Dubbo vs Liverpool
The verdict
Dubbo is more affordable, with a median house price of $642K versus $1.30M in Liverpool. Liverpool rates higher for transport (95 vs 71). Liverpool is closer to the coast (21.6 km vs 273.6 km).
Scores
| Dubbo | Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 81 |
| Transport | 71 | 95 |
| Education | 39 | 51 |
| Liveability | 75 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dubbo | Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 43,516 | 31,078 |
| Median age | 35 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,690 | $1,303 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.7% | 35.8% |
| Born in Australia | 81.2% | 33.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Dubbo High Growth · Liverpool Moderate Growth
Property
| Dubbo | Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $642K | $1.30M |
| Median unit price | $365K | $526K |
| House price YoY | 13.8% | 28.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $570 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.4% | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 41 | 65 |
Median price history
Safety
| Dubbo | Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 17 | 18 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 524 | 373 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 301 | 341 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,328 | 1,065 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,446 | 15,500 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dubbo | Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 24 | 11 |
| Government | 13 | 8 |
| Independent | 6 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 914 | 965 |
Transport
| Dubbo | Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 71 | 95 |
| Train stations | 2 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 141 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | 63 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.9 km | 1.0 km |
Liveability
| Dubbo | Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.5°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.0°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 580 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 6 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 22 | 48 |
| Parks | 133 | 28 |
| Playgrounds | 21 | 17 |
| Swimming pools | 6 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 14 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 273.6 km | 21.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 300.5 km | 27.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.8 km | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| Dubbo | Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 43,516 | 31,078 |
| Estimated 2025 | 45,797 | 33,632 |
| Projected 2041 | 62,810 | 39,818 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.29% | 1.99% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Dubbo or Liverpool?
Liverpool has the higher residential safety score (Dubbo 17/100 vs Liverpool 18/100).
Which is more affordable, Dubbo or Liverpool?
Dubbo is more affordable, with a median house price of $642K versus $1.30M.
Which has better schools, Dubbo or Liverpool?
Liverpool has a higher average school ICSEA (Dubbo 914 vs Liverpool 965; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Dubbo or Liverpool?
Liverpool has the higher transport score (Dubbo 71/100 vs Liverpool 95/100).
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