Blacktown vs Dubbo
The verdict
Dubbo is more affordable, with a median house price of $620K versus $1.12M in Blacktown. Blacktown rates higher for education (65 vs 39). Blacktown is closer to the coast (31.1 km vs 273.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Blacktown rates higher (48 vs 17/100 in Dubbo).
Scores
| Blacktown | Dubbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 63 |
| Transport | 94 | 71 |
| Education | 65 | 39 |
| Liveability | 92 | 75 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blacktown | Dubbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 50,961 | 43,516 |
| Median age | 34 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,774 | $1,690 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.7% | 30.7% |
| Born in Australia | 43.6% | 81.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.5 |
Growth: Blacktown Stable · Dubbo High Growth
Property
| Blacktown | Dubbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.12M | $620K |
| Median unit price | $529K | $324K |
| House price YoY | 13.7% | 8.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $627 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 4.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 32 |
Median price history
Safety
| Blacktown | Dubbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 48 | 17 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 234 | 524 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 210 | 299 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 681 | 1,321 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 15,775 | 16,872 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blacktown | Dubbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 18 | 24 |
| Government | 11 | 13 |
| Independent | 3 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,009 | 929 |
Transport
| Blacktown | Dubbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 94 | 71 |
| Train stations | 2 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 272 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 68 | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 700 m | 3.9 km |
Liveability
| Blacktown | Dubbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 32.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 16.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 580 |
| Supermarkets | 10 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 27 | 22 |
| Parks | 90 | 133 |
| Playgrounds | 46 | 21 |
| Swimming pools | 23 | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 31.1 km | 273.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 30.1 km | 300.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.3 km | 4.8 km |
Population & growth
| Blacktown | Dubbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 50,961 | 43,516 |
| Estimated 2025 | 51,604 | 45,797 |
| Projected 2041 | 52,649 | 62,810 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.31% | 1.29% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Blacktown or Dubbo?
Blacktown has the higher residential safety score (Blacktown 48/100 vs Dubbo 17/100).
Which is more affordable, Blacktown or Dubbo?
Dubbo is more affordable, with a median house price of $620K versus $1.12M.
Which has better schools, Blacktown or Dubbo?
Blacktown has a higher average school ICSEA (Blacktown 1009 vs Dubbo 929; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Blacktown or Dubbo?
Blacktown has the higher transport score (Blacktown 94/100 vs Dubbo 71/100).
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