Average rent in Dubbo - East, NSW2026

Dubbo - East is part of the Dubbo Regional council area and sits 296km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 10,633 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $295/week, which is below the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 36% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$295/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
10,633

ABS 2021

Median age
35
Distance to Sydney
296 km
Households renting
36%
Separate houses
83%
Flats / apartments
3%
Born overseas
9%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Dubbo Regional

Renting in Dubbo - East

Dubbo - East sits below the New South Wales median, with the typical renter paying $295/week — 30% less than the state-wide $424/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb skews owner-occupied: 61% own outright or with a mortgage, and only 36% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (83%), with limited high-density development. Population sits at 10,633, the median age is 35, and the most common occupation is Professionals. 9% of residents were born overseas. Dubbo - East is 296km from Sydney, often putting it outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — though state-level rent indices show the 2021 baseline is now meaningfully out of date. Your reported figure above gives the live read; the Census number anchors the historical baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Dubbo - East?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Dubbo - East, NSW was $295. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Dubbo - East rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Dubbo - East came in at $295 — 30% below. Dubbo - East sits 296km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 83% separate houses and 3% flats).
Which suburbs near Dubbo - East have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Dubbo - East's $295/week (ABS 2021): Narooma - Bermagui, Armidale, Taree. On the higher end, you've got Grafton, Tamworth - East, Lismore. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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