NSW · Dubbo Regional Council
Dubbo, NSW, 2830
Desirability index
89.5/100
How this score is calculated#91 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Dubbo is a larger established suburb in the Dubbo Regional area, home to around 43,516 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 7,440 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-9%), roughly 171.0 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $550 (flats $380, houses $570), 23 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, 4 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 43,516
- Median age
- 35
- Median household income / week
- $1,690
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 1,070 of 16,566
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,582
- Employment rate
- 61.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,214 / 1,394 / 1,106
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $380
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $570
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $550
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 436
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 7,440
- Against the person
- 2,148
- Against property
- 2,675
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 171
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 20 residents
- State safety percentile
- 14.2th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -8.8%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions886
- Domestic Violence Related Assault579
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment850
- Malicious Damage To Property647
- Steal From Retail Store532
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 23
- Median school ICSEA (22 schools)
- 920
- Buninyong Public SchoolPrimary
- Burrabadine Christian Community SchoolCombined
- Central West Leadership AcademyCombined
- Dubbo Christian SchoolCombined
- Dubbo College Delroy CampusSecondary
- Dubbo College Senior CampusSecondary
- Dubbo College South CampusSecondary
- Dubbo North Public SchoolPrimary
- Dubbo Public SchoolPrimary
- Dubbo School of Distance EducationCombined
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
1,884 public transport stops in this suburb
- Champagne Dr After Lansdowne Dr
- Cobbora Rd Opp Tony McGrane Pl
- Heather St After Meek St
- Torryburn Rd After Whitewood Rd
- Waverly Dr After Colony Cres
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
4 active roadworks / incidents
- Check signage. Use an alternative route. Use diversions. Road closure, section of Old Mendooran Road between Boothenba Road and Golden Highway closed to traffic indefinitely. Road Gazetted for permanent closure.Old Mendooran Road08 May 2023 – 17 Jan 2027
- RoadworksNewell Highway, River Street East / Bourke Street25 Feb 2026 – 01 Jul 2026
- RoadworksVarious Locations06 Jul 2026 – 10 Jul 2026
- RoadworksWhylandra Street (Newell Highway), Elizabeth Lane08 Jul 2026 – 23 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
2,924 planning-related records
2026· 277 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure14R BENOLONG ROAD DUBBO 2830Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure7 KIRKWOOD PLACE DUBBO 2830Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation47 ST BRIGIDS CIRCUIT DUBBO 2830Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation4 CHANNEL COURT DUBBO 2830Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool18 FERRIER DRIVE DUBBO 2830Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation3 IVY COURT DUBBO 2830Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure16 QUINN STREET DUBBO 2830Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure12 MARY STREET DUBBO 2830Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation104 ARGYLE AVENUE DUBBO 2830Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation1 CHURCH STREET DUBBO 2830Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure43 DELTA ROAD DUBBO 2830Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)2 CADELL STREET DUBBO 2830Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Light industry; Artisan food and drink industryUNIT 1 12A JANNALI ROAD, DUBBO NSW 2830Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure34 SUNNINGDALE CLOSE DUBBO 2830Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development9 ZILLIE CLOSE DUBBO 2830Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah20 CYPRESS POINT DRIVE DUBBO 2830Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Light industry39 PURVIS LANE DUBBO 2830Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Hours of operation and trading; Residential Accommodation1 GEYSER CRESCENT DUBBO 2830Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation5 GEYSER CRESCENT DUBBO 2830Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Fences; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development11 ZILLIE CLOSE DUBBO 2830Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure10 KEANE AVENUE DUBBO 2830Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Emergency work and repairs66-74 ERSKINE STREET DUBBO 2830Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space29 