Dubbo Regional Council

Obley

NSW2868

Obley at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

94

Median age 56

The brief

What to know about Obley.

The postcode for Obley is 2868 (NSW).

Obley (2868) sits in the Dubbo region of NSW.

Obley has roughly 94 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Obley 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 1 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Obley's population at 94, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

94

Median age

56

Family households

76%

Lone person

24%

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)

$195/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$100/wk

Owner occupied

79%

Renter occupied

12%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

94

Median age: 56

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

7

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Assault2 (28.6%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2 (28.6%)
Theft1 (14.3%)
Against justice procedures1 (14.3%)
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1 (14.3%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Obley.

Local schools for Obley

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Government School Catchment

Yeoval Central School

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Wambangalang Environmental Education Centre

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Non-Government Schools

St Columba's Catholic Primary School Yeoval

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© 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

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Weather data from BOM station Dubbo Airport AWS (25 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Obley.

What is the Obley postcode?
Obley is in the 2868 postcode, in NSW, in the Dubbo Regional Council region.
Where is Obley?
Obley is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2868, in the Dubbo Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in Obley?
The median weekly rent for houses is $195, for units it's $100.
What schools are in Obley?
There are 3 schools serving Obley on this page, including St Columba's Catholic Primary School Yeoval, Yeoval Central School, Wambangalang Environmental Education Centre.
How walkable is Obley?
Obley has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Obley?
Obley is close to Wambangalang, North Yeoval, North Yeoval, Yeoval, Toongi.
What is the population of Obley?
The population of Obley is approximately 94 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.

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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