Dubbo, NSW 2830 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Dubbo is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2830, home to 43,516 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Warrumbungle local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 299 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 43,516
- Median age
- 35 years
- Median household income
- $1,690 /week
- Median personal income
- $876 /week
- Median family income
- $2,047 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Dubbo Regional
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Far West and Orana
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $310 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,582
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Dubbo Public School
- Mian School
- Dubbo North Public School
- Dubbo West Public School
- Yawarra Community School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 train stop, 38 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 train stop, 169 bus stops
- Brisbane St Opp Browns Lane
- Dubbo RSL Memorial Club, Wingewarra St
- Brisbane St Before Wingewarra St
- Riverdale Mall, Macquarie St
- Dubbo Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 12 cafés
- 32 restaurants
- 16 pubs and bars
- 137 parks and reserves
- 7 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 7 supermarkets
- 28 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 70.3% of the 23,002 resolvable premises in Dubbo. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 70.3%
- Fibre to the Building: 1.0%
- Fibre to the Node: 20.6%
- Fixed Wireless: 7.4%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 5,935 across postcode 2830 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 10% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,883 violent offences, 1,389 theft, 740 other offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dubbo?
Dubbo (NSW 2830) had 43,516 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 35. It sits within the Dubbo Regional local government area.
What is the median rent in Dubbo?
The median advertised rent in Dubbo is $310/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Dubbo?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Dubbo covering government sectors. Nearest include: Dubbo Public School (0.3 km), Mian School (0.5 km), Dubbo North Public School (1.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Dubbo?
Dubbo is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (70.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Dubbo?
Across postcode 2830, 5,935 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (1,883), theft (1,389), other (740). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Dubbo?
170 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Dubbo centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 38 bus stops, 1 train stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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