Dubbo vs Merrylands
The verdict
Dubbo is more affordable, with a median house price of $642K versus $1.43M in Merrylands. Merrylands rates higher for transport (96 vs 71). Merrylands is closer to the coast (20.8 km vs 273.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Merrylands rates higher (55 vs 17/100 in Dubbo).
Scores
| Dubbo | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 84 |
| Transport | 71 | 96 |
| Education | 39 | 61 |
| Liveability | 75 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dubbo | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 43,516 | 32,472 |
| Median age | 35 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,690 | $1,470 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.7% | 39.6% |
| Born in Australia | 81.2% | 40.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 3 |
Growth: Dubbo High Growth · Merrylands High Growth
Property
| Dubbo | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $642K | $1.43M |
| Median unit price | $365K | $535K |
| House price YoY | 13.8% | 9.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $570 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.4% | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 41 | 52 |
Median price history
Safety
| Dubbo | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 17 | 55 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 524 | 209 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 301 | 126 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,328 | 511 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,446 | 7,062 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dubbo | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 24 | 6 |
| Government | 13 | 5 |
| Independent | 6 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 914 | 965 |
See the full school list on each profile: Dubbo · Merrylands
Transport
| Dubbo | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 71 | 96 |
| Train stations | 2 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 156 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | 49 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.9 km | 570 m |
Liveability
| Dubbo | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.5°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 580 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 6 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 22 | 8 |
| Parks | 133 | 39 |
| Playgrounds | 21 | 27 |
| Swimming pools | 6 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 273.6 km | 20.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 300.5 km | 20.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.8 km | 1.6 km |
Population & growth
| Dubbo | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 43,516 | 32,472 |
| Estimated 2025 | 45,797 | 36,508 |
| Projected 2041 | 62,810 | 46,077 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.29% | 2.97% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Dubbo or Merrylands?
Merrylands has the higher residential safety score (Dubbo 17/100 vs Merrylands 55/100).
Which is more affordable, Dubbo or Merrylands?
Dubbo is more affordable, with a median house price of $642K versus $1.43M.
Which has better schools, Dubbo or Merrylands?
Merrylands has a higher average school ICSEA (Dubbo 914 vs Merrylands 965; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Dubbo or Merrylands?
Merrylands has the higher transport score (Dubbo 71/100 vs Merrylands 96/100).
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