Dubbo
NSW 2830 · Dubbo Regional
43,516 (2021) → 45,797 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Dubbo is a high growth suburb in Dubbo Regional, NSW 2830, about 301km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $642K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 24 schools, a transport score of 71/100, and is about 274km inland. Dubbo has an overall score of 63/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 17/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2830 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (1.72%), Nepal (1.62%), England (0.96%), Philippines (0.77%), New Zealand (0.7%)
Top languages: Nepali (1.74%), Punjabi (0.8%), Malayalam (0.48%), Urdu (0.4%), Mandarin (0.38%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 929 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Central West Leadership AcademyCombined · IndependentICSEA 1072
- Dubbo Christian SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1049
- St Laurence's Catholic Primary School DubboPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1043
- Macquarie Anglican Grammar SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1040
- St Johns College DubboSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1004
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School DubboPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1003
- St John's Catholic Primary School DubboPrimary · CatholicICSEA 998
- Burrabadine Christian Community SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 996
- Dubbo Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 972
- St Pius X Catholic Primary School DubboPrimary · CatholicICSEA 963
- Dubbo College Senior CampusSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 929
- Dubbo South Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 911
- Orana Heights Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 900
- Dubbo School of Distance EducationCombined · GovernmentICSEA 888
- Yawarra Community SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 867
- Dubbo College South CampusSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 864
- Dubbo North Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 850
- Dubbo College Delroy CampusSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 804
- Buninyong Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 787
- Dubbo West Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 772
- Mian SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 706
- Lincoln SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 695
- Vista LodgeCombined · Independent
- Skillset Senior College - DubboSecondary · Independent
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Dubbo
Is Dubbo safe?
Dubbo has a residential safety score of 17/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 13,446 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Dubbo?
In Dubbo, the median house price is $642K and the median unit price is $365K. Median weekly house rent is $570.
How far is Dubbo from Sydney CBD?
Dubbo is about 300.5 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Dubbo?
Dubbo has 24 schools, with an average ICSEA of 914 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Dubbo?
Dubbo has a transport score of 71/100, including 2 train stations.