Dubbo West at a glance
Walk score
22
Very car dependent
Population
45.0k
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Dubbo West.
The postcode for Dubbo West is 2830 (NSW).
Dubbo West (2830) sits in the Warrumbungle region of NSW.
Dubbo West has roughly 44,963 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. 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 West scores 22/100 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, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dubbo West's population at 44,963, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
44,963
Median age
36
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$310/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$264/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
44,963
Median age: 36
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Getting around
Walkability.
22
30
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Dubbo West.
Local schools for Dubbo West
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Government School Catchment
Dubbo West Public School
Dubbo College Delroy Campus
Yawarra Community 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 West.
- What is the Dubbo West postcode?
- Dubbo West is in the 2830 postcode, in NSW, in the Warrumbungle Shire Council region.
- Where is Dubbo West?
- Dubbo West is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2830, in the Warrumbungle Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dubbo West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $310, for units it's $264.
- What schools are in Dubbo West?
- There are 20 schools serving Dubbo West on this page, including Dubbo West Public School, St Pius X Catholic Primary School Dubbo, Dubbo College Delroy Campus.
- How walkable is Dubbo West?
- Dubbo West has a Walk Score of 22 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 30, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Dubbo West?
- Dubbo West is close to Talbragar, Dubbo Grove, Manera Heights, Orana Heights, Dubbo East.
- What is the population of Dubbo West?
- The population of Dubbo West is approximately 44,963 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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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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