Average rent in Dubbo - West, NSW2026

Dubbo - West is part of the Dubbo Regional council area and sits 305km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 10,317 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $320/week, which is below the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 31% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
10,317

ABS 2021

Median age
34
Distance to Sydney
305 km
Households renting
31%
Separate houses
86%
Flats / apartments
5%
Born overseas
10%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Dubbo Regional

Renting in Dubbo - West

Dubbo - West comes in cheaper than most of New South Wales — the typical renter pays $320/week, around 25% below the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 63% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 31% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (86%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 10,317, median age 34, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. 10% of residents were born overseas. At 305km from Sydney, Dubbo - West typically sits outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — but state rent indices since 2021 have moved a lot, so the live figure above is a better current guide than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Dubbo - West?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Dubbo - West, NSW was $320. 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 - West rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Dubbo - West sat at $320 — 25% below the state average. The suburb is 305km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (86% separate houses, 5% flats here).
Which suburbs near Dubbo - West have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Dubbo - West's $320/week (ABS 2021) include Queanbeyan - East, Lord Howe Island, Tuncurry. Moama, Cabramatta - Lansvale, South West Rocks sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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