Dubbo vs Nhulunbuy

Dubbo and Nhulunbuy are regional hubs separated by nearly 2,500 kilometres. The two areas show starkly different outcomes for First Nations people. In Dubbo, the typical First Nations personal income is $606 and the unemployment rate is 10.4%. In contrast, Nhulunbuy has a much higher First Nations unemployment rate of 30.5% and a typical personal income of $274. While only 2.7% of people in Dubbo speak a First Nations language, this is far higher in Nhulunbuy at 93.6%.

Both areas have First Nations Year 12 completion rates that sit below the national figure. In terms of layout, Dubbo is somewhat walkable, while Nhulunbuy is mostly car-dependent. Dubbo has far more homes within a 15-minute walk of public transport (61.5% compared to 0.0% in Nhulunbuy). However, Nhulunbuy has more homes within a 15-minute walk of health services, schools, and parks.