# Housing & Dwellings — Dubbo Regional

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Area: Dubbo Regional (Council (LGA))

Much lower housing costs distinguish Dubbo Regional from the rest of the state. While typical rents and mortgage payments are higher than in many similar areas, they remain well below the New South Wales and national figures.

Typical weekly rent is $300, which is well below the national figure of $375. Monthly mortgage payments are also lower than the state average, with the typical payment being $1,517.

Separate houses are very common here at 85.3%, far above the national figure of 72.3%. This is consistent with a high number of larger homes, as 79.5% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms.

Renters make up 31.5% of households, a figure that is higher than in most similar areas. About 30.3% of homes are owned outright, which is a little below the state average.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $300 | — |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,517 | — |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | — |
| Households renting | 31.5% | — |
| Homes owned outright | 30.3% | — |
| Separate (detached) houses | 85.3% | — |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 79.5% | — |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 33.9%, Rented 31.5%, Owned outright 30.3%, Other tenure 2.3%, Not stated 1.9%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 85.3%, Townhouse / semi-detached 7.8%, Flat or apartment 6.0%, Other dwelling 0.5%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 37.2%, 4 bedrooms 35.1%, 2 bedrooms 15.1%, 5 or more 7.2%, 1 bedroom 3.2%, Studio / none 0.4%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 46.8%, $350–$549 31.1%, Under $200 16.4%, $550–$749 1.3%, $750 or more 0.5%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 42.1%, $1,800–$2,999 25.7%, Under $1,000 18.8%, $3,000 or more 7.0%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA12390/dubbo-regional/topic/housing-dwellings