Living in a house in Dubbo costs about $7,194 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Dubbo sits 6.8 kilometres from Dubbo CBD. Unit costs come in at $6,804, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,500 body corporate levy. Switching from driving to public transport saves $226 per year at this distance.
Cheaper to run than 100% of Dubbo Regional suburbs. Score blends running cost (50%), schools (20%) and flood & fire risk (30%).
Estimated electricity cost
typical 2-person household
House
$3,150/yr
6,160 kWh
Unit
$2,611/yr
4,620 kWh
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for Dubbo's climate zone at 2026-27 regulated prices for its electricity network. Get the free report for a breakdown by your exact number of occupants.
Getting around Dubbo
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
No scheduled service within a 2 km walk of the suburb centre.
Supermarkets
0
Cafes
0
Parks
0
Counted from OpenStreetMap via Overpass inside a 2 km walking radius of the suburb centre, built 2026-08-07. Distances are straight line from that centre, so a specific address can be closer or further. Mapping is contributed and can lag a new opening.
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Frequently asked questions about Dubbo
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Dubbo to Dubbo CBD?
Driving saves Dubbo residents $226 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $2,174 versus $2,400 by public transport using the Opal network.
What are the council rates in Dubbo?
Dubbo falls under Dubbo Regional Council. The average residential rate for 2026-27 is $1,270 per year for an owner-occupied house, based on OLG data uplifted by the council's IPART rate peg. Individual properties pay more or less depending on land value. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,270 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Dubbo?
Running a unit in Dubbo costs approximately $6,804 per year by car or $7,030 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,270, water and sewerage $1,300, estimated body corporate levy of $1,500, and contents insurance of $560. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Dubbo close to public transport?
No scheduled public transport stop was found within a 2 km walk of the centre of Dubbo. The running cost on this page assumes driving, which is why the commute component is the largest line for most suburbs in this position.
What shops and parks are in Dubbo?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Dubbo there are 0 supermarkets, 0 cafes and 0 parks. These counts come from OpenStreetMap via Overpass, which is contributed mapping and can lag a recent opening or closure.
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Data sources: Council rates: Dubbo Regional rates (OLG 2024-25 + IPART 2026-27 peg). Water: Regional NSW estimate. Commute: ATO cents per kilometre rate 2026–27 (91c/km). Insurance: AI-estimated, disclosed as estimate. Schools: ACARA ICSEA 2025. Risk: Fire: NSW RFS Bush Fire Prone Land. Flood: modelled from 30m elevation (topographic). Data updated 2026-07. Cost estimates are for comparison purposes only and do not constitute financial, insurance, or credit advice.