Boothenba vs Dubbo

Dubbo scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Boothenba (948) sits above Dubbo (904).

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Boothenba and Dubbo side by side

MeasureBoothenbaDubbo
Price and market
Median house–$625,000
Median unit–$250,560
House price change, 12 months–+8.7%
Renting
House rent$600/wk$600/wk
Unit rent$400/wk$400/wk
Owner occupied–62.0%
Renter occupied–34.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1020
Average ICSEA948904
Lifestyle and people
Walk score02
Transit score00
Bike score055
Population–43,516
Median age–35
Climate
Annual rainfall587 mm591 mm
Mean max, January33.5°C33.5°C

Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.

Which suits whom

For buyers
We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
For investors
Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
For families
Boothenba edges out on average school ICSEA (948 vs 904).

Boothenba vs Dubbo: common questions

Does Boothenba or Dubbo have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Boothenba scores 948 vs 904 in Dubbo. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

Which is more walkable, Boothenba or Dubbo?

Dubbo scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.