Bathurst | Dubbo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 69.3/100 | 59.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 64.2/100 | 83.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 99.6 / 1k | 165.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 23 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 58 |
| Public transport stops | 250 | 1,884 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 584 | 38 |
| Planning activity | 520 | 2,924 |
| Population | 7,001 | 43,516 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Bathurst and Dubbo offer different strengths across official suburb data. Dubbo leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Bathurst; Housing (desirability) favours Dubbo; Crime rate favours Bathurst. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Dubbo, Families → Dubbo, Investment → Dubbo, Best value → Dubbo.