Dubbo Regional · Council (LGA)
How well-off the area is, how fast its population is growing, and the businesses and new homes here.
A 3.3% population increase since 2021 shows steady growth for Dubbo Regional. The area maintains a balanced economic standing, with an overall advantage score of 958, which is slightly below the national average. It serves as a significant regional hub with a high volume of local businesses and new home approvals.
All council (lga) areas, 2021. The marker is Dubbo Regional — higher than 57% of areas.
SEIFA indexes ranking relative advantage and disadvantage.
Residents score a 6 out of 10 for overall advantage, placing the area ahead of about 60% of similar regions. This reflects a consistent level of access to money, resources, and job skills across the board.
6
Higher than 57% of council (lga) areas.
ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% most disadvantaged areas in Australia, 10 = among the 10% most advantaged. IRSAD summarises both advantage and disadvantage, so a high score reflects relatively many high-income, well-educated households and few low-income, low-skill ones.
6
Higher than 57% of council (lga) areas.
ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% most disadvantaged areas in Australia, 10 = among the least disadvantaged. IRSD focuses on disadvantage alone (low income, low education, unemployment, unskilled occupations), so a higher decile means relatively less disadvantage.
6
Higher than 57% of council (lga) areas.
ABS Index of Economic Resources, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% lowest areas for economic resources in Australia, 10 = among the highest. IER reflects the income, housing costs, dwelling size and assets of households, so a higher decile means relatively greater economic resources.
6
Higher than 57% of council (lga) areas.
ABS Index of Education and Occupation, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% lowest areas for education and occupation in Australia, 10 = among the highest. IEO reflects residents' qualifications and the skill level of their jobs, so a higher decile means a more highly educated and skilled workforce.
958
Higher than 54% of council (lga) areas.
ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, 2021, as a raw index score (standardised so the Australian average is about 1000). Higher scores indicate relatively greater advantage; lower scores greater disadvantage.
Annual population estimates and change since the census.
The population has grown by 3.3% since 2021, though this is a little below the New South Wales rate of 6.1%. With 57,384 people, the area is larger than about 77% of similar regions.
57,384
Higher than 74% of council (lga) areas.
Estimated resident population (ABS), 2025.
3.3%
Lower than 53% of council (lga) areas.
Population growth since the 2021 Census, from ABS annual estimates.
Operating businesses and dwellings approved.
Commercial activity is strong with 5,752 businesses, making it larger than about 78% of similar areas. This economic activity is matched by a push in housing, as the 480 approved dwellings are more than those in about 82% of similar places.
5,752
Higher than 75% of council (lga) areas.
Operating businesses (ABS Counts of Australian Businesses), June 2025.
480
Higher than 80% of council (lga) areas.
Dwelling units approved in 2024-25 (ABS Building Approvals).
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Economy & Advantage in Dubbo Regional [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA12390/dubbo-regional/topic/economy-advantage
