Dubbo vs Mount Isa

Dubbo and Mount Isa are both large regional areas, but they offer very different levels of accessibility. Dubbo is more walkable, with 52.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a variety of services and a score of 4.3 (somewhat walkable). In contrast, Mount Isa is more car-dependent with a score of 3.0. Dubbo has far better transport links, as 61.5% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, while Mount Isa has 0.0%. Dubbo also has a larger First Nations population, with 14,624 people compared to 8,265 in Mount Isa.

Both areas share a similar landscape, as their average terrain slope is nearly the same. They also both see First Nations Year 12 completion rates that sit well below the national figure. However, outcomes for First Nations people differ; in Dubbo, the typical personal income for this group is $606, which is a little above the national figure, while in Mount Isa it is $435, which is a little below.