Wongarbon
NSW 2831 · Dubbo Regional
814 (2021) → 843 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Dubbo Regional local government area (est. 57,567 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Wongarbon is a stable suburb in Dubbo Regional, NSW 2831, about 284km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $608K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 256km inland. Wongarbon has an overall score of 12/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 71/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2831 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.72%), New Zealand (0.98%), Ireland (0.61%), USA (0.49%), Philippines (0.37%)
Top languages: Tagalog (0.49%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 927 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Wongarbon Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 973
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
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
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to 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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Wongarbon
Is Wongarbon safe?
Wongarbon has a residential safety score of 71/100, 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 3,194 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Wongarbon?
In Wongarbon, the median house price is $608K. Median weekly house rent is $335.
How far is Wongarbon from Sydney CBD?
Wongarbon is about 284.3 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Wongarbon?
Wongarbon has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 973 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Wongarbon?
Wongarbon has a transport score of 0/100.