Dubbo vs Warren

Dubbo and Warren are two regional areas in New South Wales separated by about 113 km. Dubbo is a much larger hub with a significantly larger First Nations population, numbering 7,079 people. Life in Dubbo is more connected, with 82.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport compared to 37.9% in Warren. Dubbo also has better access to parks (85.2%) and schools (70.2%), while Warren has more homes within a 15-minute walk of health services at 51.8%.

Everyday life is similar in both places when it comes to basic needs, as around 51% of homes in both areas are within a 15-minute walk of groceries. They also share a similar number of amenity types within a short walk. While both are rated as somewhat walkable, the gap in accessibility has shifted over time, with Dubbo now seeing a higher share of homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed.