Crime and safety analysis based on 652 blocks and 46,979 residents. SEIFA score 980 (average)
Total crime rate 8,289 per 100,000 residents. Violent crime: 1 in 75. Property crime: 1 in 32.
Dubbo is safe. Regional New South Wales crime rates are manageable across most streets, but the 19,338-times variation between hotspots and safest blocks demands careful selection.
Dubbo records 8,289 crimes per 100,000 residents, reasonable for a country town of 46,979 people. However, the variance is extreme. The highest-crime streets are Church Street, Holls Avenue, Darling Street, Bank Street, Wingewarra Street, and Bultje Street. Commercial blocks average 8,679 crimes per 100,000 versus just 2,184 in residential areas, a 4.0 times difference. Property crime dominates commercial strips at 3,708 per 100,000. Drugs offences are elevated in commercial zones at 1,373 per 100,000, reflecting retail and nightlife activity.
The safest residential streets include Fitzroy Street, St Andrews Drive, Englewood Avenue, and Dalton Street. Crime rates in these pockets fall dramatically lower. Residential property crime averages just 862 per 100,000, less than a quarter the commercial rate. Violent crime in safe residential areas runs 352 per 100,000, well below the commercial rate of 1,274 per 100,000. These streets offer genuine safety for families and older residents.
The 19,338-times variation is extraordinary and reflects the presence of statistical outliers or extremely low-crime micro-areas. In practical terms, the meaningful variation is roughly 4.0 times between commercial and residential zones. Buyers on Church Street face dramatically higher property crime exposure than those on Fitzroy Street. Violent crime in commercial zones hits 1,274 per 100,000 versus 352 residentially, a 3.6 times gap. Drugs offences show 1,373 per 100,000 commercially versus 431 residentially.
Dubbo has 46,979 residents with a SEIFA score of 980, indicating reasonable socioeconomic health. Average income sits at 1,690 per week, respectable for regional NSW. Public housing comprises 3.7 per cent of housing stock, with 14.4 per cent welfare dependent. Renters account for just 22 per cent, suggesting stable home ownership. Overseas-born parents comprise only 14 per cent. These demographics point to a stable, established community.
For buyers, Dubbo is suitable for most risk profiles. Avoid Church Street, Holls Avenue, and other commercial precincts. Target Fitzroy Street, St Andrews Drive, and quiet residential pockets instead. Crime here remains manageable by national standards. The regional population stability and low rental turnover suggest crime will remain predictable. Dubbo offers genuine country living without the elevated crime pressures of major capitals or struggling regional centres.
604 blocks in Dubbo. Northern 20% shown with crime data. Grey blocks require the full report.
| Category | Dubbo | NSW Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 1,325 | 800 |
| Property crime | 3,086 | 3,500 |
| Drug offences | 625 | 600 |
| Public order | 374 | 800 |
Rates per 100,000 residents. Source: BOCSAR, Victoria Police, QPS.
| Metric | Dubbo |
|---|---|
| Public housing | 3.7% |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| Welfare dependent | 14.4% |
| SEIFA disadvantage | 980 |
| Median household income | $1,690/wk |
Source: ABS Census 2021.
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The full Dubbo report includes block-level growth forecasts, the streets where crime is costing owners money, and the streets where it is not.
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