Dubbo Regional Council
Dripstone
Dripstone at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
68
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Dripstone.
Dripstone (2820) sits in the Dubbo region of NSW.
Dripstone has roughly 68 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Dripstone scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 34°C (hot), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 414mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Dubbo Airport AWS station, 25.3km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dripstone's population at 68, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
68
Median age
52
Family households
81%
Lone person
15%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$230/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$240/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
68
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Dripstone.
Local schools for Dripstone
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Government School Catchment
Mumbil Public School
Wellington Public School
Wellington High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
414 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
33.5°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
4.9°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Dubbo Airport AWS (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Dripstone.
- What is the Dripstone postcode?
- Dripstone is in the 2820 postcode, in NSW, in the Dubbo Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dripstone?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $240.
- What schools are in Dripstone?
- There are 6 schools serving Dripstone on this page, including Mumbil Public School, Wellington Public School, St Mary's Catholic School Wellington.
- How walkable is Dripstone?
- Dripstone has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Dripstone?
- Dripstone is close to Apsley, Neurea, Mumbil, Mount Arthur, Wellington.
- What is the population of Dripstone?
- Dripstone has approximately 68 residents. The median age is 52.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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