NSW2830· Pop. 44,963Warrumbungle

DUBBO DC

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

49

Liveability score

34

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Real

$676,350

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

Real

4.2%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

-1.3%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

2.1%

modelled estimate

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DUBBO DC shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$540/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+3.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

1.4

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.31%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

49 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.5%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020
$380k
2021
$450k
2022
$520k
2023
$550k
2024
$625k
2025
$685k
2026
$676k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

DUBBO DC is a NSW suburb offering moderate rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

  • Rental yield 4.2% with stable tenant demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,695/wk

$44k taxable p.a.

Renters

33.0%

62.9% owner-occupier

Median age

36.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.8%

Population growth

+0.9% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

83%

7% apartments

Degree qualified

20.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

16.2%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.4 ha

Large block

Household size

2.8 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

1.4%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

298.8 km

Regional

Days on market

50 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

38.6%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

283.5 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

74/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 2830

🏫11 Primary🎓4 Secondary📚6 Combined3 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (11)

St Laurence's Catholic Primary School Dubbo

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1043(65%)
211 students19:1 student–teacher51% girls27% top SEA quarter

St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1003(48%)
429 students21:1 student–teacher51% girls15% top SEA quarter

St John's Catholic Primary School Dubbo

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 998(46%)
409 students20:1 student–teacher51% girls16% top SEA quarter

Dubbo Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 972(34%)
520 students12:1 student–teacher47% girls15% top SEA quarter

St Pius X Catholic Primary School Dubbo

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 963(30%)
183 students17:1 student–teacher58% girls13% top SEA quarter

Ballimore Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 923(16%)
13 students9:1 student–teacher31% girls3% top SEA quarter

Dubbo South Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 911(13%)
570 students16:1 student–teacher50% girls9% top SEA quarter

Orana Heights Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 900(11%)
614 students15:1 student–teacher47% girls8% top SEA quarter

Dubbo North Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 850(5%)
276 students14:1 student–teacher45% girls3% top SEA quarter

Buninyong Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 787(3%)
436 students15:1 student–teacher48% girls2% top SEA quarter

Dubbo West Public School

Government · Yrs P-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 772(2%)
293 students13:1 student–teacher53% girls2% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (4)

St Johns College Dubbo

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1004(49%)
941 students12:1 student–teacher50% girls17% top SEA quarter

Dubbo College Senior Campus

Government · Yrs 11-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 929(18%)
651 students9:1 student–teacher52% girls10% top SEA quarter

Dubbo College South Campus

Government · Yrs 7-10 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 864(6%)
687 students12:1 student–teacher51% girls6% top SEA quarter

Dubbo College Delroy Campus

Government · Yrs 7-10 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 804(3%)
468 students10:1 student–teacher45% girls2% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (6)

Central West Leadership Academy

Independent · Yrs K-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1072(76%)
158 students13:1 student–teacher49% girls34% top SEA quarter

Dubbo Christian School

Independent · Yrs K-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1049(68%)
671 students12:1 student–teacher53% girls26% top SEA quarter

Macquarie Anglican Grammar School

Independent · Yrs K-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1040(64%)
664 students15:1 student–teacher51% girls24% top SEA quarter

Burrabadine Christian Community School

Independent · Yrs K-10 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 996(45%)
215 students11:1 student–teacher51% girls19% top SEA quarter

Dubbo School of Distance Education

Government · Yrs P-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 888(9%)
183 students3:1 student–teacher44% girls5% top SEA quarter

Special (3)

Yawarra Community School

Government · Yrs U · Inner Regional

ICSEA 867(6%)
50 students4:1 student–teacher30% girls9% top SEA quarter

Mian School

Government · Yrs U · Inner Regional

ICSEA 706(1%)
24 students3:1 student–teacher21% girls

Lincoln School

Government · Yrs U · Inner Regional

ICSEA 695(1%)
14 students1:1 student–teacher0% girls1% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe
100/ 100

0.1 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Below average
915ICSEA · national avg 1000

23 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
10/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 3 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

13

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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