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Dubbo, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Dubbo is a mid-size city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 43,516. Elevation: 866 ft (264 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
43,516 Population 15/sq mi density
866 ft Elevation 264 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
24.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$29,609 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$29,609 median income, 3.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$174,600 home value, $873/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population43,516
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density15/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$29,609
Per Capita$29,609
Unemployment3.3%

Housing

B
Home Value$174,600
Rent$873
Ownership64.9%
Housing Units17,406

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain24.7 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation866 ft (264 m)
Population43,516
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation866 ft (264 m)
Coordinates-32.2430°, 148.6048°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation24.7 inches (628 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$29,609
Median Age35.0 years

About Dubbo

Dubbo is a mid-size city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 43,516. The city sits at an elevation of 866 feet (264 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Dubbo has a population of 43,516 with a density of 15 people per square mile, spread across 2,913.5 square miles. The median age is 35.0 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

43,516
Total Population
15
People / sq mi
35.0yrs
Median Age
10% below Australia avg
2,913.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Dubbo vs Australia Average

The median household income in Dubbo is $29,609, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,609 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $569, 60% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 4,134 business establishments.

Income: Dubbo vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$29,609
61% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$29,609
Avg Weekly Wage$569

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.3%
8% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)4,134

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Dubbo is $174,600, 38% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $873 (25% below the national average of $1,163). 64.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 17,406 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$174,600
38% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$873
25% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership64.9%
Owner-Occupied64.9%
Renter-Occupied35.1%
Housing Units17,406

Property Tax

Climate in Dubbo

Dubbo has an average annual temperature of 17.7°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jan (26.4°C), the coldest is Jul (9.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 573 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.4°C / 80°F 18.6° / 34.1° 50.1
Feb 25°C / 77°F 17.9° / 32.2° 58.0
Mar 22.2°C / 72°F 15.1° / 29.4° 57.1
Apr 18°C / 64°F 10.8° / 25.2° 33.2
May 13.2°C / 56°F 6.4° / 20.1° 35.7
Jun 10.4°C / 51°F 4.5° / 16.4° 53.0
Jul 9.4°C / 49°F 2.9° / 15.8° 42.2
Aug 10.3°C / 51°F 3.1° / 17.5° 37.4
Sep 13.8°C / 57°F 6.1° / 21.6° 38.0
Oct 17.7°C / 64°F 9.7° / 25.7° 48.4
Nov 21.4°C / 71°F 13.6° / 29.2° 55.5
Dec 24°C / 75°F 16.2° / 31.9° 64.7
Dubbo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 291 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 866 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average62.9°F
16% above Australia avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation866 ft (264 m)
Area2,913.5 sq mi (7,546.0 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates-32.2430°N, 148.6048°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.7"
35% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.03"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 13, 2017.

Apr 13, 2017 23 km WSW of Millthorpe, Australia M4.2 147 km
Aug 21, 1994 16 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.8 134 km
Mar 18, 2008 32 km NE of Peak Hill, Australia M3.7 35 km
Aug 19, 1994 21 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.5 128 km
Sep 13, 1990 New South Wales, Australia M3.5 53 km
Aug 19, 1994 23 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.4 133 km
Aug 21, 1994 25 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.4 127 km
Aug 19, 1994 22 km ESE of Forbes, Australia M3.0 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Wettest
February 76°F (25°C) 2.2 in
March 72°F (22°C) 1.8 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
June 50°F (10°C) 1.5 in Driest
July 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in Coldest
August 51°F (10°C) 1.8 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
November 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
December 75°F (24°C) 2.1 in

Dubbo has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 48°F in July to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.0") and June the driest (1.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Dubbo

Institution Type Founded Website
Central West Leadership Academy College - ,
Charles Sturt University, Dubbo Campus University - Visit →
School of Rural Health University - Visit →
TAFE Western Dubbo College Myall Street Campus College - ,
TAFE Western Dubbo College Narromine Road Campus College - ,
Western College Alesco Learning Centre College - ,

