Dubbo vs Wagga Wagga, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Dubbo | Wagga Wagga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.1/100 | 71.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 83.7/100 | 69.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 165.4 / 1k | 122.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 23 | 23 |
| Parks & reserves | 58 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 1,884 | 114 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 38 | 599 |
| Planning activity | 2,924 | 643 |
| Population | 43,516 | 7,198 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesDubbo
- Best for investmentDubbo
- Best for best schoolsWagga Wagga
Comparison summary
Dubbo and Wagga Wagga offer different strengths across official suburb data. Wagga Wagga leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Wagga Wagga; Housing (desirability) favours Dubbo; Crime rate favours Wagga Wagga. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Dubbo, Investment → Dubbo, Best schools → Wagga Wagga.