What's it like to live in Dubbo?
Dubbo is part of Dubbo Regional in New South Wales
2830 · NSW
Dubbo Regional Overall Score
51 out of 100
Dubbo falls within Dubbo Regional, which scores in the 51th percentile among regional councils in NSW.
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 51/100 |
| Community Services | 36/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 45/100 |
| Core Operations | 73/100 |
What Makes This Area Unique
Western NSW's service capital — Taronga Western Plains Zoo and wide-open spaces
Dubbo is the major service centre for western NSW — a functional, friendly regional city that serves an enormous catchment area. Taronga's Western Plains Zoo is the star attraction, and the city has solid amenity for its size.
Living here: Dubbo offers solid regional city services at very affordable prices. The zoo is world-class. Health and education services are good for a regional centre. It's 5+ hours from Sydney — you're committing to regional life.