Schools in Dubbo

18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Pius X Primary School - - - -
Burrabadine Christian Community School - - - -
St Laurence's Catholic Primary School - - - -
Dubbo South Primary School - - - -
Mian School - - - -
Dubbo College, South Campus - - - -
Dubbo College, Delroy Campus - - - -
Yawarra Community School - - - -
Dubbo North Public School - - - -
Dubbo School of Distance Education - - - -
Dubbo College, Senior Campus - - - -
Dubbo Public School - - - -
Orana Heights Public School - - - -
Dubbo West Public School - - - -
Macquarie Anglican Grammar School - - - -
St Mary's Primary School - - - -
Buninyong Public School - - - -
Lincoln School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Dubbo

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Dubbo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dubbo Regional Museum And History Centre

Libraries in Dubbo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Macquarie Regional Libaray0.0

Hotels in Dubbo

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Blue Gum Motel
Dubbo Budget Stay

Restaurants in Dubbo

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cattlemans Restaurant
Hog's Breath Cafe
Lime Thai
Pizza Hut
Quality Inn Reflections Restaurant
Rose Garden Thai Restaurant
Savannah Function Centre

Cafes in Dubbo

12 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Black Tambourine
Blend Sixty-Six
Dahab Cafe
Gloria Jean's
Local Coffee Co
Outlook Cafe
Press Cafe
Russos
Short Street Store
The Butchers Wife Cafe
The Harvest
Wild Bean Cafe

Cinemas in Dubbo

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Reading Cinema

Theatres in Dubbo

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre

Zoos in Dubbo

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Clinics in Dubbo

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dubbo Community Health Centre
Western Plains Medical Centre

Dentists in Dubbo

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Advanced Dental Care

Veterinaries in Dubbo

3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Duncan McGinness Veterinary Surgeon
Orana Veterinary Service
Vet Pet Medical Centre

Train Stations in Dubbo

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dubbo Station

Gas Stations in Dubbo

18 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
Ampol
Ampol
Ampol Diesel Stop
AU #1102278938
AU #1102288722
AU #1208487886
AU #13818116542
AU #610341680
BP
BP Dubbo West
EG Australia
Inland Petroleum
Mobil
Shell
Shell
Shell 24Hr Card
United

Banks in Dubbo

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Bankwest
BOQ
Greater Bank
Newcastle Permanent

Shopping Malls in Dubbo

3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dubbo Square
Orana Mall
Riverdale Shopping Centre

Golf Courses in Dubbo

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dubbo Golf Club
Golf West Driving Range and Minigolf

Airports Near Dubbo

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dubbo City Regional AirportDBOMedium Airport
Narromine AirportQRMMedium Airport
Elengerah Airport-Small Airport
Fairview Airport-Small Airport
Gilgandra Airport-Small Airport
Glencoe Airport-Small Airport
Grange View homestead airfield-Small Airport
Parkes private strip-Small Airport
Peak Hill Airport-Small Airport
Trangie Airport-Small Airport
Wellington Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Dubbo

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Dubbo Grove Post Office
Dubbo Post Shop
Dubbo West Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dubbo

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Anglican Church
Dubbo Baptist Church
Dubbo Gospel Chapel
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Riverside Church, Christian Outreach Centre
Roman Catholic
Salvation Army
St John the Baptist and St Elijah the Prophet
St Laurence O'Toole Church
St Mark's
Uniting

Explore Near Dubbo

UFO Sightings
2
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dubbo

What is the population of Dubbo?

Dubbo has a population of 43,516 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 2,913.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Dubbo expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,609, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $174,600 (38% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $873 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Dubbo?

Dubbo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.7 inches.

How is the job market in Dubbo?

Dubbo has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $569. There are 4,134 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Dubbo?

The median home value in Dubbo is $174,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $873. The homeownership rate is 64.9%.

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