Brocklehurst vs Dubbo
The verdict
Brocklehurst is more affordable, with a median house price of $574K versus $620K in Dubbo. Dubbo rates higher for transport (71 vs 0). Dubbo is closer to the coast (273.6 km vs 281.6 km).
Scores
BrocklehurstDubbo
| Brocklehurst | Dubbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 13 | 63 |
| Transport | 0 | 71 |
| Education | 34 | 39 |
| Liveability | 7 | 75 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Brocklehurst | Dubbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 308 | 43,516 |
| Median age | 44 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,890 | $1,690 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 10.1% | 30.7% |
| Born in Australia | 84.4% | 81.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.5 |
Growth: Brocklehurst Stable · Dubbo High Growth
Property
| Brocklehurst | Dubbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $574K | $620K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $324K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 8.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.5% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 32 |
Median price history
Safety
| Brocklehurst | Dubbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 17 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 325 | 524 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 299 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 649 | 1,321 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,636 | 16,872 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Brocklehurst | Dubbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 24 |
| Government | 0 | 13 |
| Independent | 0 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 929 |
See the full school list on each profile: Brocklehurst · Dubbo
Transport
| Brocklehurst | Dubbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 71 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 12.2 km | 3.9 km |
Liveability
| Brocklehurst | Dubbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.5°C | 32.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.0°C | 16.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 580 | 580 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 22 |
| Parks | 1 | 133 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 21 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 281.6 km | 273.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 309.9 km | 300.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.6 km | 4.8 km |
Population & growth
| Brocklehurst | Dubbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 308 | 43,516 |
| Estimated 2025 | 319 | 45,797 |
| Projected 2041 | 325 | 62,810 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.88% | 1.29% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Brocklehurst or Dubbo?
Brocklehurst is more affordable, with a median house price of $574K versus $620K.
Which has better public transport, Brocklehurst or Dubbo?
Dubbo has the higher transport score (Brocklehurst 0/100 vs Dubbo 71/100).
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