Broken Hill vs Dubbo, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Broken Hill | Dubbo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.8/100 | 57.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 19.3/100 | 83.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 174.5 / 1k | 165.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 23 |
| Parks & reserves | 19 | 58 |
| Public transport stops | 169 | 1,884 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 38 |
| Planning activity | 61 | 288 |
| Population | 17,706 | 43,516 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Broken Hill and Dubbo offer different strengths across official suburb data. Dubbo leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Dubbo; Housing (desirability) favours Dubbo; Crime rate favours Dubbo. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Dubbo, Families → Dubbo, Investment → Dubbo, Best value → Dubbo.