GRANGEWOOD DRIVE DUBBO 2830Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation20 GEYSER CRESCENT DUBBO 2830Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)94L DUNEDOO ROAD DUBBO 2830Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Fences; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development16 LADY BARRON CIRCLE DUBBO 2830Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool19 PATERSON CIRCUIT DUBBO 2830Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation86 ARGYLE AVENUE DUBBO 2830Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation25 GEYSER CRESCENT DUBBO 2830Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure4 CHONDELLE COURT DUBBO 2830Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 CHARLOTTE STREET DUBBO 2830Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation7 CHANNEL COURT DUBBO 2830Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureU 2 19R ROSEDALE ROAD DUBBO 2830Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation4 ST BRIGIDS CIRCUIT DUBBO 2830Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation3 CHANNEL COURT DUBBO 2830Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Carport528 WHEELERS LANE DUBBO 2830Under Assessment
- Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation56 ST BRIGIDS CIRCUIT DUBBO 2830Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Garage, carport or carparking space52 SUNNINGDALE CLOSE DUBBO 2830Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation82 STREAM AVENUE, DUBBODetermined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool135R OBLEY ROAD DUBBO 2830Under Assessment
2025· 515 proposals
515 proposals lodged in 2025. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2024· 521 proposals
521 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 572 proposals
572 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 641 proposals
641 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 393 proposals
393 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 5 proposals
5 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
17 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Boundary Rd after Dalton StBus stop
- Boundary Rd after Macquarie StBus stop
- Boundary Rd before Dalton StBus stop
- Boundary Rd before Macquarie StBus stop
- Fairview St at Palmer StBus stop
- Fairview St opp Palmer StBus stop
- Fitzroy St after Macquarie StBus stop
- Fitzroy St at Hammond StBus stop
- Fitzroy St before Macquarie StBus stop
- Fitzroy St opp Fairview StBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
58 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Alexander Bell Memorial ParkPark
- Ballymore ParkPark
- Bennetts ParkPark
- Biddybunge ParkPark
- Bourke Hill ParkPark
- Brian Dickens ParkPark
- Brilbral Falls ReservePark
- Bunglegumbie ReserveNature reserve
- Butlers Falls ReserveNature reserve
- Carisbrook ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 13
- Emergency department
- On site
- Advanced Dental CareWhylandra Streetdentist
- AlternativeCobra Streetalternative
- Douglass Hanly Moirsample_collection
- Dubbo Base HospitalMyall Streethospital
- Dubbo Community Health Centreclinic
- Dubbo Private HospitalMoran Drivehospital
- Flourish AustraliaDarling Streetyes
- Hear our Heart Ear Bus ProjectErskine Streetaudiologist
- Lifebloodblood_donation
- Lourdes Hospital DubboCobbora Roadhospital
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
9 state heritage places
- CBC Bank110-114 Macquarie Street DubboSHR
- CML Building118 Macquarie Street DubboSHR
- Dubbo RAAF Stores Depot (former)Cobra Street, DubboSHR
- Dubbo Railway Station and Yard GroupMain Western railway, DubboSHR
- Dubbo rail bridge over Macquarie RiverMain Western railway 462 762 km DubboSHR
- DundullimalObley Road, DubboSHR
- Kemwah Court195-197 Macquarie Street DubboSHR
- Old Dubbo Gaol215 Macquarie Street DubboSHR
- Talbragar Shire Council ChambersMacquarie Street, DubboSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
9 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Blueridge Parkkindergarten
- Dubbo Christian Preschoolkindergarten
- Dubbo West PreschoolBaird Drivekindergarten
- Dubbo and District PreschoolHampden Streetkindergarten
- Goodstart Early Learningkindergarten
- Gowrie NSW Dubbo Early Education and CareSpears Drivekindergarten
- Insight Early Learningkindergarten
- Little Learnerskindergarten
- kindergartenkindergarten
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 151
- Parks (OSM)
- 130
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 89.5/100
- Cohort rank
- #91 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Champagne Dr After Lansdowne Drtransport
- Cobbora Rd Opp Tony McGrane Pltransport
- Heather St After Meek Sttransport
- Torryburn Rd After Whitewood Rdtransport
- Waverly Dr After Colony Crestransport
- Blueridge Parkchildcarekindergarten
- Dubbo Christian Preschoolchildcarekindergarten
- Dubbo West PreschoolchildcareBaird Drivekindergarten
- Dubbo and District PreschoolchildcareHampden Streetkindergarten
- Goodstart Early Learningchildcarekindergarten
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed