Dubbo at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
43.5k
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Dubbo.
The postcode for Dubbo is 2830 (NSW).
Dubbo (2830) sits in the Warrumbungle region of NSW.
Dubbo has roughly 43,516 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Dubbo scores 2/100 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 6 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dubbo's population at 43,516, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (62% own, 34% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
43,516
Median age
35
Family households
70%
Lone person
27%
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)
$310/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$310/wk
Owner occupied
62%
Renter occupied
34%
At a deeper level
43,516
Median age: 35
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Safety
Crime and safety.
7,342
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.
2
0
55
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Dubbo.
Local schools for Dubbo
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Government School Catchment
Dubbo College Senior Campus
Dubbo School of Distance Education
Buninyong Public School
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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 Dubbo.
- What is the Dubbo postcode?
- Dubbo is in the 2830 postcode, in NSW, in the Warrumbungle Shire Council region.
- Where is Dubbo?
- Dubbo is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2830, in the Warrumbungle Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dubbo?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $310, for units it's $310.
- What schools are in Dubbo?
- There are 20 schools serving Dubbo on this page, including Dubbo College Senior Campus, St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo, Dubbo School of Distance Education.
- How walkable is Dubbo?
- Dubbo has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 55.
- What suburbs are near Dubbo?
- Dubbo is close to Dubbo East, Dubbo Dc, Manera Heights, Troy Junction, Orana Heights.
- What is the population of Dubbo?
- The population of Dubbo is approximately 43,516 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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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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