Auburn vs Dubbo
The verdict
Dubbo is more affordable, with a median house price of $642K versus $1.59M in Auburn. Auburn rates higher for education (67 vs 39). Auburn is closer to the coast (16.6 km vs 273.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Auburn rates higher (65 vs 17/100 in Dubbo).
Scores
| Auburn | Dubbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 63 |
| Transport | 96 | 71 |
| Education | 67 | 39 |
| Liveability | 90 | 75 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Auburn | Dubbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,333 | 43,516 |
| Median age | 31 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,533 | $1,690 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.4% | 30.7% |
| Born in Australia | 28.0% | 81.2% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Auburn High Growth · Dubbo High Growth
Property
| Auburn | Dubbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.59M | $642K |
| Median unit price | $607K | $365K |
| House price YoY | 14.2% | 13.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $570 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.3% | 4.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 54 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Auburn | Dubbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 65 | 17 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 125 | 524 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 236 | 301 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 427 | 1,328 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,970 | 13,446 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Auburn | Dubbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 16 | 24 |
| Government | 4 | 13 |
| Independent | 9 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,013 | 914 |
Transport
| Auburn | Dubbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 71 |
| Train stations | 1 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 166 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 42 | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 860 m | 3.9 km |
Liveability
| Auburn | Dubbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 32.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 16.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 580 |
| Supermarkets | 6 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 19 | 22 |
| Parks | 26 | 133 |
| Playgrounds | 23 | 21 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.6 km | 273.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.8 km | 300.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 890 m | 4.8 km |
Population & growth
| Auburn | Dubbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 39,333 | 43,516 |
| Estimated 2025 | 43,406 | 45,797 |
| Projected 2041 | 53,289 | 62,810 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.49% | 1.29% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Auburn or Dubbo?
Auburn has the higher residential safety score (Auburn 65/100 vs Dubbo 17/100).
Which is more affordable, Auburn or Dubbo?
Dubbo is more affordable, with a median house price of $642K versus $1.59M.
Which has better schools, Auburn or Dubbo?
Auburn has a higher average school ICSEA (Auburn 1013 vs Dubbo 914; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Auburn or Dubbo?
Auburn has the higher transport score (Auburn 96/100 vs Dubbo 71/100).
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