Overall score
Kambah
76.5/100
Dubbo
55.5/100
Kambah vs Dubbo suburb comparison (ACT vs NSW)
Kambah for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KambahDubbo
Crime rate
Kambah
16.5 / 1k
Dubbo
153.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kambah
260
Dubbo
38
Population
Kambah
15,670
Dubbo
43,516
Metric leadKambah 7Dubbo 3across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Kambah | Dubbo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 76.5/100 | 55.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 83.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 16.5 / 1k | 153.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 58 |
| Public transport stops | — | 1,884 |
| Walkability | 92.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 260 | 38 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 350 |
| Population | 15,670 | 43,516 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Kambah (ACT) is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Dubbo (NSW) is a regional larger suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote. Kambah sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Dubbo is more regionally self-contained.
Kambah pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, whereas Dubbo is the better pick for housing affordability and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Kambah, while Dubbo remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.