Dubbo - East vs Dubbo - West

Dubbo - East and Dubbo - West are neighbouring areas with distinct local layouts. Dubbo - West is more convenient for daily errands, with 61.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries compared to 31.9% in Dubbo - East. Dubbo - East has a far larger First Nations population, with 2,967 people compared to 1,842 in Dubbo - West. Within this group, Dubbo - East also has a well higher Year 12 completion rate of 35.1% against 30.5% in Dubbo - West.

Everyday life in both areas shares several similarities, as both have a similar mean terrain slope and nearly identical First Nations unemployment rates. While Dubbo - West is slightly more walkable overall, both areas have a high proportion of homes within a short walk of public transport, with 94.5% in Dubbo - East and 98.5% in Dubbo - West. The two areas also provide similar access to a range of amenities within a 15-minute walk.